Don't let go
Oct, 2017Views
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Location
The photo was taken at my home studio. Playing around with a wooden screen that I usually use for clients to have privacy whilst changing.Time
It was during the day in Winter.Lighting
Just basic lighting off to one side to create light and shade. I love the drama that shadow brings to a portrait it adds another dimension and more mystery.Equipment
Camera body was Canon 5DMarkII with Canon 24-105 L Series lens. I rarely shoot with a tripod unless absolutely necessary as I love the freedom of moving around my subjects to make the most of lighting and their profile. I had a fan working beside me just to give some life to her hair.Inspiration
It was one of those days where the studio just couldn't get warm enough. It was kind of in between clothing changes and she looked cold so I threw her one of my cardigans and she wrapped it around herself while I was visualising next set. I looked over and I saw the vulnerability of her sitting there cold and just waiting with the movement of her hair around her and It just worked. So I just fired off a few shots to capture the image that was right in front of me.Editing
I had been playing with HDR a little around this time, especially for my band photos so thought I would attempt using it on a few portraits to see whether it worked. On this one I liked the outcome so stayed with it.In my camera bag
I always carry Canon 5dMarkII, Canon 24-105 L series, Canon 70-200 L series, Canon 100mm Macro, Canon 50Ml.Feedback
Always be ready for the unexpected shot that you didn't set out to take. The minute your model or subject lets their guard down is when you capture who they really are. Much of the time portraits capture the person your subject wants everyone else to see, but look out for that split second when that wall comes down. It really helps to spend time chatting to the subject before the shoot and making them comfortable. I find putting them on a chair or a stool first while you see them through the lease and work out your own comfortable place through the lens with them gives them time to breath and not feel awkward.
