Classic beauty
Andie Lavictoire and Starla Lost form a classic work of art.
Andie Lavictoire and Starla Lost form a classic work of art.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Aperture f/8 ISO 400 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 43/1 
Hamilton, Ontario, CA
Sep, 2020Views
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Location
I took this photograph at a rented studio in Hamilton, Ontario. It had hardwood floors and high ceilings, and the optional use of lighting equipment, paper backdrops, props, wardrobe and furniture. I loved it. It was my principal studio to rent for four years but it did not survive the pandemic.Time
This was taken in the afternoon but sunlight was not a factor here because I was using studio lighting.Lighting
The key light was coming in at about 45 degrees on the left of the picture; the much less intense hair light was coming in at about 180 degrees on the right of the picture. The lights were Elinchrome.Equipment
I shot this with my Canon 5D Mark IV with Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM lens, handheld, with two strobes. I took the picture through a sheet of sheer black chiffon that assistants were holding at the sides.Inspiration
I am first and foremost a lover of art. I'm a volunteer docent at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. My mother inculcated a love of beauty in me, including as found in sculpture and painting. Among other artistic influences, I'm often inspired by classical and neo-classical sculpture, which was the dominant visual muse for me in this set.Editing
I softened the highlights, reduced the shadows, removed some extraneous distractions from the sides of the image, reduced saturation to zero to make the picture black and white.In my camera bag
Most of the time here's what I have in my bag: my Canon 5D Mark IV camera, three lenses--50mm prime lens, 24-70mm and 70-200mm--remote trigger, and extra camera batteries (3). If I'm going to a studio without artificial lighting or I'm shooting outdoors where I think I might need artificial light, I take my tripod and anywhere from one to five light stands with modifiers. I nearly always bring wardrobe that the model and I have discussed in advance, food and drink, sometimes props and in this case, fabrics.Feedback
Some of the softness of this image comes from having the sheer black chiffon between the camera and the models. The lighting was reduced from full power. The models are thoroughly professional, quite comfortable with art nude photography and they happen to be friends in real life. I think that these factors combined to allow them to be relaxed and to easily get the neo-classical vibe I was wanting.
