Tess Grotto
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Location
Monterey, CaliforniaTime
Morning shoot timed when tide was low. There was a one hour window after the fog cleared before the tide started coming in.Lighting
Cloud cover provided ideal diffused light.Equipment
Canon 5D Mark IV, 70-200mm f/2.8L at 1/320 sec. One strobe in collapsible softbox.Inspiration
Found this location a year before. Knew the tide would have to be timed with sunrise and weather.Editing
Evaluated and curated in Lightroom for general exposure and overall color. Retouched in Photoshop. Slight vignette added in NIK Collection.In my camera bag
I currently carry a Canon R5, but at the time used a 5D IV for travel. My lenses change frequently, but I plan ahead to minimize the load. Better and fewer glass for the road is ideal for me. I rarely take more than two lenses even when on assignment. Lighting and modifiers are a whole different matter requiring their own cases.Feedback
Study the environment. Study the subject. Create a plan and then act spontaneously. Where weather is concerned, be safe and do your research in advance.
