Gotta say that this was one of my favourite parts of last weekend's workshop in Kyushu: getting in the sea and getting wet to get some great shots.
Natsuki is a model that defies explanation. And I mean that in a good way. So much emotion, so much commitment, so much to give. Good collaboration raises each party to new heights. I feel this with these shots: Natsuki really helped me relax and get back in touch with the kind of 'art photography' I haven't really shot since leaving college in 1991.
I have had shots like this in my head since first falling in love with the album covers shot for the 4AD label back in the 1980s. It's made me so happy to get these frames.
I grew up near the sea. I love the sea. I miss shooting at the beach all the time. It was such a joy to find such great locations for this workshop and help people get the best from them. I look forward to doing it again soon.
This weekend was a big thing for me and actually I didn't really take that many pictures. The main thrill was helping other people get some great shots. But sometimes a teacher should inspire… especially when I was being so inspired by the model in front of my own camera.
Gear?
Nikon D700
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai
In-camera monochrome tweaked through SilverEfexPro
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Alfie Goodrich
October 10, 2012
That's my fave too +Matthew Lamb
Natsuki Doll
October 10, 2012
We all got soaked…Though it was so tough to shoot, now it's a lovely, unforgettable memory…Lots of " thank you " to you…I love the series…
Natsuki Doll
October 10, 2012
We all got soaked…Though it was so tough to shoot, now it's a lovely, unforgettable memory…Lots of " thank you " to you…I love the series…
Alfie Goodrich
October 10, 2012
That, +Natsuki Doll, makes me very happy… to hear you say these things.
Alfie Goodrich
October 10, 2012
That, +Natsuki Doll, makes me very happy… to hear you say these things.
Joanna Ohmori
October 10, 2012
The expressions and poses are wonderful, but I love what you have done in post processing too. Your use of the highlights is especially amazing here.
Joanna Ohmori
October 10, 2012
The expressions and poses are wonderful, but I love what you have done in post processing too. Your use of the highlights is especially amazing here.
Alfie Goodrich
October 10, 2012
I basically shot for the shadows and processed for the highlights, +Joanna Ohmori. Thanks a lot for your feedback.
Alfie Goodrich
October 10, 2012
I basically shot for the shadows and processed for the highlights, +Joanna Ohmori. Thanks a lot for your feedback.
曹志
October 11, 2012
excellent shot and layout
曹志
October 11, 2012
excellent shot and layout
Arif Akhtar
October 12, 2012
Beautiful set of shots:)
Arif Akhtar
October 12, 2012
Beautiful set of shots:)
Kunihiro Sakai
October 12, 2012
beautiful!
Kunihiro Sakai
October 12, 2012
beautiful!
andrew holian
October 14, 2012
I really like this layout +Alfie Goodrich. All of the images are great individually but together they are so much better.
PS. What is the name of the font you used for "waves of emotion"?
andrew holian
October 14, 2012
I really like this layout +Alfie Goodrich. All of the images are great individually but together they are so much better.
PS. What is the name of the font you used for "waves of emotion"?
Alfie Goodrich
October 14, 2012
+andrew holian Horatio D Light. Thanks mate.
Alfie Goodrich
October 14, 2012
+andrew holian Horatio D Light. Thanks mate.