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Location
This photo was taken in the Arts de Metier Museum in Paris. We were very fortunate that I had befriended the curator and he agreed to allow us to shoot there, many thanks.Time
The only caveat we had for the shoot was it had to be at the end of the day, for fear of upsetting visitors. So 5.00pm was the allocated time. As it was the height of summer and the hall contains huge windows there was still plenty of natural light.Lighting
No flash was used, all was shot with natural light.Equipment
Canon 5D, two lenses EFS 18-55mm and a EFS 55-250mm, a tripod and a flask of coffee.Inspiration
The idea for this shot had transpired two weeks earlier, whilst visiting the museum with the model. We both loved the lighting, the sweep of the grand staircase, and the central door. The model, who is a bit of a fitness fanatic, brought in the idea of the medicine ball, and everything magically fell into place.Editing
The photo was converted to black and white and a little contrast added.In my camera bag
A Canon 550D is my everyday, carry everywhere, knockabout camera. Two lenses EFS 18-55mm and a EFS 55-250mm. This gear is just normally used when I discover potential new sites to shoot at. Then for the serious shot I use a Canon 5D Mk 2Feedback
My first advice is to be VERY friendly with the people that give the permissions, in my case the curator. I am fortunate that Parisienne's will go out of their way to help produce art, it is in their culture. My second piece of advice concerns working with models. Try as much as possible to collaborate with your model, make them part of decision making process then add some laughter and frequent coffees and you will both end up making art.