Princess
Taken in heavy shade on a bright sunny beach. Lit with a remote flash covered with yellow cellophane.. Not ideal but this was the only chance I had to take this...
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Taken in heavy shade on a bright sunny beach. Lit with a remote flash covered with yellow cellophane.. Not ideal but this was the only chance I had to take this lady. She is a genuine West African princess. Camera was a Mamiya 645 with 80mm lens..Part of a series.
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Nov, 2015Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
Lagos Nigeria. On the beach in bright sunlight but under a tree in deep shade.Time
About 2.00p[mLighting
I used the sun coming through the leaves, nothing else.Equipment
Mamiya 645 film cameraInspiration
I just wanted a series of photographs of someone who was a close friend. I took over 100 photos that day.Editing
No I try to avoid post processing. I would rather take more shots.In my camera bag
That photo was taken a few years ago. Now I have a Nikon D5300, two lenses:-Nikon DX VR 18-55mm and a Nikon 55-200mm. .I also carry a Neewer speedlite 750. I also carry spare batteries and a charger Finally I carry a polarising filter and a cofiltersllection of colour filters.Feedback
Always prepare the scene first without the model. Get to know your surroundings and lighting well. When your model is on scene do not allow them to pose, Keep them moving and talking all the time. Take frequent rests as modelling is tiring. Keep praising the model to give confidence. Make them believe they are an important part of the project,
