These are some recently edited photos from a set I did for my wife’s fashion blog.
They also mark a bit of a departure from my own usual editing style. Generally I stick to the color palette given to me by the scene, but I decided to try adding some flare to these by playing around with some subtle color shifts in Capture One. I like the result and I hope to continue experimenting to find other distinctive looks that go well with my photography.
I also wanted to say that there’s so much you can do with a speedlight. I usually employ my XPLOR 600 for on location portrait shoots, but on a heavily clouded day you can use a speedlight and a small soft box to create some soft fill and make the catch lights really pop. I want to try doing some before and after examples to really show off how little power you need to achieve a flattering look.
Camera: Canon 5D MK IV
Lens: Canon EF 24-70 f/2.8L II USM @ 35mm and 70mm
Light: Flashpoint Zoom Li-On TTL modified by Glow Strip Softbox, camera right @ 1/16th power
Triggered by Flashpoint R2 Pro 2.4GHz Transmitter.
Shutter: 1/100
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100
RAW development in Capture One Pro and retouching in Photoshop.