Laughing Out Loud
I told her not to smile but she couldn't help herself
I told her not to smile but she couldn't help herself
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LosiggioImaging
September 11, 2020
I love the expression and lighting of this photo. However, IMHO the models skin looks wayyy too plastic like. I can't really see much texture. Not sure if that is just because of the way it uploaded to the platform or not. Otherwise it would be one of my all-time favourites here on Viewbug.
OrvilleSpence
September 12, 2020
Thanks.. However, nothing much was done to her skin so it depends on either the platform or the device you're using. I use my computer whenever I am browsing VB for mobile can't do true justice to the awesome work photographers have uploaded here.
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AshleighCPhoto
March 19, 2021
She's a stunner and that smile is contagious! Glad she let it out, it is infectious and spread to my face
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Location
This shoot took place at my home studio in Kingston, Jamaica after some discussion and planning with my collaborators. It is at my small studio portraits with models, makeup artists and maybe a stylist come together.Time
This shoot was done about 2 pm Saturday 8 of September 2018, exactly 8 days before my birthday.. Which I probably spent editing images from this shoot..lol.Lighting
I wanted to emphasis both the model and the flowers without either being too dominate in the frame, however, my original plan was to turn everything into monochrome images. I use only one large gridded octagon light modifier above and slightly to the right of the camera and a reflector below to bounce some light under her neck. I made sure to put the octagon high so light would spill unto the background behind the model for some separation.Equipment
This image was shot with a Canon 5D Mark ii with the Canon 70-200 mm f/2.8L IS II UM mounted on a Zomei tripod.Inspiration
This particular shot was achieved through mischievousness actually..LOL. I was taking some shots and she started putting on a little smirk so I asked her to be more serious but she broke out in to a laugh instead. I still don't know when I pushed that shutter button cause we all (makeup artist included) broke into a very light hearted laugh, however I am happy I did capture the shot. For this shoot, after seeing some crown made of plastic flowers, I wondered if I could use real flowers but instead of a crown, turn a model into a flowerpot.Editing
As a portrait photographer, post processing is a vital part of who a image comes to life after the shoot is over. A lot of imperfections (not the unique ones) like some cracks in the makeup, pimples, discolorations and such, can take away from making a good image great. For this shot, I lower the the highlights on the flowers, removed spots and pimples using frequency separation then dodge and burn where it was needed.In my camera bag
My nifty Canon 50mm f/1.4 is always in my bag. It's a lens which I don't talk about much but it is really quick and I don't mean just to let in light but also with focusing. I had a special love for my Canon 5D Mark ii but have since replaced it with Mark iv. My 70-200mm is another must have in the bag and when I am on wedding assignments, the compression you get from that lens is unbelievable. For everything else it just depends on the assignment/task at hand. As for my lighting, I use the Flashpoint/Godox light and trigger system for off camera lighting.Feedback
In the case of a portrait photographer, it's easy to get lost in the mundane if you're unwilling to try something new (to you). There are many inspiring images and great photographers out there but you don't have to copy, you can twist, tweak, reimagine and recreate a project into something that reflects your style. It was my intention to do something completely new to me and at that time, I wasn't thinking of anything else, I just wanted to create what was in my mind. So think or do some research of things you want to try but have not, plan how you want to achieve it and then do everything (within reason) to bring your idea to life.
