Photo

Location
This shot was taken in my studio in Rijswijk, The Netherlands. It's basically an unused office floor with all the charm thereof.
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Location
This shot was taken in my studio in Rijswijk, The Netherlands. It's basically an unused office floor with all the charm thereof.
Time
As the studio cannot be darkened, I met with Leo after sunset.
Lighting
The model danced between two permanent lights (strong LEDs with a standard reflector plus honeycomb) during a long exposure. Two studio flashes (also with honeycomb) were fired on the second curtain. Make sure no light spills on your background.
Equipment
Two 150W permanent LEDs with standard reflector and honeycomb, two studio flashes with tele-reflector and honeycomb. The camera (Nikon D800) was on a low tripod, almost on the ground. The camera was in bulb-mode and triggered with a remote release. The flashes were fired on the second curtain by radiotrigger. I used 85mm and / or 70-200 lenses. The background was a combination of black paper and black cloth.
Inspiration
I love the visualisation of a movement, it's almost like a movie in a photo.
Editing
Some global and local adaptation of exposure, blacks, contrast. This studio has a low white ceiling, I had to darken that.
In my camera bag
For the studio I usually carry a Nikon D800 with a 85 mm lens. Further, radiotriggers, remote release, batteries, model releases.
Feedback
Make really sure no light spills on your background. Be patient, the timing and movement is more difficult for the model than it might seem. Leo did a great job! have fun!
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