Kendel - "Letting Go"

[DanielF]

I posted this over the the people section, but it was suggested I post a little more info here.

I've wanted to shoot this for a while, but it was a matter of finding the right time with the right model.

• Nikon D700 + 24-70mm/2.8 @ 48mm
• 2 second exposure, f20, ISO160 (handheld)
• I tried to remove all ambient light in the studio, Only lighting was from the modelling lamp on the strobe.
• Alienbees B1600 through white beauty dish with 30 degree grid - from memory on ~1/8 power.
• 4 flash bursts. 1st flash on shutter open, 2nd, 3rd & 4th flashes triggered by pressing the "test" button on my PW MiniTT1 on camera. Was just a matter of getting the timing right to capture the posing along the way.
• My arm is still sore from holding the D700 + battery grip + 24-70mm steady in one hand whilst I was busy hitting the "TEST" button with the other hand
• Model started in the crouched position with hair down, then it was a quick lift and hair flick on the way to the final pose. We practiced the sequence of posing across the 2 seconds to try and get the result I wanted.
• Processing was a slight desaturation. I preferred that look.
• I was just hoping to achieve something free and raw - showing movement and emotion.

All comments, questions & feedback are both welcome & appreciated.

[RLucas]

Thank you so much for writing this up Daniel! It's good to know you didn't have this elaborate flash trigger set up. That was the main thing I was wondering about. Looks like it took some work, but the end result it fabulous!
Thanks again for sharing how you did this!

[Jay Elle Eff]

Wow! That looks great! You've captured it beautifully. I wonder how it would look if she was flicking her hair from side to side, or around in a circle??? Love it!

[DanielF]

Thanks Luke & Jay

I guess in regards to gear, I knew what a wanted to do, it was just a matter of figuring out how best to do it with what I had.

Originally Posted by Jay Elle Eff

Wow! That looks great! You've captured it beautifully. I wonder how it would look if she was flicking her hair from side to side, or around in a circle??? Love it!

Jay ..... we got about 15 different frames after review, 4 outfit changes, heaps of different poses. I'll have them up on my facebook page in a few days.

[Fishpic]

Near effect. Thanks for sharing...

[deathdealer21]

one of the best pics i have seen on here thanks for the info