Modeste (III.)
Model in an interesting light.
Model in an interesting light.
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Mar, 2017Views
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Winner in Woman's Love For Cars Photo Challenge
Peer Award
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Behind The Lens
Location
Photo was made along the mountain road over Sljeme, which is the top of Mt. Medvednica rising to the north of Zagreb (Croatia).Time
Date/Time Original: 16-Nov-08 14:03:44, so the Exif...Lighting
Shutter Speed: 1/125 s, F-Number: f/5.6, ISO 64, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00 eV, Metering Mode: Pattern, Flash: Off, Did not fire, Focal Length: 7.68 mm, in other words Daylight pure Daylight and nothing but Daylight so help me...Equipment
The camera of the day was an Olympus Superzoom, mod. SP570UZ, shot out of hand. No additional accessories of any kind.Inspiration
Modeste is one of those models that the camera loves, and her images appear beautiful in any lighting. This makes for very relaxed photo sessions, because a relatively high percentage of photos are keepers. Which is an inspiration in itself, of course. And I have always trusted my inspirations, instinct, and initiative.Editing
Nothing out of the routinely done stuff; meaning, some very slight color corrections (more like balance), cropping for a better final cadre, and then re-sizing the result for upload. Hardly worth mentioning.In my camera bag
This standard question here gets a standard answer! I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. So I load my photo vest with whatever I might need for my photo session, walk or trip, while my photo bags usually keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The vest's many pockets usually contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one photo clamp standing in for a tripod. Recently I include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest also has large-lens pockets that contain a small water bottle, sandwich, or a bar of chocolate if I plan on being out for the whole day. There is about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. My smartphone comes along too. It has yet another spare camera, but more importantly the Spirit Level App to make the phone a perfectly horizontal surface under the camera. This is essential for panoramic sweeps. The app is free, and requires no extra permissions whatsoever. The large back pocket of the vest is reserved for a lightweight rain poncho. If the weather suddenly plays up, the poncho neatly covers all. Using the tools mentioned above, much can be improvised along the way, so that's all I need to make photos.Feedback
It is pretty risky to give set-in-stone advices for photos like that, because working with models is different every time. Having said that, I'd suggest to first arrange a "test shoot" before engaging a model (and especially an amateur model) for some serious work. The test shoot establishes basic information and knowlege for both the model and also the photog. In this information exchange you both determine what will be done, how the shooting(s) wili be organized, the specific location-related readiness and preferences, Above all, it will build the confidence and trust on both sides. Also, the limits will be known: your model will know what you require, and you will know what your model is ready to do to create interesting images. Important: always co-laborate with your model. Listen to your model's ideas and suggestions, and be open to try various things, even when you know the results won't be exactly what you initially wanted. You should be able to explain later what you thought would have been better, and how your next shoot should work. Never forget that a photo session should be enjoyable for both, and take care to arrange for adequate circumstances. Make plenty of photos, experiment with lighting, background(s), angles and exposures... In short, have a nice time, learn as much as you can, and share the results with your model. Oh, and if you have not regulated that question beforehand, never forget to award / compensate your model for time and effort invested! Have fun!
