No Puppy....but I got lights!

Searching for a new puppy is harder than it looks.....finding lights for my photography no easier. After searching for a week, eventually I found the lights that fit my budget and that would work for me.

With no puppy and no inspiration, I tried valiantly to apply the lighting techniques that I have learned so far and dispite the subject matter being ordinary, I was happy to see that my skills were improving with regard to lighting.

Here is what worked:

To get the black background:
The distance between the camera and the subject needs to be at least 3 times the distance between the subject and the lighting. The Lighting needs to be directed at the subject without illuminating the background.
If the background still seems a bit grey or not quite black, just enhance the background with image editing software.

I never realised how much space between the camera and the subject and the lighting can impact your photography. It was great to accomplish an effect that I love, even though I did not have much to work with.

So....... Day 2 seemed to have worked out better than expected......inspiration can come from many places, and even without inspiration, the drive and goals you try to obtain will lead you to success.
After day 2 I feel drained and exhausted, but in a good way. Heartache and the sence of loss has dissipated somewhat, and as much as I would love my photography to have a positive impact on others, I am amazed once again at the positive impact it has on me.

Perhaps others might enjoy my photogrophy too, feel free to visit Erica Eaton Photography to see if it does.
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