Fairy Princess
Oct, 2014Views
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Location
This photo was taken at a local park in Verona, WI. There's a beautiful field right off the bike path, the small hike was worth it!Time
Right in the middle of golden hour - about 1.5 hours before sunset. That's my favorite time of day to shoot photos because of the warm, even lighting. It has a magical quality about it.Lighting
This photo was taken in 100% natural light, plus a reflector. Shooting with a reflector creates a subtle, yet stunning catch light in your subject's eyes.Equipment
This was shot with a Canon 5D Mark II and 85mm 1.8 lensInspiration
The model, Stacia has the most gorgeous red, curly hair! She also loves fantasy and stories, we wanted to create a fairy-inspired look for this photoshoot. I love how all the different elements, from the striking blue peacock feather to the soft position of her hands creates a story.Editing
This photo was imported into Adobe LR for basic adjustments such as exposure, contract, saturation. Minimal retouching was done in PS to smooth out her skin and enhance the background.In my camera bag
My Canon 5D Mark II is the base of my bag, paired with a few favorite lenses I'm ready to go! The 85mm 1.8 is my go to, it creates the most beautiful bokeh. The 70-200mm 2.8 is a close second, the depth of field and focus you can achieve on your subject is amazing.Feedback
Plan something special with a friend or model that will compliment their personality! We were inspired by Stacia's look and love for fantasy, transitioning that into a shoot was effortless. Be it a favorite location, a sport, or fashion element shooting something you're inspired by or particularly love makes the hardest part of the job choosing your favorite images :D
