Magic Mama
pregnancy is such a magical time, this mama showed me just how amazing this time can be!
pregnancy is such a magical time, this mama showed me just how amazing this time can be!
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Jan, 2019Views
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Awards
Legendary Award
Judge Favorite
9Teen Award
Contest Finalist in My Best Shot Photo Contest Vol 7
Contest Finalist in Pregnancy Photo Contest
Top Shot Award
Peer Award
Top Choice
Absolute Masterpiece
Genius
Outstanding Creativity
Superb Composition
All Star
Magnificent Capture
Emotions
Impressed
Happy
Top Ranks
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in my studio, I am in Vienna, West Virginia. I am a self taught maternity photographer.Time
This was taking in the mid-afternoon in the studio.Lighting
I love the monochrome look of the charcoal on charcoal with only one light source. I wanted this look to be more editorial than your basic maternity photos and have a more high end vibe. The soft light just cascades down her face and showcases her beauty.Equipment
This was taken on a Canon 5d Mark IV, with a sigma 35mm art lens, with an Einstein light, 86 PLM and shot pretty wide open.Inspiration
I was looking for a a more editorial style maternity image. I wanted to show off connection but in a studio it can be more challenging. For me this tells the story of beauty in waiting.Editing
For this particular shot, I used some color balance, and level adjustments as well as cleaned up the background and added a touch of a texture overlay just on the background and finally ran portraiture over the image!In my camera bag
In my bag you will always find, my Sigma 35mm, my body is a Canon 5d Mark IV, I also use an A1 flash,135mm, tons and tons of memory cards. Also I have an "emergency" kit with things like Motrin, bobby pins, double sided tape, batteries, chapstick, and pretty much anything you may need during a photoshoot. as well as a drawing my little girls made me!Feedback
Keep practicing with studio light until you find what you like! It doesn't have to be what everyone else is doing. Embrace the shadows and get it perfect in camera!
