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Homeless

Part of my graded unit college project. You can see the idea and other images like this one here - http:--www.matthewmcgoldrickphotography.com-peopleofglasgow...
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Part of my graded unit college project. You can see the idea and other images like this one here - http:--www.matthewmcgoldrickphotography.com-peopleofglasgow
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Canon EOS 600D

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Aperture f/1.8 ISO 100 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 50/1

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Mar, 2015

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Went out the garden to try out the zoom lens I'm allowed to borrow for a wee while. Thought this looked quite cool :) I kinda like the natural framing

Taken on Canon 600D with kit lens and edited on Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Photoshop elements 12
ISO - 400
Shutter Speed - 1-200
Aperture - f-8

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Behind The Lens

Location

I took it on Buchanan Street, Glasgow as part of my Graded Unit College Project.

Time

The photo was taken in the afternoon time.

Lighting

This image is all available light. I don't like using flashes as I don't want to make my subjects feel uncomfortable on the streets. This man was a complete stranger to me. I used a silver reflector to the left of his face which bounced off the bright sun light (which was diffused by the clouds)

Equipment

Silver reflector, Canon 600D, 50mm f/1.8 lens

Inspiration

It is part of my graded unit project where I photographed Buskers and Homeless people around Glasgow. I guess I was inspired to take on this project through the famous Facebook page called 'Humans of New York' as well as a famous photographer who is also from Glasgow, called David Eustace. His project 'The Buskers' really influenced me.

Editing

I used photoshop to convert the image to black and white. I also used a high pass filter in order to really make the eyes and lips pin sharp. I also used an Unsharp mask layer in order to bring some extra detail out in the skin.

In my camera bag

I usually have my camera, which was the 600D but now 7D mark ii. The extremely well priced 50mm f1.8 lens (its outstanding). An extra 28-75 mm lens so I can have a wider angle if i need one, and spare batteries :D

Feedback

I would say be very enthusiastic about what you are doing. It is important to have fun when taking photos. I remember sitting on the train home after taking this shot, feeling really good about it. It is because f this feeling that i love taking photographs. When taking portraits, talk to your subject. Crack a few jokes, try your best to make them feel as comfortable as possible. Take your time, and just think about the shot at hand :)

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