Rainy day
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JAZZMAN8
March 31, 2015
A 1000 word photo! Clarity, light, tone even the colour in his cheeks. Perfect and quite remarkable. Congrats on this work.
JAZZMAN8
March 31, 2015
Highly recommend you enter this in Wet Surfaces contest, amongst a few others. This is easily a contender.
donnacrebbin
April 16, 2015
Join theoh wow ..just love this conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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Location
This photo was taken in Jakkula, Finland, about a hour from Helsinki. Our summer place has a old dairy and because of the lovely natural light it provides, it's a great place to take pictures. I use it as a studio every summer.Time
I love to use window light because it sets a soft tone with a combination of shadows and natural lighting. This was taken during the summer of 2014 and I had set the photo session at noon to capture the perfect filtered light.Lighting
All I use is natural lighting. It takes time to learn how to work with it but it's worth it.Equipment
I used Canon EOS-1Ds Mark, with a 50mm lens.Inspiration
I specialize in children's vintage portraits and every summer I have clients come to my studio. This young sailor is Michael and he was a little camera shy. Sometimes the shyness works great to capture the innocence.Editing
I edited this picture in Adobe Light Room adding a little contrast and sharpening. Also, Is used Smart Photo editor to add on the texture to emphasize the rain effect.In my camera bag
I carry two Canon EOS-1Ds Mark cameras with a 70mm-200mm lens, one 100mm lens and a 50mm lens. I also carry a tripod.Feedback
Anyone working with children know, patience is a virtue. I use a lot of vintage clothing to give that extra timeless touch. Studio props are always helpful especially with kids. In this picture I dressed Michael in a old sailor's suit and gave him a teddy bear to hold. Take time adjusting your settings before you work with kids. If you are going to be shooting with window light be careful not to over expose.
