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Only with natural light.

Many thanks to my awesome model.
Only with natural light.

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NIKON D810

settings

Aperture f/4 ISO 110 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 500/10

upload_date

Oct, 2018

Views

358

Likes

+42

Awards

Contest Finalist in Fancy Accessories Photo Contest

Peer Award

Superb Composition

Outstanding Creativity

Top Choice

Emotions

Impressed

Top Ranks

Top 30 rank week 1

Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken during a sports style photoshoot in Basel, Switzerland.

Time

It was a warm summer morning at about ten.

Lighting

The only source of light for this picture was the natural light. We had to take photos in full sunlight, so I had to place the model carefully so to not have any uncontrolled shadows on her body or face.

Equipment

I stand on the top of a small retaining wall and shoot with my Nikon D810 in combination with my 50mm Lens. No other gear (such as reflectors, flashes etc.) were used.

Inspiration

The idea was to take some sports style portraits. During our walk through the industrial part of Basels harbour. I said her to bring some fancy accessories for this shooting. One of them where this sunglasses. The red of her top and the color of the sunglasses fit perfectly together :-)

Editing

After selecting the best photos I always try some different the color looks, then I corrected, if necessary, the light in the picture a little bit. Afterwards the pic has been cropped (if nesessary) and last but not least, I made a classic beauty retouching. Finished

In my camera bag

For my portrait shootings I usually use my full format DSLR with a set of (relatively) fast primes: A 50mm, a 85mm, the Sigma 150mm macro as well, the magnificent Sigma 24-35mm f2.0 Art Zoom for the slightly wider angles and sometimes a 70-200mm (if I need it for longer distances).

Feedback

Hopefully you have a relaxed model in a good mood. Then choose your shooting location and watch the light during the shoot. A camera with manual control (but don't forget: the best camera is the one you have with you) and then go for it. And yes, don't forget to do some the post-processing ;-)

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