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Making the best out of unknown location requires a theory and practice for every photographer. In today’s lesson with David Bergman and AdoramaTV we hope to cover the theory grounds for you first!
Mr. Bergman shares “Today I’m doing a magazine shoot with Ben and Briana otherwise known as the band ‘Tigers Jaw’. Sometimes I’ll have a gig like this where it’s just us, without any art directors and photo editors on site, and it’s up to me to make something interesting. The first thing I do is scout the location and try to find an area that gives me enough room to work, but offers a unique look and texture for the portrait.”
“I also want to make the shoot as convenient as possible for the band, while still giving my client some different options, so they can choose what will work best in the magazine layout.”
“In this case, I’ll use this location for the wide shot, and I put a pedestal right in front of this red curtain, and it looks pretty cool in the venue. I’ll shoot wide to show the whole space with the two of them together. “
“But then after I get that, by simply moving them closer in the same space, I can shoot some tight faces. These images don’t give any sense of the location and are a bit more timeless. It’s a completely different look that doesn’t take much time at all. This way I can keep everyone happy. “
“My editors get multiple images and can pick the ones they like the best. I get a few completely different frames for future licensing in my archives and the band can go get ready to take the stage for tonight’s show. It’s a win all the way around. “
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