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Location
This photo was taken at a fitness studio where my friend and I worked. It was a great space with beautiful natural light.Time
I believe it was early afternoon.Lighting
This studio provided amazing natural light with white walls, french doors and windows along two sides of the room. I had the model standing a few feet away from the door with the light streaming in at a downward angle towards her.Equipment
This was shot with a Nikon D7200 and 35mm f/1.8Inspiration
I was a ballerina so I am drawn to the beauty and lines created by dancers. With this shoot, I wanted to primarily focus on lighting that would accentuate her muscles and legs. I love how the light drops in over her tutu and reaches down her legs to the floor. It draws a line from the top of the image all the way to the floor.Editing
The model was standing at a ballet barre so I cut her out in Photoshop and filled the background with black. I blended the black background and the floor using curves. I also did some highlighting on her legs and tutu to add some contrast.In my camera bag
In my bag I have a Nikon D7200, 35mm f/1.8, and 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6. For shoots I primarily use my 35mm or I rent a 24-70 f/2.8 or 70-200 f/2.8 depending on the location and what I'm shooting.Feedback
It's all about the light! If shooting with natural light, choosing the right time of day is key. Look at where the light shines on your model and never be afraid to change your position, your models position, or even the location if it's not working out. If you have access to lighting equipment, this image could be created using one or two lights on each side of the model. With dance photography, ask your model to do a couple different poses and see which one looks best to your eye. Don't be afraid to make little changes to the position of the dancer to create the look you want. Just by changing the angle, moving an arm, or turning a head can make all the difference in taking your image from good to amazing.
