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Imperfections #2

** Imperfections #2 **
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Canon EOS 6D

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 400 Shutter 1/50 Focal Length 35/1

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Jan, 2022

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken on my couch in my home, I put a black blanket on the couch and placed the model on it. I'm an amateur photographer and I don't have a professional studio so I have to use what I have.

Time

There's a big window to the left of the model and awesome diffused light was coming in in the middle of the day.

Lighting

Lighting is pretty simple, as this was shot with natural light, the window to the left of the model (out of frame) diffused the sunshine enough to give this silky look, which I was going for. I also used a silver reflector and placed it to the model's feet as this was in the shadow.

Equipment

It was shot on a Canon 6D with a Canon 24-70mm f/4 USM lens, the camera on a tripod, and a silver reflector to the right of the model.

Inspiration

I was having this idea in my head for quite some time, this photo is part of a series called "Imperfections" which illustrates mysterious, nude models and highlights some imperfections in the photo, trying to suggest that not all fine art photography has to be "perfect" or a model has to be perfect for that matter. No such thing as a perfect photo or a perfect model, and this is absolutely fine. In this case, the imperfection, to me, is on the model's behind, I can clearly see stretch marks and sunburn. Also, the model is posed in a way that her hands are deliberately not showing which is a big no-no in fashion photography.

Editing

I think every photo should be post-processed, an exception would be photojournalism. Post-processing is part or should be part of a photographer's toolbox. All the greats did it before, from Ansel Adams to Eugene Smith, they did it in a darkroom with chemical agents, now we do it in (a) Lightroom with a mouse. The photo is post-processed in Photoshop, converted to black & white, darkened the couch so it looks like the model is floating, retouched the skin a little bit, and removed unwanted objects from the wall.

In my camera bag

I used to carry my Canon 6D all the time with me, with a Canon 24-70mm and a Canon 70-200mm, but as I'm getting older I find that my back hurts all the time from carrying all that weight with me, so I switched it to a Ricoh GR II for street photography, a powerful little camera, and the colors are beautiful. With the advancements of technology I also use an iPhone 13 mini as my daily driver. The camera on that little phone is amazing. I still have the Canon 6D, but I use it only in a studio setting or if I specifically want to shoot something at a location.

Feedback

Don't replicate this photo. Get inspired by it and combine it with your own creativity. Have the concept for the photo in your head or in a journal. Place elements in the scene, draw them beforehand, try to get your creative juices going. The most important thing with every photo is the message. What message do you want to transmit to the viewers? Play with the viewers' eyes, guide the viewer through the photo, let them pick up on clues, and puzzle together the overall message but leave them asking questions too. If you have a strong photo, the viewer will always ask questions.

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