Urbex Portraits ~ A test shoot

Nov 25, 2011 | Flash, Location

01. Don't shoot me.

Here are a few fun portraits taken alongside my friend and ‘Evolver’ Marc Godfree. We shot at a local derelict institution using two Speedlights, an umbrella and a pair of lightweight stands with Gemini brackets. The Speedlights were set in manual mode and triggered using Pocket Wizard Plus 2 units.Model: Sara Thomas from Gingersnap

Makeup and Styling: Sara Thomas

02. Patient records office.

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We went in under the radar and kept our kit to the minimum. Just under three hours was all we could stand in this dank environment but it was great fun. When the weather warms up I’d like to shoot more of this genre and maybe put on an Urbex Portraits workshop. Who knows? My thanks go to Katerina at Gingersnap for being such a fabulous booker, working evenings and weekends if required to keep our operation smooth. I am fortunate to have a great team in support.

14 Comments

  1. Adam Dunn

    Wow, what a great location. The pictures are fab too.

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    • damien

      Thanks Adam,

      Next time you are round these parts we could do some urbexing.

      Thanks for the compliments, Damien.

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  2. Rob

    Great images. Thanks for sharing Damien!

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    • damien

      Thanks Rob :)

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  3. david cooke

    Great location lovely model and the usual stunning photography. cheers Damien

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    • damien

      Hi David,

      Thank you for your continued support and feedback.

      Warmest regards,

      Damien.

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  4. Steve Shipman

    Nice work! Good use of location, and moody lighting too!

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    • damien

      Thanks Steve :)

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  5. Sean Gannon

    Great shots as always! I love the colouring on shots 5 – 8.

    Sean

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    • damien

      Hi Sean,

      Thanks for your compliments. Luke has done all the hard work on the edit.

      Cheers,

      Damien.

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  6. greg

    2 & 6 are my favs for showing off the location. Will be paying this place a visit for sure.

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    • damien

      Greg. Take a coat and stay stealthy.

      Cheers, Damien.

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  7. Karen McGowran

    I love the location Damien!! Fantastic x

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    • damien

      Hi Karen,

      It’s amazing but freezing this time of year. Summer evening light would be fantastic!

      Cheers, Damien.

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