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Moody Portrait



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upload_dateNov, 2018

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vsidles Platinum
 
vsidles January 20, 2019
I love Love LOVE this portrait! Congratulations on being runner up!

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Behind The Lens

Location

We took a series of pictures at Burr Oaks, a park southeast of Kansas City.

Time

This was the middle of the day. While we were in a forested are, I fought harsh lighting all day. At points in the shoot, I just let it work for us.

Lighting

This image was entirely lit by sun and reflected light to fill the harshest shadows.

Equipment

This was early in my career, when I was using an Olympus e420 and an Olympus 50mm macro lens for portraits. The only modifier I used was a reflector for this image.

Inspiration

The entire shoot was inspired around the idea that a woman entered the woods, which poisoned her. After every couple wardrobe changes we added more black body paint to show the profession of the poison.

Editing

Basic adjustments: shadows, highlights, contrast, white balance, saturation.

In my camera bag

I now use a Canon, so I always carry multiple lenses with me. And sunscreen for outdoor shoots. Always.

Feedback

Make harsh light work for you!

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