Cultural Testament
This studio shoot was a depiction of Zane Saunders Artist-Performer ( model ) and his continuing struggle with his religious beliefs and his Aboriginal culture....
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This studio shoot was a depiction of Zane Saunders Artist-Performer ( model ) and his continuing struggle with his religious beliefs and his Aboriginal culture.
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Canon EOS 5DS R
Aperture f/11 ISO 200 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 105/1 
Kuranda, Queensland, AU
Feb, 2019Views
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Awards
Contest Finalist in The Neil Dankoff Photography Competition
Contest Finalist in Capturing Faith Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Fantasy And Illusion Photo Contest
Celebrity Award
Honorable Mention in Monthly Pro Photo Contest Vol 48
Contest Finalist in Monthly Pro Photo Contest Vol 48
Staff Favorite
Peer Award
Outstanding Creativity
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Superb Composition
Magnificent Capture
All Star
Virtuoso
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Behind The Lens
Location
Studio shoot where I teach....Kuranda PhotographyTime
MorningLighting
A fairly basic lighting set up using two Godox QT400 II strobes with soft boxes at 45 degree angles to subject.Equipment
Canon 5DSr, Canon EF 28-300mm lens, focal length 100mm, hand held.Inspiration
This was a collaboration between myself and the subject Zane Saunders who is a fabulous artist/performer, on the morning of the shoot Zane mentioned he was struggling between his Christian beliefs and his Aboriginal culture...BOOM...we went with that. In this image as well as others from the shoot Zane is holding the Book Of Scriptures but the dirt and flower represents his culture and connection to Country.Editing
In the post edit I added a blue filter which made the colours pop more, especially the hair and eyes, I also went in fairly strong on the clarity which gave strong contrasts, I used a sharpening brush a little on the eyes and more on the hands as I love the rugged strength they show.In my camera bag
As a rule as much as I can carry when I`m travelling ... you know you`ll end up needing it if its not there ! My backpack has weighed as much as 17 kg but I have never had it weighed at a check in, I usually only hang it on one shoulder to give the illusion its not heavy and so far its worked. So the contents are usually 2 bodies Canon 5D MIII, and 5DSr, the 5DSr is usually my choice for portraits and landscapes. Lenses all Canon EF range, 28-300 mm which I love besides the fact its not fast and is bloody heavy but soooo versatile, 50 mm f/1.2 prime, 8-15 mm fish eye, 16-35 mm and 100-400 mm. I also take a Canon 600 EX-RT Speedlite, 2 extra batteries for my cameras, ND filters and a small Manfrotto Carbon Fiber tripod which goes in my suitcase on flights, cleaning clothes and puffer.Feedback
I don't really rate myself as a studio photographer because I only started in that area in the past couple of years but with any portrait work I find my best results come from getting to know the subject before hand which can get the inspiration juices running and your model will be more relaxed after getting to know one another.
