Kazzii
Apr, 2014Views
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People's Choice in Portraits outdoors Photo Challenge
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byrondylanhart
April 19, 2014
Great composition! the lighting and soft focus on the background are perfect. The model is also very stunning too
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Location
This photo was taken in a by a beautiful blossom tree and pond in one of the local parks in Torbay.Time
Taken around 3pm this shoot was a short notice shoot from what I remember and was and still is a favourtie photo of mine as it was published in CT Magazine.Lighting
There was no fancy lighting set up for this, sorry to disappoint some of you. I had the Kazzii face her back to the sun to create the hair / rim light and an assistant holding a gold reflector to bounce the warm summer glow back into the model to help bring the image alive.Equipment
Camera - Nikon D7000 5 in 1 reflector - Gold side Nikon 50mm f/1.8d No flash No tripodInspiration
This is short and sweet so for all of you hoping for a long answer. Sometimes the best shot have the fastest set up and what inspired me for this shot was the blossom tree glowing in the sun.Editing
Photo edited in Lightroom 4 but I only increased the blacks by 20 and contrast by 80 other than that it was left alone.In my camera bag
I normally carry my D7000 with the 18-105 lens, 3 external flash units, wireless triggers and colour gels.Feedback
The best advice I can give to anyone is to study the scene you are in and watch the light and where the shadows fall. Once you get the hang of that then just have fun and your best work will follow. Practice and Enjoy
