1. Minimalist natural light and a strong pose creates a striking image.
All the shots from Mondays workshop have been processed by Luke in black and white. My shots were taken using prime lenses and we shot in extreme exposure situations to challenge and educate us all.
2. Dappled sunlight is perfect for beauty shots when used well.
3. Simple natural light portraits like this made up 80% of the workshop.
4. A slash of flash set up this simple portrait.
5. I love natural light contra jour portraits.
6. Simple key and kick lighting created by the urban environment.
7. I always look for an alternative angle. Stina's soft shadow is accentuated by her bias cut dress.
8. Key and kick lighting at a very low level gave us a challenge to capture sharp pictures.
9. Orange and blue colours blinded us at this location. This mono shot clears the tones and simplifies the lines. We had the choice of doubling the light but I like the simple single shadow lighting.
10. Striking light occurs in the most unlikely places. I love converging lines and grids.
11. Natural light, a door and a drain pipe provide the perfect space for Stina to occupy.
12. The word on the left is 'bombed' but looks better shortened to 'bed'. Stina's pose and the low viewpoint make the shot for me. A splash of flash from a Speedlight on a stand brings the shot alive.
13. I couldn't resist this frame.
14. Rivets and a tight crop add to the intensity of this shot.
15. As the day got hotter, Stina got cooler. Aviators helped the look.
16. Stina's cool look adds to the gravity created by the forced framing.
We had a great shoot session on Monday pushing ourselves and our kit to the limits. All these pictures were taken with either a 50mm f/1.2 lens or a 100mm f/2.8 lens.
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Please feel free to comment on the shots or the shoot below.
Nicely processed, not over done. The black and white with enhanced contrast packs a punch. Keep shotting.
Wow thanks Robert.
I will keep shooting. You can bank on that :)
Cheers,
Damien.
Thanks for a fantastic day Damien, I really enjoyed the workshop and learned a great deal over the day. Stina was fantastic too.
I’ve done a short write up of the day and posted a slideshow of my favourite photos over on my blog: http://johnwoodphotography.blogspot.com/2010/09/urban-portraits-workshop.html
Hi John,
It was great to have you on the shoot. Thanks for your kind words,
Damien.
Fantastic black and whites..love the contrast..packs a punch
Thanks Will,
I’m loving the mono look too at the moment. It suits my way of shooting at the moment.
Cheers, Damien.
inspiration, inspiration, inspiration! WOW! Less is more, and in black and white too… Really cool Mr D…..
Thanks Chris, I hope you are well and braced for the winter! Cheers, Damien.
Stunning photos!
Maryke
Thanks Maryke! Cheers, Damien.
Another fantastic day – thanks Damien. Also big thank you to Stina, you were fab!
Thanks James, What great weather we had too. Cheers, Damien.
Many many thanks for a great day Damien :)
Thanks Julie. You are always welcome. Damien.
Nice pics Damien. Inspiring as always.
Thanks again Benny!
Damien –
I like them all but I’m loving #6!
For #6, did you use any modifiers on the key or kick?
Richie
Hi Richie, The key and kick lighting was natural daylight. Nothing to modify. Cheers, Damien.