This was a fun shoot.
We did a lot of different things here in terms of lighting. My gear for this was one strobe in a softbox on a boom stand with a sandbag for balance. I used it for a key light above balanced with backlight provided by the Lord. This softbox has become my goto modifier outdoors primarily because it handles the wind much better than an umbrella.
I didn't always use it. Above is just the backlight. The subjects face is in shadow and the background is allowed to blow out.
Here is a similar shot but I brought the softbox in to add some directional key light to her face. You can see the shadows from her nose.
I like to use different perspectives as well. Above is taken from atop the bench that you will see below. The wood of the pier makes and interesting background with great texture.
There's the bench above.
Her best friend since 3 years old just happened to be at the same park at the same time getting her senior portraits done as well so we took some of them together.
This one is under a gazebo with the softbox for key light and crouching until the sun just peaked under the overhang.
I love the background here.
And one of my favorites.
I hope she is blessed as she graduates into an exciting new phase of life.
I hope you are blessed too!
Labels:
backlight,
balancing ambient,
black and white,
portraits,
rim light,
senior,
sunset
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The tough thing about this one is just deciding which photos to post. So here are a bunch of them. Some black and white, some color. Some use strobes some are just natural evening light on the beach. We enjoy a visit with these special people.
Here is a group that I would title
HAIR/Girlhood.
Someone could have a career in modeling I think.
Here is some miscellaneous fun.
One of my favorites of the bunch here.
Mommy is one of my wife's best friends since college.
So thankful to call these gals friends. See you soon.
Labels:
balancing ambient,
beach,
family portraits,
natural light,
sunset
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I really like this shot. One of those moments that I didn't intend to capture but it just happened. The boys are up on top of my truck. The sun is setting and I am trying to see what I can get in such low light. The minute I took it, I knew it was a good one. At least to me that is.
I worked on it a little in LR2. Brought up the blacks a little added the gradients from 3 sides.
Be blessed.
Labels:
family portraits,
sillhouette,
sunset
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Went to the beach last night to capture a moonrise. Those pics aren't posted because well, they stunk up the joint. But the trip was worth it to hang out with my little buddy. The colors of the sunset are really amazing. You read about waiting for these magic moments when the light is just right. They do happen. Amazing to think how often we miss them because of the business of living.
Please critique if you have time.
Labels:
natural light,
portraits,
sunset
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