My blog, although I don’t see myself as a blogger but as a Photographer I will try to blog some interesting material during the weeks.
Expect at least 2 updates a week.
During a 1:1 workshop last week we also discussed how to create some more classical looking portraits.
Here are some of the results.
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Making a photo work is part of many many elements, light, storytelling, poses, composition, tinting, “retouch” and so much more.
But one of the key elements is also finding the right angles.
There are always books/videos/sites that will tell you HOW to shoot something or how NOT to shoot something, if you would follow ALL the NOTs you would probably not make a picture anymore and if you follow all the HOWs you will probably shoot images that don’t work. I strongly believe that making a good shot is very personal, not only depending on the photographer but most of all the situation, model etc.
Today some attention to finding the right angles.
According to some a wide angle is not really used in model photography (and according to some it’s cool, I’m in that category) so today some images and tips for shooting images a bit differently.
In this shot we used a mirror on the floor and I shot it with a 24 from slightly above the model (It helps to be tall, or a ladder also).
We are constantly looking for new models and doing small test shoots.
I have to be honest, I’m pretty picky when it comes to the models I’m using in my work and workshops so we actually do quite some testshoots for just a few models that continue to be seen in the workshops.
Last week I did a testshoot with Twiga, and she blew me away with her expressions.
Remember a testshoot is a very short session (often under an hour) and it’s the first time the model is front of my camera, so in fact one can only expect following shoots to be better. Well that promises something for the future 😀
As you probably know I love shooting motion, and what is better for that than working with a dancer (or dancers).
Last week Kirsten visited our studio for some new shots, and today I can share some of that shoot.
All shots/jumps are real and no Photoshop was used except for tinting and sharpening.
