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Location
This photo was taken in an alley in downtown Little Rock and is some of my earliest work.Time
This photo was taken around 10am.Lighting
This shoot had a rudimentary light set up; nothing spectacular or extraordinary. It’s a simple speed light off camera over to the left of the model’s shoulder on a light stand, and a soft boxed speed light behind my right shoulder.Equipment
At the time, 2012, I was still using the “prosumer” T2i with a borrowed Canon 24-105 L lens.Inspiration
This was shot for a potential energy drink client to use an Independence Day promotional ad that they pulled the plug on. We decided to shoot it anyway, and it’s been a hit ever since.Editing
It’s been 8 years since I took this shot, so remembering all the details is impossible, but I do remember using quite a bit of processing in Lightroom and then Photoshop. I created a few custom actions to give it the look seen.In my camera bag
These days, I normally shoot with a Canon 6D or their new mirrorless body. I use an array of Canon and Yongnuo speedlights, a pair of Alien Bee 400’s, a ring light, and various soft boxes and attachments for filtering.Feedback
Ditch the light meter. It’s unnecessary in the digital age. Grab your lighting gear, and power it on. Don’t be afraid of off-camera light and think you can only shoot natural light. Meter your shot for the background first. Don’t worry about how the model is lit yet. Once the background looks like what you want for the end result, turn your lights on, and adjust their power up or down, or move the lighting forward or backward as needed. Just remember the inverse square law.
