Dragging the Shutter

I remember this session well! Jane Wurwand, the Founder of Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institution, was getting an honor from NAWBO-LA. I wanted to create an image to show the power of women in business. A simple headshot would not do. I wanted to capture this great woman inside her workspace @ the headquarters in Carson.

Here's what I did to create the image.

-I scouted the location the day before to get an idea... see the possibilities.

-Brought a tripod to the shoot.

-Lit Jane by bouncing a dynalite off the ceiling above her head... Sekonic reading for that light was f/5.6, just a little under the ambient light reading.

-I used 2-SB 800 speedlights in the far background, triggered by Pocket Wizards to accent the area.

-Placed the camera on a sturdy tripod & clicked the slow shutter of 1/20 second.

A small reflector below the subject always helps.