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Headshots are a bit boring to me but trying a different spin on a headshot is alluring. Throwing in mystery with some shadow captivates me even more. ...
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Headshots are a bit boring to me but trying a different spin on a headshot is alluring. Throwing in mystery with some shadow captivates me even more.
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Location
Oh boy haha well.... this photo was taken in my garage (#wish i had a studio)Time
If I was normal, I would have taken this at a "normal time." Fortunately, I am not normal and took this around 12:40ish AM. When inspiration speaks, you must listen ;)Lighting
No strobes or anything fancy; hints the photo was taken in a garage. I had a table lamp and home-made reflector.Equipment
I wish i had a full frame camera, strobes, studio, etc. (wishful thinking) but do not. I used my nikon d7000, tripod, and aluminum foil taped on cardboard for a reflector.Inspiration
Looking at conceptual studio portraits. Honestly, Inspiration can hit at any time and luckily my girlfriend has accepted that. I love trying new things and this was one of my first go's at "studio portraiture."Editing
I think my favorite aspect is post-processing because thats where your image comes to life. I use photoshop for all my post processing. I do camera raw adjustments in lightroom and then finish up in photoshop. For photoshop tutorials, I have learned everything I know about post-processing through Phlearn; check them out! they are a great resource and the majority of their tutorials are free.In my camera bag
There is a saying that "the best camera is the one you have with you." that literally applies to my life haha. I only have my nikon d7000 with an 18-105mm & 35mm f/1.8. I shot this image with the 35mm.Feedback
Use a tripod and don't be afraid to make mistakes. I have learned everything in photography by trial and error ( lots of errors.) You don't need any fancy equipment or studio. Like i said earlier, I used table lamps for lighting and I shot this in my garage. I truly believe this could be achieved with an iphone or any smartphone camera. If you know how to work your camera and understand the fundamentals of photography ( camera settings, rules, etc) the sky is the limit. I recommend watching some tutorials on post processing. Phlearn is a great resource for tutorials and awesome community. I have learned the majority of what I know on Phlearn.
