Beauty Shoot

Hi All,

Here an image from my last shoot. Topic was 'Beauty High Key' shoot. The idea of the shoot was to create some stock photography for the likes of istock & dreamstime and represent my first attempt to actually sell some of my photography (even though the sales prices are some cents per download).

Also, it resembles an ad- on for my portfolio creating a very different look.

Have a great weekend!

Henrik

Quick post

Hi all,

Here's one image of the shoot I did with Monica Belluci...just kidding. Although the look is similar - it is a my friend's sister who came to visit us.

And because I'm always mad into shooting people I did take a few shoots and this one...even though re-composed later has all the details it needs to create an interesting dramatic look.

Hope you enjoy the image!

Take care

Henrik

Low Key

Hello Everybody!

I wish you all a Happy New Year! I've treated myself over Christmas with a new set of lights for my home studio. I'm starting to get some form of kit together and am delighted to be able to shoot without borrowing some equipment!

Today's image is that of my housemate and friend. The poor girl had to be my model for playing with my lights. The image shows her (without a background in my kitchen) lit with only one light.

It still amazes me how much you can do with just one light!

Take care everybody!

Henrik

High Key

Hi all,

Today's image is a shoot, done through the course I took. The effect shown in the image however, is primarily done through post editing.

The hardest thing really was to extract or overexpose the background which came through in a more creamy colour during the shoot. Extending the frame of the image gives the photo a more 'full-frame' effect without using expensive (though very nice) cameras.

Have a great start into the week everybody!

Take care,

Henrik

Kata

Hi all,

Here a few more photos from the shoot I did during the course. We used a snoot with some magnifying lens on it. This very directional light was a hell to be under - but gave amazing results to the images.

The next step was to get the right pose - so I asked my friend Kata to use very different expressions during the shot which resulted in some very good photos!

I hope you enjoy them!

Take care,

Henrik

Studio lights

Hi all,

I've spoiled myself yet again and started a photography course with focus on Studio lighting for portraits. It's a great course as it allows you to set up a studio for a shot that you want to do. All participants bring their own camera but can use some lights, backgrounds and meters in order to get their own 'dream shoot' done.

Today's images are from the female shot - and fair play to her - she sat down for over an hour and let allowed 5 photographers to shoot her.

Hope you enjoy the images!

Take care

Henrik

Dublin Bikes

Hi all,

The City of Dublin has recently launched its new bike initiative called 'Dublin Bikes'. The system comprises a number of bike stations all over town and allows the public to rent a bike for a couple of hours. The first 30 min. are even for free.

I've attached a few images as to showcase some of the bikes at a station.

Have a great day!

Henrik