Lingering Spirits
An old superstition that many Hmong parents tell their children is to not venture out late at night because lingering spirits may follow you home and spirit you...
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An old superstition that many Hmong parents tell their children is to not venture out late at night because lingering spirits may follow you home and spirit you away.
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Zenith Award
Contest Finalist in Fantasy In Color Photo Contest
Runner Up in A Fantasy World Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in A Fantasy World Photo Contest
Runner Up in Studio Extravaganza Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Studio Extravaganza Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in 1000 Horror Nights Photo Contest
Peer Award
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pennydykes
November 18, 2015
I was drawn in by the colors and brightness and starled by the dark spirit trying to claim her. I understood the story. Well done.
PRO
PRO+
elliottscottwhitley
December 19, 2015
i really love the whole theme of this shot. the story is great and it reads well. even before i read the story i got the message.
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paulosousa
January 08, 2016
Love the unique aproach to fashion photography, it tell a compelling story, while still selling the pieces, the only criticism for me is too much rim light, a little less and i would give a dark vibe wich is intended
PRO+
pierrehusson
October 09, 2016
really brilliant photography!!!
great composition for what you wanted to tell.
Good job!
great composition for what you wanted to tell.
Good job!
williammcevoy
October 09, 2016
I did not even see the black figure behind her until I viewed this 3 times.
Platinum
CHWagner
April 27, 2017
wow..that is great. i didn't even notice the shadow at first..totally love it
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Tkeser
August 16, 2018
The colors are captivating, and then as you explore the shadows it hits you. Awesome!
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo underneath my open garage on a rainy night.Time
This session was intended to be taken during sunset but it was raining all day so we waited to shoot at night around 8pm.Lighting
I took this using two yongnuo speedlites, one overhead and the other outside in the rain with a ziploc bag over it to protect it from the rain.Equipment
Canon 5d Mark III with a 70-200 f2.8 and two speedlites with triggers one with an umbrella softbox and the other with a ziploc bag on it to protect it from the rain.Inspiration
I was inspired by Hmong folklore and superstitions about going out late at night, parents would always tell their children this to keep them from coming home late otherwise they might attract other spirits.Editing
Yes I use lightroom to adjust colors and then brought it into photoshop to do additional touchups.In my camera bag
I usually carry three lenses my Sigma 85mm f1.4. 35mm f1/4 and Canon 70-200mm f2.8 and also my profoto B1 now.Feedback
You don't need crazy expensive lighting to create these images you can just use off-brand speedlites.
