A simple documentary portrait of an early medieval reenactor who weaves selvedges based on Scandinavian patterns. During the annual Slavs and Vikings Festival at the Slavs and Vikings in Wolin / Poland.
Only colorgrading in Capture One and some additional tweaks inspired by Kodak Gold 200 colors done in Exposure X4.
Fujifilm X-H1 with XF 90mm f/2.
Natural light.
I love craftspeople at work photographs, especially where there are such rich textures. I'm sure your corporate headshot work pays the bills but making these sort of portraits would excite me a lot more. The only thing I'd suggest is a crop to the right edge of the red vertical strings and maybe a little off the left. The blurry wood board seems to place a visual barrier in the path between viewer and subject. Just my opinion. Wonderful image, though.
Well my corporate work is paying bills but this kind of work, feed my soul. I left part of wooden door to use them as negative space and put more attention to her emotions and focus on her... focus.
I love they way she seems so intent on her work. You captured the perfect expression. I also like how natural the color and lighting looks.
Thats why i like reenactors and craftsmans especially.