Hi everyone, this is my first post.
Tomorrow i have to shoot a hairdresser while he is cutting a models hair, i only have 1, 430EXII and a shoot through umbrella. will be in a relativity small space. any tips would be great!
Any way here are 3 portraits ive recently shot, 2 are self portraits, one is a lady who needed a portrait done for her website. I'm still trying to get my head around lighting. C&C is welcome as i need to learn.

Welcome to BP - maybe tell a little bit about yourself so the other members get to know you
but quickly IMHO # 1 you need some catch lights in his eyes and more light on his Rt
#2 is too soft and looking up nostrills not a good look plus put the head on some shoulders
#3 a little flat, some more contrast and sharper focus
Tm If there is light thru a window use that and shoot from a slightly higher above- use flash to fill

Thanks

I'm 19 and live on the gold coast, I'm actually a graphic designer but love photography and am just trying to get decent at it. Been reading posts on here for a month or so and just decided to join

For shooting the hair dresser and model in a small space you could perhaps try using your flash on camera and bouncing it off a wall to one side or even behind you. That will save you working around a light stand.
If there is a large wall mirror watch out for reflections!!!

Welcome to the forum.

No1 - Like the idea here and the mood is great but for me lacks some contrast and looks a bit soft. There are many different ways to do b&W conversions so maybe re-visit and try to make it look a bit 'punchier'. Disagree with Flame70 on the eye catch-lights though, imo the dark eyes add to mood here.

No2 - Agree with Flame70 on the nostrils here! Self portraits can be tricky so keep at it.

No3 - Again agree with Flame70 that this one looks flat. I actually like the pose and you've captured a great smile - just needs more contrast.

Look forward to seeing more from you in the future.

thanks for the tips!

will try and post some pics of the shoot this afternoon, depending on how they turn out lol.