Sometimes, the simplest set up produces the best images.. and this portrait is one really fine example. I have always used available light in my photos and it has been working out fine for me all these years. Only recently, I started implementing flash photography into my work and now I have 3 speedlights which I can trigger remotely.
This shot of Nicky was done in my house with my curtains as the background. I put her near my windows on the right and set up a SB-800 speedlight shooting into a white umbrella which diffuses the light source. That’s it. Simple and easy. But what a nice shot it creates. 
Nicky
Now thats a great shot of me….;) I love this photo
Feb 09, 2009 @ 10:31 pm
Dee
Good advice…Thanks
Feb 10, 2009 @ 12:19 am
kareem
nice portraiture!it’s always nice to include available light with flash..
I also love portraiture shot..come view my shot at my flickr site..hehe~
Feb 10, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
jassed
I like the way you used the window light as key instead of the usual way around. Truly your style.
Feb 14, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
shuttertalk
wow. Nice shot and Thanks for visiting my blog.
Mar 11, 2009 @ 11:45 pm