Mermaid
These were test shots. An Irish girl in Hawaii. Freckles and red hair and waves crashing at the perfect time.
These were test shots. An Irish girl in Hawaii. Freckles and red hair and waves crashing at the perfect time.
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Location
This was taken at Halona Beach Cove on O'ahu, Hawaii.Time
Mid afternoon, right around 2pm.Lighting
I am a Colorado girl. I know the lighting and mood of the mountains. I usually avoid shooting mid-day and that harsh lighting. Shade is usually my friend. I was excited and nervous to shoot in direct sun at the beach. Getting this shot took a little trial and error to get my settings dialed in, but it was SO worth it.Equipment
Canon 5D iii with 24-104 f4Inspiration
I had a wedding I was photographing in Maui later in the year. I wanted to get as much practice as possible shooting in harsher light conditions with the ocean so I could prepare for the wedding. I was lucky enough to drag my friend out and get her to model for me so I could get some practice shots in. The Maui wedding ended up getting canceled because of Covid regulations, but this practice shoot has become one of my favorites! I can not wait to return to the ocean and play some more.Editing
I started out with photography years ago with black and white film and a dark room. There is something really beautiful about film that I miss in this digital age. So, I still try and edit as simply and true to photo as possible. I love when photographs speak for themselves without a lot of post-processing. This image was edited in Lightroom with simple corrections, brought some highlights into the clouds and lifted the shadows a bit. Also added a little warmth to it.In my camera bag
Canon 5Dii almost always has my 24-105 f4 lens on it. I LOVE my Spider hip holster and hand strap... serious game changers. I am a journalistic style photographer and always on the move. The holster and strap allow me to safely keep moving, climbing, ducking, and doing whatever it takes to get the shot.Feedback
First, learn how to step away from auto mode on your camera. You will never get the shots you want if you don't understand how use your camera settings. Put your camera in manual and go. I have learned the most from making mistakes. Make those mistakes. Play. Make more mistakes. Keep challenging yourself and stepping outside of your comfort zone. It's the only way to get better. I do have some apps on my phone to help get a baseline for camera settings and different lighting conditions. These can be great tools for learning, but don't get stuck in "playing by rules." The best photos come from pushing these rules and figuring out what works best for you.
