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Location
This photo was taken at the The Lady of the Snow, in Belleville, IL. This was the first time shooting at this location, but it was PERFECT for the family session that I was photographing.Time
This photo was taken around 2pm. It was during the early spring, still very chilly out.Lighting
The lighting is all natural light, though I did have an external flash on the camera, it never popped off. I have to thank the lens (Sigma 56mm) for that, that and the time of day.Equipment
I shot this photo with a Sony a6400, and used a Sigma 56mm f/1.4 lens. I had the Godox TT685IIS external flash set on my camera and ready to go, but it never popped. I didn't use a tripod either.Inspiration
These hands are those of the "grandma and grandpa" of the shoot. The way that he was holding her hand... the moment she placed her hand on his, I went in for the shot as my heart melted.Editing
I use Photoshop and Luminar NEO on this photo. Many layers created this photo. I'm not the best schooled at both editing software (self-taught through YouTube tutorials) but I feel I was able to achieve what I set out for.In my camera bag
I usually carry one of my Sigma lenses on my Sony a6400. I have a 56mm f/1.4 and a 16mm f/1.4. I also have a Sony 18-135mm lens (though I rarely use it). I have a Godox TT685IIS external flash. I have a Gobe 55mm ND1000 (10 Stop) ND Lens Filter, which I use on occasion, but I'm still learning to use it.Feedback
Don't be afraid to get in and take photos of what catches your eye. I usually use the rule of thumb that if something pleasantly makes me "double take" or look twice, I usually hyper focus on that (example is this aforementioned photo) until I feel that I have aptly captured the FEEL of the photo, the emotions/vibrations that made you look twice in the first place. That is usually when I find the best shots. Be courageous and shoot outside your comfort zone.