A salute to Freedom
Apr, 2016Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
In my bedroom, where I keep all my Legos. I got a small American flag from my basement and tacked it to the wall for the perfect background.Time
In the evening, on Memorial Day 2016.Lighting
My bedroom gets pretty good natural light throughout the day, however it usually isn't enough. I had 2 reading lamps I have used before for photos like this, so I collected them and placed one on either side. I worked quite well, and also cast some pretty cool shadows on the base plate I set the figures up on.Equipment
I used my Nikon D3200, 18-55mm kit lens.Inspiration
Two things: One, I love building and photographing Lego. If you can capture it right, it gives you a perspective of the figures' world. Getting down on their level is a fun experience. Two, it was Veteran's day 2016 and I wanted to make an appreciation post for all the veterans out there. I know a few and am very grateful for their services.Editing
I try not to do much post-processing. If you over-edit a photograph, eventually it is no longer itself. It becomes a digitally created image instead of a raw picture of the world. The only post-processing I do is adjust the exposure, brightness, and contrast.In my camera bag
The only equipment I have: Nikon D3200, 18-55mm lens, and 50-200mm lens.Feedback
Make sure you get low. Low enough to be a Lego figure yourself. Try to shoot from angles little Lego photographers might shoot from. Try to use expressive faces for the figures, or just ones that fit the situation. Most importantly, don't get frustrated, keep trying, and have fun!
