Naomi May
Naomi May with the Leggy Look-away.
Naomi May with the Leggy Look-away.
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at Vernon Square in Roseville, California. I take models out here occasionally because there are so many cook urban aesthetics in the area. Wood bridges, graffiti walls, lamps, etc. It has a cool vibe to it. The bench you see Naomi sitting on here is a park light with a wood platform around the base.Time
I captured this photo as golden hour was approaching. Not quite the magical time as far as natural light goes, but getting warmed up with opportunity shots until the sun was just right.Lighting
This is about as basic as natural ambient light can get. Not too shady, but not getting hammered by the sun. Natural diffusion. =)Equipment
This frame was shot with a Panasonic Lumix S5 with a Lumix S 24-70mm 2.8 lens. I love that set up. So versatile and great for 'run-n-gun' shooting.Inspiration
Naomi, my subject, can be very inspiring, and we often just head out on a whim to shoot around. She has been a muse of mine for closed to 15 years now. She designed the dress she is wearing hear, so that inspired her to have me come out and take her photo on this particular occasion.Editing
I do use post processing when I feel it requires it. For this particular shot, I only removed a few skin blemishes on her legs to make them appear a little more beautiful than they were that day. Other than that, it is pretty much straight out of camera. Quick edit; the best kind of editing. =)In my camera bag
Right now I carry around Panasonic hardware. Usually my Lumix S5, Lumix G7 camera bodies. I have a 12-35mm 2.8 lens for my G7, and I have a myriad of lenses for my S5. Including a Pro S 85mm 1.8, Pro S 24-70mm 2.8 as well as a couple of Anamorphic lenses for my S5. Sirui 75mm and a Sirui 35mm 1.6x Full-Frame Anamorphic Lenses. I also carry around a few RGB LED Square lights. I still have my old Nikon D700 and a handful of lenses, but it is close to it's demise, so I rarely take it anywhere anymore.Feedback
My advice would be to just get out and shoot with someone who wants to work on his/her posing while you take their photo. Take 50 photos in one location or take 500. Whatever it takes to get a handful of frames that you love. Take your time, don't rush your model, and only stop long enough to chimp to make sure your exposure, aperture and ISO is where you want it. Don't make your model wait for five minutes while you scroll through 100 images looking for that magic. Let your model transition, without interruption, in and out of poses while directing and encouraging her... and keep clicking because the longer you let her pose and express her looks, the faster you will find the magic you're looking for. Good luck!
