This is from a model's shoot to the benefit of a Jewelry shop in Abu Dhabi
The lighting used was a parabolic softbox to camera right, and a large umbrella with diffuser in the back with a snoot strobe on camea left..v flats were used on both sides of the model to control the light and add contrast
Camera used: Nikon D850 with Tokina 100 mm macro
I hate the term "fine art" but I don't know what else exactly to call these besides just black and white.
This is not a good shot in the way we ould normally think of but I at least the got the eye dead sharp of this 5-7 day old Wood Pigeon which we have done our best to protect both parents.
I spotted this blackbird tucked among the leaves. Unlike most birds, it didn’t flinch when I raised my camera it simply stayed put, almost as if it was posing for the shot.
This is deeply meaningful to me. Surviving and blossoming despite all attempts to stop me blossoming on my own terms.
Flowers growing in our garden. Another experiment with sliders in post. Mostly perspective which is not easy because one can make a move and it says I can't do that!
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Hi Qais. The overall image is for a soft mood. Would love to learn about your thought process in having a snoot to cast prominent shadow in hand. Thanks.
Thanks Vijay, the objective of this shoot is to showcase the Jewelry...yes the overall design of lighting was soft for the benefit of the model's look, but i have decided to add a snoot for the contrast and pop i need to see in the jewelry, using hard light is good for diamonds to sparkle, notice the ring..also i like the shadow output from the earing on her neck.. the shadow in the hand is not obstructive imo plus hard light is very common in fashion photography
Thanks a lot.
my pleasure