Alison is back today with this shot from our recent available light photo walk in downtown Nashville. This shot taken near the Schermerhorn is lit using the sun bouncing from a nearby sign giving this shot a “lit” look without the need for fill flash or a handheld reflector.
Sony A7r III
Sony 85mm 1.8 lens
A couple of my fav models lookin’ like they’re chillin’ during our recent shoot at South 40 Farm (but they were working hard). I really liked making use of the vintage gas pump setup outside the barn at this location and these two settled in like they’ve always been part of the scenery.
Assist by: Carmen Bellos
Sony A7rIII
Sony 85mm 1.8
1/320th | F 4.0 | iso 100
Available light
Processed and toned in Camera Raw
Another shot from my session at South 40 farm this time with Dustin Steel (which is a great name for a model, right?!). This shot was grabbed inside the barn at the South 40 property where they usually have a vintage care or two (and tractors). Shot wide open at 1.8 really melts the background away but one can still clearly make out the blower (supercharger) over his shoulder. That and his expression here really completes the vibe. Looks good in black and white too but I like the color here so that’s what you’re seeing.
Sony A7rIII
Sony 85mm 1.8 lens
1/1000 | f 1.8 | iso 640
Very excited to share the first of many images we captured at South 40 Farm a little over a week ago. This day Carmen and I got together with four of our favorite models for one last “hurrah” before we move from Nashville. I’ve been wanting to shoot at South 40 for a while and finally managed to get there. They have a great variety of spaces in which to shoot including this vintage gas pump which Maggie is standing next to. I highly recommend you check out South 40 as a venue for location shoots if you haven’t already.
This image of Maggie was shot in color and graded with some cyan and yellow to give the color image a vintage look. The black and white conversion here maintains the grading creating this duotone look seen in this image.
Sony A7rIII
Zeiss Batis 135mm 2.8
Processed in Adobe Camera Raw
1/250 | f4.0 | iso 100
Ana’s back in my feed with this image from our recent session at the Mill Creek Greenway. Ana’s not only fantastic in front of the camera but she’s a trooper! It was hot and we were being assaulted by mosquitos for a while but nothing stops her when she’s on mission! Always great working with this lovely woman.
Oh, and did I mention she sings? Check her out at https://anaiesofficial.com.
Assist by Carmen Bellos and Stephanie Hudson
Sony A7rIII
Sony 85mm 1.8
1/400th | F 1.8 | iso 160
The beautiful Alison Baughman from our available light photo walk earlier this year. The goal during this shoot was using only available light including sunlight bouncing off of walls, windows, etc. Here Alison is lit by the sun reflecting off the “Bridge Building” behind me and to my right. We were at the stadium side of the river by the pedestrian bridge in this shot.
Sony A7rIII
Sony 85mm 1.8
1/500th | F 1.8 | iso 100
WPPI is a great place to learn from some wonderful photographers and see new gear and photo related products. My favorite part was getting to meet and work with the lovely Jessica Wood during a Fuji demo shoot. After the shoot, I met up with Jessica and some of her friends at Ellis Island Brewery for a late night photo session just outside the entrance. Light here is from the signage near the entrance and Jessica just shines here!
Jess on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jessicajewellwood/
Sony A7rIII
Rokinon (Samyang) 45mm 1.8 lens
1/1000th | F 2.2 | iso 3200
Another captivating image with the lovely Liz Buck from our recent session. With so many to choose from you’re going to see her images pop in my feed for some time to come. Liz really owned the space in front of my lens on this day for sure!
Assist: Carmen Bellos
Sony A7rIII
Zeiss Batis 135mm 2.8
Godox AD300 strobe
Glow 24×36 softbox with grid
Savage Universal light gray washed muslin
1/250 | F 8.0 | iso 100
