vw westfalia – Brandon Jackson Photography

Time Travel with Micael

The beautiful Micael Leigh travelling into the past during this shoot with trippintn_ ‘s VW Westfalia camper van. Micael came to this shoot dressed perfectly for the feel and vibe we were looking for to go with this classic VW van. This shot was taken through the windshield with the glare providing a washed out “vintage color film” look without the need to create the effect in post. The low sun to camera right is providing the main light while a Godox AD600 strobe in a 48″ round softbox is adding some soft fill from camera left.

This portrait breaks some rules with the way Micael’s left eye is out of view and the way her nose “breaks” the line of her face but the overall result I feel is worth those minor issues.

Trippintn_’s info on IG: https://www.instagram.com/trippintn_/

Sony A7r II

Sony 85mm 1.8

Godox AD600 strobe w/48″ parabolic softbox for fill

A Very Vintage VW Van

We’re going to keep on rolling today with another image from an afternoon shooting with @trippintn_ ‘s VW Westfalia camper van, in this case featuring @mandyfreakinberry. Mandy never fails to impress in front of the camera, bringing a fantastic presence (and wardrobe!) to this image. Mandy’s a superb artist ( @mandyberryarts ) as well as a photographer too. Is there anything she can’t do? 🙂

Sony A7r II
Sony 85mm 1.8
Godox AD600 strobe in a 48″ parabolic softbox for fill
Processed in Adobe Camera Raw

Mandy’s Magical Mystery Tour Bus

It’s so groovy having Mandy Berry back in front of my camera since every time she’s there, something magic happens. This past Saturday was no exception. and Mandy showed up with some amazing wardrobe which completes the scene here nicely. Mandy’s leaning against a VW Westfalia camper van courtesy of @trippintn_ which was the centerpiece of this shoot where we had several models on hand. Mandy firmly left her imprint on this vehicle and I think the feeling was mutual. Saturation and color adjusted to taste and to be “period correct”.

Sony A7r II
Sony 85mm 1.8
Godox AD600 strobe in a 48″ parabolic softbox for fill
Processed in Adobe Camera Raw

Amazing Annsley

The amazing Annsley Wood working the space in front of my lens from the wheel of Darin Simmons’ VW Westfalia camper van. The view through the windshield creates this lovely, faded color palette and yet Annsley’s eyes cut right through the glare and grab the viewer here. So many more images coming from this shoot.

VW Westfalia hired from: instagram.com/trippintn_/
Sony A7r II
Sony 85mm 1.8
Godox AD 600 w/48″ parabolic softbox to camera left for fill

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