Single-Source Light for Mood

I like big-deal 5 and 6 light setups just as much as the next guy, but sometimes I like to use fewer sources to invoke a certain mood. I was recently asked to photograph Logan Lavoratto, a University of Lethbridge Pronghorns hockey player.  I wanted a moody in-the-moment kind of portrait. As much as hockey is a team sport, there is a lot of personal work and time put in to get to a competitive level. I set up a single Gridded Large Octa near the far wall, and angled it out a bit. Went wide, and had him lace his skates. Couple pops and I had the photo I wanted.  This photo won’t stand alone well, but as part of a story or as secondary art, I think it works well.