This image was shot outdoors at night with flash used as the primary shaping tool. The subject was lit with a strobe modified using MagMod color gels to introduce contrasting green and magenta tones across the face and hair. Ambient city light was intentionally minimized to keep the focus on color and expression.

The challenge was maintaining skin detail and subtlety while working with bold, saturated color. Careful exposure control and feathering of the light ensured the colors enhanced the subject rather than overwhelming her features. Wind and movement added an additional layer of unpredictability, requiring fast adjustments to maintain consistency across frames.

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