A Rose Without a Thorn
Client wanted to do the typical bathtub, bubble bath image. I built a set and did it with a twist.
Client wanted to do the typical bathtub, bubble bath image. I built a set and did it with a twist.
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jeanniecarl
January 20, 2019
This is incredibly beautiful.... jealous I didn't come up with this idea first!
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Location
I made this image in my studio.Time
I don't remember the time of day, but it was made under studio lighting - so it really could have been any time of day.Lighting
I used a large softbox with grid removed. I wanted to have the glistening effect on the water that such a large light source provides. In that sense it would be a lot like a food photo - like say of a cup of coffee.Equipment
The camera is a Canon 5D Mk II with the 24/70 lens. Lighting gear is a 6 foot octobox with a White Lightning (Buff) flash. All hung from a boom overhead the model and water. I'm standing on a ladder over the top of the set up. The water bath is a homemade contraption: A wooden box with a black rubber goldfish pond liner and I have arranged pumps to get the water to and from the kitchen area of the studio. The white is not milk - but rather powdered non-dairy creamer that's dissolved a bucket and poured in.Inspiration
The client asked for a bathtub type shot - and lacking a real tub in the studio, I wanted to create something that I can put up and take down, and also has the ability to work with the dramatic lighting that is my style. There's about 3 inches of water in the bath - enough to generate the water effect and shallow enough for the model to not get 'swallowed' up in it.Editing
Shot in RAW and converted in photoshop. Very little post-processing here for this shot.In my camera bag
I'm a Canon user since film days. I have the 5D and a few other consumer grade bodies, but the lenses are all L-Series. The glass seems to be more important. As far as lighting - Buff is where I started and where I have stayed. 3 strobes and I use them on location with battery pack and in-studio exclusively.Feedback
Don't be afraid to experiment, but shortcuts can make your life more difficult - if you're looking to cut costs. I went through two different pump setups before I invested in a submersible sump-pump that was considerably more expensive. I have had similar experiences with lighting - just spend the money because it'll make your life easier. And for softboxes - bigger is better.
