BillYoungImage

Devon Senior

Devon shoot in California

Devon shoot in California
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II

settings

Aperture f/1.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 85/1

upload_date

Dec, 2020

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138

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Awards

Action Award

Zenith Award

Curator's Selection

Top Shot Award 21

Spring 21 Award

Staff Favorite

Superb Composition

+10

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Top Choice

Peer Award

Virtuoso

Superior Skill

Magnificent Capture

Emotions

Impressed

Top Ranks

Top 20 rank

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took this photo in a rural part of Santa Clarita, CA. The senior, Devon, wanted to take some images with her horse. I took this outside near where her horse was boarded.

Time

I don’t remember the exact time, but I do remember the shoot beginning about an hour before sunset.

Lighting

I had an flash (off camera) fitted with a shoot-through umbrella and a wireless remote on a stand left of camera. I loved her hat, and worked to light her face below the hat.

Equipment

This was shot with a Canon 5D MK II and an 85mm F 1.8 lens. The flash was Canon too.

Inspiration

I set up a Pinterest mood board with the senior and her mother. They picked out several images they liked and we worked together to meet their wishes.

Editing

I made some minor tweaks in Lightroom and a little touch up in Photoshop. Nothing major.

In my camera bag

I now shoot with the Canon 5D Mk IV. My favorite portrait lens is the 85mm F1.4L - love that focal length. I usually bring a 24-105 F4.0L for wider shots and probably a 50mm 1.4. If I’m shooting 1 person the 85mm probably will stay on the camera. I usually bring a large reflector (and an assistant - usually my lovely wife ????) I’ll also bring a flash that I may use off camera. Oh yeah, EXTRA BATTERIES TOO!

Feedback

Work closely with your client to see what they like. Pay attention to your settings and take lots of images. I don’t “spray and pray” but I do take many images. Good luck and keep shooting!

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BillYoungImage

Devon Senior

Devon shoot in California

Behind The Lens

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