On a recent trip up to Vermont, I got the chance to photograph my nephew for his senior picture. My aim with this particular take was to use the lines of the building’s wood siding to create some interest. The shallow depth of field helps blur the details in back so that the lines don’t become too distracting. As with most of my images, I made sure the sun was located behind him, even though it was not illuminating him directly. This prevents the indirect lighting from going flat, which can often happen if you shoot in open shade with the sun located somewhere in front of the subject.
Tech Info:
Handheld Nikon D3, 85mm f1.4 lens set to f2.8, shutter speed 1/640th, ISO 400, on B/W mode.
–Eddie.
Wow…beautiful…the lighting in particular. I know we are not supposed to comment on the beauty of the subject but Eddie…WHOA on the gene pool your family has. He is so classically handsome and you really brought out his exquisite features.
Hi Lisa. Thanks for your feedback on this image. I’ll relay to him the info! haha.
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–Eddie.
>>>I know we are not supposed to comment on the beauty of the subject but Eddie…
Are we not? Too bad, because I *was* gonna say- every time I open the site and see his face I’m struck by that face! I agree with lisajulia; classic beauty!
Good work showing him off, Eddie!
Thank you, Janet. Ü
–Eddie.
Eddie: You have got exactly what you planned – beautiful lighting, lines leading to subject and not distracting and shallow depth of field blurring the background. The focus is sharp on eyes. Good contrast as reflected in dark hair and white poloneck and every shades of gray around the pictures.