"The moment it clicks" mirror shot

[DesmondD]

When I saw the cover of "The moment it clicks" (http://www.amazon.com/Moment-Clicks-Photography-secrets-shooters/dp/0321544080) I decided I wanted to try something like that .
This is my first attempt so that I have something to work with when I find a more attractive model .

I ended up with the flash firing through an umbrella , the wide diffuser was out , and I had to stand and operate the shutter while trying to aim the mirror right down the centre of the lens .

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/me/zmirror026.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/me/zmirror024.jpg

I originally set the exposure manually to "-2" and the background looked right but the light was changing .
I did a test shot on my hand .

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/me/zmirror011.jpg


and adjusted the background back down to "-2" and did a 'safer' crop :smile:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/me/zmirror017.jpg

I think this setup will do the job when I get someone to pose for me .
With someone else being the subject I think I could get the umbrella closer for more light 'wrap around ' and better diffusion .


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[RLeadbetter]

thats pretty tricky.... I like this.
though like the cover, it might look more dramatic if the mirror didnt have a border or casing.

[gabby]

I love the last one-it's quite surreal.

[DesmondD]

thats pretty tricky.... I like this.
though like the cover, it might look more dramatic if the mirror didnt have a border or casing.

Yeah , it does look a little 'weak' . I wanted to perfect the technique first , now I will break a larger mirror and sand-blast the edges smooth ...... and find a prettier model !:D


I love the last one-it's quite surreal.

How's this then ?:cool:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/dvdowns/me/zzmirror017.jpg