close iframe icon
approved icon ADZyne avatar Platinum
ADZyne
Monet X Change
Banner

Monet X Change



behind the lens badge

Portrait of drag queen Monet X Change

Portrait of drag queen Monet X Change
Read less
cameraCanon EOS 6D

settings Aperture f/7.1 ISO 400 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 32/1 

locationGlasgow City, GB

upload_dateApr, 2019

Views

1594

Likes

Awards

Featured
Winner in LGBTQ+ Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Creative Fashion Photo Contest
Peer Award
PABLO72 Fame_Bright_Photography pfitz6354 jbaiza youseftobail kbsimages eriknel +371
Superb Composition
Cotysplace Eddie_Bulfin 831John dumbdrum JohnD4851
Top Choice
spookyxpickledxherring robertogallovich jonasweiss dadere70
All Star
TinaSuz stigfagerli juliewells_8964 EloIm
Absolute Masterpiece
silkeblommaers OBRonTyan matthew.eden
Outstanding Creativity
gabedubuc
Superior Skill
bogumalka
Magnificent Capture
DELETED_paulbloch

Emotions

Impressed
skippy jensen9cat KEDPHOTOGRAPHY stigfagerli mariadel rameswar1234 Ovettus +1

Top Ranks

The Visual Swag ProjectTop 20 rank
The Visual Swag ProjectTop 10 rank week 1
Funky Outfits Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Funky Outfits Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Flash Beauty Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
View more
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol13Top 30 rank
My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol13Top 20 rank week 1
Colorful Visions Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Colorful Visions Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol12Top 30 rank
Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol12Top 30 rank week 1
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 6
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 5
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank month 1
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 3
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 2
Chasing Colors Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol11Top 30 rank
Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol11Top 20 rank week 1
Flash Magic Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
Blue Is Beautiful Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Vintage Beauty Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Color Explorer Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Color Explorer Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
ViewBug Homepage Photo ContestTop 30 rank
ViewBug Homepage Photo ContestTop 30 rank week 1
My Amazing Portrait Photo ContestTop 10 rank
My Amazing Portrait Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Textiles Photo ContestTop 20 rank
Textiles Photo ContestTop 20 rank week 1
Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol7Top 20 rank
Rule of Thirds Photo Contest vol7Top 20 rank week 1
Interesting People Photo ContestTop 30 rank
Colors Of The Rainbow Photo ContestTop 10 rank
Colors Of The Rainbow Photo ContestTop 10 rank week 1
Covers Photo Contest Volume 3Top 30 rank
Covers Photo Contest Volume 3Top 20 rank week 2
Covers Photo Contest Volume 3Top 30 rank week 1

Categories

3 Comments |
matthew.eden Platinum
 
matthew.eden November 30, 2019
Congrats for winning my LGBTQ+ photo challenge! Superb lighting, focus and outfit :)
ADZyne Platinum
ADZyne January 28, 2020
Thank you very much for choosing my image :D
KEDPHOTOGRAPHY Platinum
 
KEDPHOTOGRAPHY January 27, 2020
Omg... Love her. She is one of my favorite. How did u find her? I haven't see one, but seen on TV
ADZyne Platinum
ADZyne January 28, 2020
I sometimes work with a company which brings Ru Paul Drag Race Queens to Scotland. I grabbed this very quick portrait before a show I was booked for
lynngrimes
 
lynngrimes March 19, 2023
This Photos got Swag!

Submitted to Photo Contests

Tags

#hair #person #human #drag queen #monet x change #wig #blue #big earrings
See all

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken just before a Monet X Change was about to start her show in Glasgow, Scotland.

Time

This was around 6:30pm. I only had a brief time period with Monet before the showtime so planning was very important.

Lighting

The lighting was pretty much a standard 3 point light setup. This photo was shot in a 30second window of opportunity between a meet and greet with fans and showtime. I set up the lighting in advance and tested it out a few times to make sure it was perfect as I had no time to change the setup. I had originally planned to have a plain wall behind but when I saw an area of the venue with the strong blue curtain, I decided to use that as my background. It was pure chance that it harmonised so perfectly with Monet X Change's outfit.

Equipment

This was shot on a Canon 6D with a 70-200mm lens and lit with a Bowens XMT500 and two Neewer F3-500s

Inspiration

Whenever I'm booked to shoot a drag show, I always aim to get a portrait of the performer to act as 'cover image' for the set. This was supposed to be a quick posed shot but with the blue curtain matching the blue dress, it came out far better than anticipated.

Editing

Apart from the usual curves adjustment and sharpening etc, very little post work was needed on this image compared to my usual shots.

In my camera bag

My usual portrait bag contains a Canon 6d, Canon 70-200mm 2.8 lens, Sigma 50mm 1.4 lens, 3 Bowens XMT500s and a small collection of modifiers.

Feedback

I use this particular image in my teaching sessions a lot, not due to any complexity of lighting, but how simple it was. The main thing is the benefit of planning ahead. I knew time would be an issue so I made sure to go with fool proof lighting and arrived early to make sure it was 100% set to go. Arriving early also allowed me time to check out a few locations in the area which enabled me to find the amazing blue curtain used as a backdrop.

See more amazing photos, follow ADZyne

User photo
It’s your time to shine! ☀️

Share photos. Enter contests to win great prizes.
Earn coins, get amazing rewards. Join for free.

Already a member? Log In

By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, and acknowledge you've read our Privacy Policy Notice.