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Leia – 80’s Cover Girl

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Leia 80's Cover Girl

Leia 80’s Cover Girl

A final image from the studio session for Leia Heider’s portfolio. I wanted a completely different look, but didn’t have time to change the makeup or hair after the Princess Leia shot. Instead we removed the flowers from the hair, she put on a sweater, and I shot the image back in the studio. I toned the images slightly differently in Lightroom and Photoshop, so hopefully people will be impressed by the shot, rather than realize it was taken during the same session.

Model – Leia Heider

MUA – Summer Johnson-Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist – Aiasha Orick-Fleurantin

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO

Vary your Angles (Part 1)

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Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

I was talking to a student on last weekend’s Photography Fundamentals workshop about the importance of varying your shots. If you’re taking pictures for yourself it will add some interest to your photo album. If you’re working professionally, it will give photo editors and image buyers more options. Sometimes they need a photograph in a particular orientation, at a certain time of day, and shot from a specific angle. If you’ve only taken one pic, the chances you’ve got exactly what they’re looking for is going to be very small.

Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

Aino with Umbrella

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Aino with Umbrella

Aino with Umbrella

Model – Aino Shimoji
MUA – Mallika Sharma

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

Lighting – Traditional wagasa umbrella background. Beauty dish powered by Profoto Pro-7a as the main light. Small softbox as low fill. Medium size strip softboxes on both sides adding rimlight (powered by Profoto compacts). Strobes triggered with PocketWizards.

Taj Mahal at Dawn

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Taj Mahal at Dawn

Taj Mahal at Dawn

A classic (arguably cliche) shot of the Taj Mahal at dawn. You can’t help being a little awestruck. The color of the marble changes through the day depending on the light. After 7AM the light starts to get harsh and hordes of tourists begin to arrive.

Joseph reaches Litespeed

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Joseph with Triathlon Bike

Joseph with Triathlon Bike

Some might argue that Joseph is too big to be riding a bicycle, but I’d rather not argue with him at all. He crushes the competition in any sport he sets his mind to. It is rumored that he can pick up his opponents and pulverize them between his muscles, like walnuts in a nut cracker.

Joseph with Triathlon Bike

Joseph with Triathlon Bike

Princess Leia

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Leia Heider - Portfolio Shoot

Leia Heider – Portfolio Shoot

Another image for Leia Heider’s model portfolio. We shot this look first in the studio, but I decided it would work better outdoors, so we stepped out into the garden and used some green foliage as a background.

Model – Leia Heider
MUA – Summer Johnson-Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist – Aiasha Orick-Fleurantin

Pentax 645D HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

In the Studio – Aino #2

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In the Studio - Aino #2

In the Studio – Aino #2

Model – Aino Shimoji
MUA – Mallika Sharma

Pentax 645D
HD PENTAX-D FA645 MACRO 90mmF2.8ED AW S

Lighting – Charcoal background. Beauty dish powered by Profoto Pro-7a as the main light. Small softbox as low fill. Medium size strip softboxes on both sides adding rimlight (powered by Profoto compacts). A fifth compact aimed at the background. Strobes triggered with PocketWizards.