This shot was taken with a Canon 5D Mark II using a 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens in manual exposure (M) set to f/4.0, 1/125 sec, and ISO 800. I used a Canon 580 EX II Flash with a Ray Flash ring light with the flash set to an exposure compensation of +1. Thanks to the Ray Flash I was able to separate the model’s black hair and shirt from the black background as well as creating a the cool halo effect that ring flashes provide. The hair and skin look awesome to me.
I processed this photo using Nik Software’s Dfine, Color Efex and Sharpener Pro (click here for a great deal until 12/31/09).
While I’ve never been a big fan of the ring light or its effect, I must say that I love this shot and consider it one of my personal favorites for 2009! What a great way to end the year!
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