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Beautiful portrait!

Stunning portrait.

Beautiful!

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This shot can win just on class alone. Well done my friend.

Lovely portrait ~ congrats !

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Glasgow Hydro and Armadillo concert halls

Just before a storm arrived at Horseshoe Bend

Glasgow's Hydro lit up red for world aids day

Behind The Lens

Location

This was taken in a studio and was part of an advanced studio lighting workshop but ironically it was shot just using the modeling lights. The model was looking at the photographer who had the trigger.

Time

This was in the evening although the time is irrelevant as it can be any time of day when you are shooting in the studio.

Lighting

I guess this shows that sophisticated light set-ups are not always needed to get the shot although it does help when you have such a beautiful subject.

Equipment

This was taken with a Nikon D4 and Sigma 70-200mm handheld using the modeling light of the studio lights.

Inspiration

I was waiting to use the studio lights and decided to see what I could get without them.

Editing

I used Photoshop and the Camera Raw tool. I was not that good with Photoshop back when I took this so not too much was done, I lightened the exposure and increased the blacks to make her stand out more but not much else, a good example of less is more.

In my camera bag

These days my camera bag(s) have increased exponentially, I sold the D4 and now have two D810s with battery grips, Sigma 20mm Art f1.4, 35mm Art f1.4, 85mm f1.8, 105mm macro f2.8 primes and 12-24mm f4.5-5.6, 24-70mm f2.8 & 70-200mm f2.8 zooms, a Nikon 50mm f1.4 and a 2x teleconverter for the Sigmas. I have also invested recently in a Lensbaby Composer and just bought a Sweet 35 and 80 optic for it so looking forward to getting out and about with them. I have my own studio lights, backdrop and a couple of Gitzo tripods, three Yongnuo YN568EX flashes and their wireless triggers. I also have dabbled a bit in videography and have bought a couple of GoPro Hero 3+s and stabilisation gimbals, but have a lot to learn.

Feedback

The advice I would give anyone trying to get a strong image is don't be afraid to break the 'rules'. I wouldn't have got this shot if I'd waited to use the studio lights, the light levels would have been different, the POV would have been different and my interaction with the model would have been different. I would never suggest that candid shots in the studio is the way to go but never be afraid to try something even if you think it won't work. The other piece of advice I would give is to get to know your equipment well, be able to react to opportunities quickly before the moment has gone, this will help you get the shot. I am primarily a landscape photographer and have recently moved into wedding photography but this applies to both these genres as well, if you take too long the light changes or the people move on, being able to change your camera setting without looking will help you get that shot you might have missed otherwise.

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