mike_p

For several years I've been working with multiple flash for bonsai photography. Mostly I use the black photo background and 3 slave flashes triggered by the on camera flash. These consisted of 2 at bonsai level with diffusers, and one at center and above with a bounce attachment.

I added to this yesterday with 2 new ac powered slave units that are above and to each side. In addition to that, I've made a sort of 'lightbox" using white window shades on each side of the photo background. They are attached to the overhead, and are pulled down when needed. The first image will show the setup. I now have 5 flashes triggered by the on camera flash. The white sides reflect and diffuse the light.

The second image is a dwarf escallonia I picked off the bench for the first try with the new setup. The camera was tripod mounted and set to aperature priority. The camera is also set for no pre-flash, which would trigger the slaves prematurely. I shot 3 at f9, f11, and f13. The f13 worked pretty well.

I'm pretty happy with the result being as it's the first try.

Comments?

Mike

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