Out of the Wild
Aug, 2015Views
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Location
Thank you for asking, I took this photo along a nature trail in Charlotte, NC.Time
Awesome question! I took this photo around 6 pm on a summer day.Lighting
I wanted this image to have a slight contrast to highlight the beautiful structure of my model, but also keep it soft enough to express a sense of innocence. This was in a very shady area so I had to move around to get the best angle and work with the sun.Equipment
I used a Canon 5D Markii at the time with a 50mm lens. It was always my go-to lens with outdoor shots because I could bring the F-stop down as much as possible and it tends to maintain a natural look.Inspiration
I always loved seeing those images from Holi festivals with the different colored powders. I wanted to bring that sense of creativity to my shoot and it took on a softer energy, which I ended up falling in love with.Editing
I brought it into photoshop for some light brightening and dodging. The model already had perfect skin so there was nothing to touch up on her at all.In my camera bag
I keep my favorite lenses which are: Canon 85mm lens, Canon 50mm lens, and a Youngnuo 35mm lens. I also will keep a pop-up battery operated light just in case I need it for my shoot. I will also keep a flash handy along with my Canon 5D MarkiiFeedback
When making the colored powder, I used cornstarch and food coloring. It wasn't as vibrant as I wanted it to be, but at the same time, it kept a nice pastel color palette. Always make sure you know the time of sunset and look for the golden hour.
