New lighting assignment

The assignment for my lighting class this week was using "cutters".  Cutters allow the photographer to establish different lighting zones in the image so that you can light each one separately.  In this image I'm using one cutter to block the light from my background, and another one to cast a window shadow on the background.  I used my key light to highlight the still life.  Another light was used through the window cutter to light the background, and a third light was used to create the reflections on the necklace.

The idea for this photo is a late night after a dressy party out.  The moon is casting a shadow on the wall behind the clutter of cast off shoes, jewelry and a left over rose.  I'm not over the moon about the image, but I loved doing the assignment!

Key West sunset

Since Key West is known for it's beautiful sunsets (and crazy crowds cheering them on), I thought this would be a good post from our trip.  We bought a new camera and after taking it on this trip I'm impressed with the sharpness and good low light capabilities it has.