Photographer Joe McNally is out in the desert again. This time he is in a dry lake bed outside of Las Vegas with Cirque du Soleil performers Daria Shemiakina and Anna Melnikova. It’s a little unclear whether he is shooting this concept for a Gitzo campaign or for the artists but if you can take your eyes off the beautiful and amazingly talented athletes for a moment you’ll be able to gleam some of Joe’s desert setup. If you're like me and prefer simple kits and small intimate teams over large crews and trailers full of gear then you’ll find it comforting to see that a master like Joe keeps it pretty basic.
Location Producer: Adam Silversmith
Photo Assistant: Michael Cali
Photo Assistant: Jon Cospito
Timber Brown: Saftey Spotter
Video: M.D. Welch
Music: "Sahara Castle (Instrumental)" by Javid & Naoko
via [Joe McNally]
" you’ll find it comforting to see that a master like Joe keeps it pretty basic."
He's known to lug 2 Suburbans around full of gear to only use a flashgun and a reflector after. I guess he keeps it simple, but keep the complex set-ups within reach!
I guess that's being prepared, but keeping it as simple as possible to do the job easily.
What? He didn't light it with 42 SB-900's?
Is it just me or are the pictures in the end only average at best? I'm used of better stuff from Joe.
These type of location shots are incredibly difficult and his lighting is perfectly balanced with the daylight. Not sure what you are complaining about. I would love to see some of your work if you want to send a link.