First Kiss
Feb, 2015Views
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Location
This image was taken at my home studio in Malaysia.Time
The image was the first shot of the day, it was for a pre-wedding book cover, and helped relax the couple into the rest of the shoot.Lighting
The lighting was a very simple set-up. I used a Westcott 6' x 6' Scrim Jim with a single speedlight behind, I set my aperture to f11 to get the starburst from the flash, then positioned the camera to get the position correct.Equipment
This was shot with a Canon 5D MKIII, Canon 70-200mm 2.8L, focal length 115mm, Shutter Speed 1/200 s, f22, 1SO 100, Canon 580 EXII, Westcott Scrim Jim, Handheld.Inspiration
I was looking for a cover shot for a pre-wedding signing book. I wanted something that reflected the love between the couple but at the same time was as simple as possible, this shot worked out perfect for that job.Editing
Due to the simplicity of the shot, very little post was needed. The high key effect softened the image so all I needed was to tidy up the skin a little.In my camera bag
My trusty kit is usually the 5D MK III, the Canon 70-200L, the wonderful new Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art. I have a 7D for backup. My Color Passport Checker and Sekonic L-358 Flash Master. I have 3 Elinchrom 500 BRX's and a range of modifers. I shoot tethered to and MacBook Pro through Capture One.Feedback
This image is very simple to recreate, using a Westcott 6' x 6' Scrim Jim with a single speedlight behind, I set my aperture to f11 to get the starburst from the flash, then positioned the camera to get the position correct.
