Once in a while I do stray away from my usual street-, urban- and travel- photography and do some commissioned work. Like yesterday, when I did my first ever pregnancy shooting. While I’m still busy editing a load of images, this is the one The Significant Other liked the most. Belly in Red – remember the Chris de Burgh song from the 80’s with a very similar title?
The photograph was taken with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X with the mZuiko 12-100 F/4. Image specs 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 and ISO 200, 31mm focal length. Shooting indoors (it was a home shooting), those settings (I was using manual mode) eliminated all ambient light in the living room. The only light source was a Godox AD200Pro strobe on a lightstand to the right, firing through a large strip light softbox at 1/8 power (also in manual mode). The strip light prohibited stray light from the flash falling on the background, illuminating only the front of the lady in red. Another perfect example that photography is essentially playing with light and composition.
Once I’m done with editing I’ll do a post with my faves and my approach.
Have a great Monday!
Marcus
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Very cool shot!
This image came to visit a number of times over the past day. Thank you for being connected to the beauty of women at their most magical moments.
Thanks for your beautiful words, Brenda, they mean a lot! Marcus
A very lovely image, Marcus. I can’t wait to see some of the others. 🙂
Thanks, Amy, so much appreciated! Have a great weekend! Marcus
Remembering Chris de Burghs “Lady in red”
all the best wishes to the young family.
Thanks, Bernd, so mich appreciated! Wishes have been passed on! Have a great Sunday! Marcus
Stunning image.
Thanks, Goff, so much appreciated! Marcus
Pleasure. Great portrait.
Marcus, this is brilliant! Everything in this photograph speaks. The color is bold tells a beautiful story, the lines and curves are so wonderful, the light is fabulous. I have never seen something like this before, it’s unique and very very special.
Best wishes to you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean so much! Have a wonderful weekend! Marcus
Fabulous photo, Marcus. I’m just starting to learn OCF and have a strobe and 32″ Octabox. I really appreciate your sharing your settings!
Appreciate your feedback, Susan! I’m learning myself OCF. A science for itself! But fun! Have a wonderful weekend! Marcus
I read your title, and started singing the song… Lovely photo, Marcus.
Thanks, Lois, I’m happy I made you sing 🙂 ! Marcus
Very nice, Marcus. great job lighting
Thanks, Allan, much appreciated! Marcus
I can see why your wife liked this one. I’m a big fan of red.
Thanks, Carol, I’m glad you like this one! Marcus