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Contest Finalist in Colorful And Bright Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Euphoria Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Long Hair Photo Contest
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Location
In the middle of the desert off I10 in Tucson, Arizona.Time
I took this photo around sunset which would’ve been around 6 PM. Perfect golden hour setting.Lighting
I love backlighting my images with the sun to give it that airy glow that only natural light can give.Equipment
I used my Canon 1 DX with my 50 mm 1.2 lens.Inspiration
I had always wanted to try a hair flip style image, and I thought adding a water element and gorgeous sunset just added to that.Editing
There was no water so I had to add my own and her dress was originally yellow which for me made the image to yellow so I thought it would be need to change it blue and to sort of melt into the water.In my camera bag
Since I am primarily a portrait photographer, my Canon 1 DX, my 600 X flash, 50mm, 16-35mm2.8, 70-200mm. My profoto b2 light kit, beauty dish and a light stand ;)Feedback
Get a model with beautiful long hair and lots of patience to flip her hair multiple times to get the shot perfect! Use a fast shutter speed to catch the movement of the hair. Backlighting was what made this look magical.