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p.2 #1 · p.2 #1 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Wow, these are stunning.

Mar 19, 2014 at 04:31 PM

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p.2 #2 · p.2 #2 · Pregnant in Death Valley

The second is my favorite, but they are all wonderful.

This is a great example of pre-visualization and using the tools needed to capture it. Very subtle and effective use of OCF.

I also love the posing. I'm not a big fan of preggo photos, but you've done a wonderful, tasteful job here.

Mar 21, 2014 at 05:05 AM

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p.2 #3 · p.2 #3 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Very gorgeous!

Mar 21, 2014 at 05:24 AM

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p.2 #4 · p.2 #4 · Pregnant in Death Valley

@SargentRay,
I was once a moderator (way back, when I played video games :-) so I know what a time consuming task it is,. My hat's off to you. If your forum members would be interested in a Q&A regarding this series, I do have free time next week, so just let me know!

I've always been a Nikon shooter. I can't imagine using any other gear, though in the end it's the eye behind the camera that matters most. Both Nikon and Canon make fine cameras and lenses, but the 14-24mm is a tough one to match :-)

@tonyfield
That last shot wasn't even strobed! That's sunlight (and yes, it was a bit strong). Sunrises for some reason seem to happen quicker than sunsets

@dmacmillan
I'm a big believer of pre-visualization. Luckily I have been to Badwater a few times before which helped with the logistics of planning all of this. And knowing what time of year to shoot, and what to take with you was just as important. Thanks for noticing!

Mar 21, 2014 at 07:32 AM

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p.2 #5 · p.2 #5 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Thanks Michael, very generous of you, but to be honest we're a french Canadian forum, most people only have a very basic understanding of the Shakespeare language. Some will understand by seeing videos but i find myself frequently translating notions for members. I often re do videos in french that i post on You Tube to help them grasp everything more clearly. This is especially true for post processing where most folks have their preferences set in french, an overlay layer becomes "Masque d'incrustation" and so on. Besides there's only a handful of guys that do portraits, the majority of people posting landscapes or some attempts at sport shooting their kids. Those who have gone pro or semi pro don't really attend the forum anymore, just the occasional "perfect" wedding shot, seeking compliments oohhhs and ahhhs. It's normal to an extend i suppose right ?

The last tutorial i posted was all about Short and broad lighting for portrait, wasn't familiar with the term myself as we define it differently in french although we speak of the same basic notions. During the following weeks many have tried the technique (with variable levels of success) but it was sure nice to see them try and get out of their comfort zone. I find i like more and more "teaching" what i have learned over the years. Having gone digital only 4 years ago i am still learning myself from the generous more experienced photogs out there. I try to do the same as best i can :-)

Mar 21, 2014 at 06:01 PM

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p.2 #6 · p.2 #6 · Pregnant in Death Valley

beautiful!

Mar 22, 2014 at 04:12 AM

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p.2 #7 · p.2 #7 · Pregnant in Death Valley

You seriously need to post more. Outstanding!

Mar 28, 2014 at 08:24 PM

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p.2 #8 · p.2 #8 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Congratulations on winning thread of the week!
This was a great idea and very well executed.

Fred

Mar 28, 2014 at 09:45 PM

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p.2 #9 · p.2 #9 · Pregnant in Death Valley

love these shots - just unique and who beautiful scenery too

Mar 29, 2014 at 03:54 PM

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p.2 #10 · p.2 #10 · Pregnant in Death Valley

#2 is my favorite. Great juxtaposition.

Mar 30, 2014 at 12:05 AM

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p.2 #11 · p.2 #11 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Michael - some really awesome work! I'm with SargentRay - the OCF and the filters I like the best are the ones I can't see - and they are literally invisible!

That last shot - with the 105 - 40 minutes after sunset - wow! If you don't mind me asking, what were your settings to pull that off?

Don't be a stranger!

Mar 30, 2014 at 04:26 PM

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p.2 #12 · p.2 #12 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Wow, thank you everyone, for voting for this thread! I'm really excited for all the positive feedback. I've gone through the RAWs from that evening one more time, and can't believe I missed this one during the initial curating process. So here is one more shot, with her right in the center of it all.

@Poff Photo, thank you for appreciating the process that went into these. The shot you're referring to was shot as ISO 1600 at 1/400 and f/2. Ok, maybe it was 30 minutes after sunset? And by sunset I mean when the sun went behind the mountains.

I really need to make more time for conceptual shoots like this. Alas, our busy schedule tends to take over, though I would definitely love to do another one like this before the end of the year!

http://www.materialized.com/temp/badwater_6.jpg

Mar 30, 2014 at 07:19 PM

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p.2 #13 · p.2 #13 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Beautiful

Mar 30, 2014 at 07:47 PM

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p.2 #14 · p.2 #14 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Great shots, the light is awesome!

Mar 31, 2014 at 07:09 PM

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p.2 #15 · p.2 #15 · Pregnant in Death Valley

you're very talented!! great work!!

Apr 01, 2014 at 04:00 PM

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p.2 #16 · p.2 #16 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Very nice work here. Lots of aspects of each shot I like. Lighting is everything, and like the telephoto shot perspective.

Apr 03, 2014 at 09:43 PM

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p.2 #17 · p.2 #17 · Pregnant in Death Valley

These are terrific. I love the contrast between the softness and purity of your subject with with harshness of the environment.

Apr 06, 2014 at 02:40 PM

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p.2 #18 · p.2 #18 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Beautiful work, with a beautiful subject. Thanks for sharing your images and technique.
Ed

Apr 07, 2014 at 07:34 AM

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p.2 #19 · p.2 #19 · Pregnant in Death Valley

Wow ! another shot where beautiful light takes all it's sense. Congratulation for the win, well deserved my friend, very well deserved indeed ! :-)

Apr 07, 2014 at 09:06 AM

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