location Inspiration

Below are some inspiration photos for my free choice location shoot, I want to used a natural backdrop and have the model almost immersed in the backdrop but I still want them to standout.    

Mt Stromlo Observatory

Task 1

This is With the flash 5 m from the subject. It gives the background more even lighting.

Task 2

Close up 

 3/4 Length 

Full length 

Task 3

Creative Portrait

Location Task - Balancing flash and ambient light indoors

Task

Today we will visit two locations on campus at CIT. Your task is to create three portraits at each location, that include enough of the location to establish context. The portrait can be of the same classmate, but the idea is to provide three different options to your client. You must use flash and the image must be reasonably well balanced (not overtly dramatic). 

 

Traditional Flattering Portraits

Off Camera Flash Units

Dramatic Portraits on Location 

Portrait One - A more dramatic portrait with the back ground slightly darker. 

 

Portrait two- This was meant to be done in the sunlight but it was an overcast day so instead I used the flash to give a "sunlight" effect. So I did this by just lighting the hair, this gives the illusion that the sun is hitting it.

Lifestyle photo

Above is the photo that I have taken of the two sisters, unlike the inspiration photos this was taken more towards the middle of the day. This meant that the light was harsher, so I used a reflector to shine light on the girls face to fill in the shadows created by the harsher light.    

Family Lifestyle shoot plan.

For this task I will be photographing two sisters. I want to go for a natural light feel using a reflector, Below are some inspiration pictures.  

Photos By
Trella Photography
& Holly Bradford Photography