May
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/5.6
May 20, 2011
For May, we headed back out to Wendover. A couple buddy's of mine had been wanting to get together for a shoot out by the airbase so we decided to combine it with that. This allowed us to shoot for two days. Well, one and a half days.
We checked Kat in her room and drove around in the mountainous area (more like big hills) on the North side of town. It had rained lightly earlier in the day and some dramatic clouds remained and the lighting was fairly soft. However, the bugs were pretty thick. So, we doused ourselves in bug spray went to work. It's hard to tell from the following shots but this rock Kat is sitting on has some very sharp edges.
These next two were both shot single strobe and ambient.
This next image was captured on the Utah side. Like the sharp rocks above, these tracks were not the most comfortable or cleanest of places. But Kat never complains and keeps can do attitude. We have ruined many an outfit but I think the images we get are worth it.
For May, we headed back out to Wendover. A couple buddy's of mine had been wanting to get together for a shoot out by the airbase so we decided to combine it with that. This allowed us to shoot for two days. Well, one and a half days.
We checked Kat in her room and drove around in the mountainous area (more like big hills) on the North side of town. It had rained lightly earlier in the day and some dramatic clouds remained and the lighting was fairly soft. However, the bugs were pretty thick. So, we doused ourselves in bug spray went to work. It's hard to tell from the following shots but this rock Kat is sitting on has some very sharp edges.
These next two were both shot single strobe and ambient.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/200, f/6.3 , single strobe + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/200, f/6.3, single strobe + ambient
This next image was captured on the Utah side. Like the sharp rocks above, these tracks were not the most comfortable or cleanest of places. But Kat never complains and keeps can do attitude. We have ruined many an outfit but I think the images we get are worth it.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/5.6, single strobe + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/5.6, single strobe + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/5.6, single strobe + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/7.1, two strobes + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/7.1, two strobes + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/7.1, two strobes + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 70-200mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/7.1, one strobes + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 70-200mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/9, one strobes + ambient
Canon 1Ds MKII, 70-200mm, ISO100, 1/400, f/5, natural light
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/100, f/5, one strobe
While we were waiting to meet with my friends, both named Brian, we scouted locations. One place we had wanted to shoot was by the raceway on Salt Flats. However, when we arrived there, it was flooded. Right next to the road was about a foot deep. So, we headed out to find a new place. It actually worked out great because the location we found was awesome!
We headed back to grab a few things and then went then met the Brians at the location. We had only been shooting for about ten minutes when we were approached by the property owner. It appears that it was secretly private property. The thing that made it so misleading is there is a huge sign at the entrance that read 'commercial vehicles must yield to trucks' and then in small letters, I found when I left, it said, private property no trespassing. I guess no harm but it only allowed us to get a few shots which was unfortunate because the lighting and clouds were awesome!
The opening image was captured there as well as theses next couple images. All lit with a single strobe and ambient.
This next image and the opening one are my favorite from the day. Kat fell right into character and I love the feel of them.
This last shot was just as we were packing it in. 'Little Brian', shot this for me. On second thought, this is actually my favorite shot from the day. Kat and I have developed a great relationship where we are comfortable together. We both get each other and know what expect. To me, she is more of a bud then a model.
I'm the one on the right :)
After we left, we headed back over to the raceway with the Brians. We were going to attempt some balanced shots of spinning steel wool with the model, lit well and sharp. We started with Brian's wife Megan spinning out in the middle of the water. Then, for the shots we wanted to get, we had Kat do some spinning on the road. The first practice one went well. The next shot is where things went awry and it hit Kat in the head. On the bright side, she was fine and we were also able to make her disappear from the image.
I hope to work on this in a future shoot.
The next image is the one that went awry with Kat spinning.
Canon 7D, 17-40mm, ISO100, 121 seconds, f/7.1
We headed back to the hotel and met up with the others from some dinner and planned out tomorrow's shoot.
May 21, 2011
We headed over to the old airport. We wanted to get on the base property to shoot but could not get clearance. So, we headed over to the barracks area that I had shot Kat in a few shoots prior.
The light was getting harsh fast so we started shooting inside the buildings. These next images were captured in the same building that I shot the image with Kat watching the TV from week 6. This next shot turned out exactly as I hoped and is one of, if not, my favorites from the day. I was shooting with a very wide lens and wanted to work with extreme angles, lines and color. I like the depth to the shot with the walls coming closer together as they draw closer to the floor. And Kat's submissive look up towards the camera adds a lot of drama to the image.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/160, f/9, two strobes + ambient
Around the corner from this area was an old ladder device leaning against the wall. Really don't know exactly what it was used for. It was pretty dusty and dirty so we decided to dress Kat in white :)
I think the shots turned out Awesome!
Here are a few-
We then headed to the backroom of this building. Below are a couple of the shots. These show a lot more relaxed and natural Kat.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 70-200mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/9, one strobes + ambient
We headed back for lunch and to make battle plans for the afternoon. After lunch Kat and I went out scouting for locations again. We hiked up to a cave or whatever you call them when they don't go very deep. It appeared to be someones home. so we decided to keep looking. We also found a really rocky area that we will shoot in this evening.
Before meeting up with the Brians, we captured a few images just outside of town. This image below is captured with a Canon 20D that has been converted to a dedicated infrared camera.
Canon 20D infrared, 17-40mm, ISO800, 1/160, f/20
We headed over to the old Wendover swimming pool to meet the Brians. It is a really cool location and looks like it was a really active place in it's day.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 70-200mm, ISO100, 1/640, f/5, natural light
After we finished shooting at the pool, we headed to the rocky location we had found earlier in the day. When we arrived there the bugs were starting to get really bad. Back to the bug spray :(
We found an area that had graffiti on it and had a little fire pit in front.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 70-200mm, ISO100, 1/640, f/5, natural light
These next images turned out Awesome! And was a great way to finish the day. I was excited to have the lighting that we had and was really fortunate to be working with Kat who needed no direction and was quick to get ready and in postion so we didn't miss out. We were only at this place for anout15 minutes so it was great to be able to work so smoothly.
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/125, f/5.6, one strobe
Canon 1Ds MKII, 17-40mm, ISO100, 1/100, f/5, one strobe
For June, we are going to be heading out to Antelope Island.
...............................Stay tuned
