This quote by Roy Lilley, Health Commentator, caught my eye this morning...
When the Americans put men into space, the Apollo Programme sent them with a Fisher Space Pen that worked in zero-gravity, freezing cold, desert heat, underwater and upside down. The Russians took a pencil.
Interesting point!
I think most of us photographers are guilty of just that, complicating things just for the sake of it. Some fashion photographers are well known for coming up with lighting setups that are more there to impress the client than actually light up the subject.
I believe that it is always incredibly important to be versatile, to have lots of tools in your toolbox and to know when to pull them out. To do this you need to understand your client, the environment, the brief and not least the available light... you need to have a vision, a clear idea of where you want to get, however it's good to play with what you've got...
I have and use a variety of lights, light modifiers, drapes, and contraptions I use to help me get my shot - everything has it's use. However I do find that going back to basics is rather the best way of keeping an uneasy client comfortable. Less of faffing about with leads, stands and firing flashes, more or talking, laughing and shooting...
... and this is what you get when you have a beautiful sitter, in a beautiful environment with a lovely soft light, one prime lens and lots of fun and banter :)
Thanks to Flamingo Amy for the wonderful make up and hair styling...
have a wonderful weekend ! x
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