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2014-05-DE-AS2_5376



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Behind The Lens

Location

Miami, Florida USA

Time

This photo was taken in one of the rooms of a dance studio. She is a dancer and I was taking portraits of her.

Lighting

See next question for a description of the studio lighting equipment used. Camera settings: f/18, 1/200 sec, 200mm, ISO-200

Equipment

Nikon D800, 80-200 f/2.8 Nikkor, hand-held Studio Lighting: 3 Elinchrom BRX 500 Monolights, Elinchrom Midi Octa Light Bank for Flash, Elinchrom Rotalux Softbox for Flash (14 x 35"), backdrop, etc.

Inspiration

Her beauty and deep look in her eyes.

Editing

Yes. The photo was edited for tonal contrast and the background was textured using Adobe CS6 and Topaz.

In my camera bag

Nikkon D4S, Nikkon D800, 80-200mm f/2.8 Nikkor, 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor, 50mm f/1.4 Nikkor, 135mm f/2 DC AF Nikkor, extra batteries, battery chargers, knee pads, lens cleaner and other misc

Feedback

Master your light and get inspired. Learn how to use available light or how to create beautiful lighting by taking on-line courses and reading from the masters. Practice and practice as much as you can. Use your instincts and experiment. Take photos of what inspires you. Follow your heart. Learn from others, specially the masters. I spend countless hours looking at the work of other photographers. Do not try to copy other photographers work but use what you see to create your own and unique style.

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