Natalie davis
This photo was accomplished using an eight second shutter, a speedlight, the led flash on my cell phone and of course my camera with a tripod.
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This photo was accomplished using an eight second shutter, a speedlight, the led flash on my cell phone and of course my camera with a tripod.
The speed light was diffused with a white plastic shopping bag and used hand held to light up Natalie’s face. Once the flash was set off, she used the l.e.d. of my cell phone to spell out “shh”.
In post the only editing done was an added channel mixer set to monochrome to achieve a black and white image.
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The speed light was diffused with a white plastic shopping bag and used hand held to light up Natalie’s face. Once the flash was set off, she used the l.e.d. of my cell phone to spell out “shh”.
In post the only editing done was an added channel mixer set to monochrome to achieve a black and white image.
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Location
In the kitchen of my first apartment in Columbus, Ohio.Time
It was just before dark but we used a sheet to completely darken the kitchen area of the apartment so time of day didn't play much of a role in this one.Lighting
This photo is all done in one exposure. First we used a hand held flash to light her face, then the subject used a cell phone led to spell "Shh" backwards.Equipment
Camera - Panasonic GH2 Lens - Panasonic 14-42mm Tripod - Benro S2 head / induro sticks Flash - Lumo Pro Android Cellphone LedInspiration
The idea of using a flash and light painting in one photo was extremely intriguing to me. I wanted to capture moving light over time, but also have a crisp clear subject; all in the same photo from a single exposure. We brainstormed and when this idea came to mind, I had to run with it.Editing
The only post processing of this image is the channel mixer in Photoshop to make the image monochrome and a bit of levels adjustment to bring out the subjects face.In my camera bag
I tend to carry almost all of my equipment at all times when shooting. From the camera to the flash and lenses, all the way to flash sync cables that have never been used. You never know what you might need to shoot and as the saying goes: I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.Feedback
Patience without compromise. From getting the portrait part of the photo just right, to the light painting being perfect; keep trying until you achieve the goal in mind or something better. For this photo a longer shutter speed gives plenty of time to set off the flash and let the subject paint light. We had many attempts at this because she had not written backwards cursive in the dark before. Who has though, right? The biggest piece of advice I could give would be to use what you have until what you have cannot achieve what you want. This photo to this day is one of my best, yet it is still the epitome of using what you have. It was shot in a kitchen with a black sheet taped to the open door way. Lit with a hand held flash because there was no room for anything to hold it. The flash was diffused by bubble wrap held on by a rubber band. It was shot with a camera excelling in video capability but lacking in photo capability, using a kit lens. Moral of the story, it's not always about the equipment. Get out there and make something great!
