Bird of Prey
Model: Ingrid Butron
Nov, 2020Views
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Location
This photo was taken in my home studio. Basically our garage that is easily converted into a studio whenever I set up a photoshoot with a model. Once I am done with the shoot, after a brief breakdown and cleanup of my work area, our garage can easily accommodate our car once again.Time
This image was shot in the evening, but because it was shot in my studio... It really doesn't matter what time of day it was shot because I had 100% control of the lighting setup I would use to accomplish this image.Lighting
This image was lit with Alien Bee Strobes. I used two for this particular setup. For the primary source (Cam-L), I used an AB800 with a 45" Octobox Diffuser. For the backdrop source, I used a AB400. The pattern in the background was created using a cardboard cutout to create shadows..Equipment
For this image, I used a Nikon D700 camera along with a Nikkor 85mm 1.8 lens. The image was shot handheld with active strobes at 200 ISO.Inspiration
This was a conceptual photoshoot for Snap Matter Magazine, and the theme was Sexy Super Heroines. So that is technically where the inspiration came from. We had a lot of fun coming up with different looks.Editing
Yes. I did some blemish removal, frequency separation, and some dodging and burning.In my camera bag
Right now I am playing with Panasonic gear. I have an old G7 I love, but I recently bought a Lumix S5 with a 20-70mm 2.8 Lumix lens. I really like what Panasonic has been doing lately. I still have a couple of Nikon bodies and glass, but that stuff is catching dust right now -- unfortunately.Feedback
If you have experience working in a studio, you know that playing with different lighting setups can be very fun, and sometimes frustrating. This particular image was shot using a very basic two light set up, so it was easy to get solid results. If you are new to studio shooting, don't be afraid to change things up for different looks. Use diffusers to soften light or bounce light off of reflective surfaces. Use direct hard light to create high contrast and/or high key images. Try using one light or try using multiple lights. The wonderful thing about shooting in the studio is that you have 100% control of what you are trying to create. Play with shadows. Whether they are on your subject or the backdrop itself. Get a few shots of everything to see what works best when you get to post production. Watch YouTube videos for tutorials on whatever you want to do. Keep trying to make your images better with practice, and you will soon find that the magic you crave improves and comes more frequently. Good luck!
