Sometimes you just gotta DIY!

Here are some photos of the Ring Light/Beauty Dish I created in response to Larry Becker's (larryscheapshots.com) cheap shot idea.  I have also uploaded 2 videos explaining how this was done:

Part 1

Part 2

Finished mylar/emergency blanket version (best for ring light)

Mounted on SB800

Frontal view of mounting

Copy of Larry Becker's version ( best for beauty dish)

Painted version mounted to SB800

Frontal view of Larry Becker's version (painted)

 This first show was straight on with a Stofen diffuser. 

Manual mode, ISO 100, f8, 1/200 sec, 52mm

 Same Stofen diffuser but flash bounced off ceiling. 

Manual mode, ISO 100, f8, 1/200 sec, 44mm

 This one is with the ringflash I made with the highly reflective material.  Notice with highlights in the hair and on the cheek bones, down the neck and how the lips really stand out. 

Manual mode, ISO 100, f8, 1/200 sec, 46mm

 This final image is with the ringflash but with the satin paint on the inside.  The overall contrast is lower and the eye sockets have less definition.  Also, I increased the power output on the flash to full power. 

Manual mode, ISO 100, f8, 1/200 sec, 52mm