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DanielScott
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My friend Kenni hires me usually once or twice a year to do a cosplay shoot with him, and for this most recent shoot (about a week and a half ago) he wanted to do something Viking inspired. We drove less than two hours from Portland to get to this location, which was just perfect for the theme. The drinking horn is real and was made by a local artist. The meade was also real, and delicious, making the hike back very enjoyable. Surprisingly the temperature down in this ravine next to the waterfall was warm enough that I could wear just a tee shirt and jeans while working and he could wear his cosplay without any discomfort, This certainly wouldn't have been this case if we had waited another week to do the shoot because we got over 10 inches of snow just a few days ago. My only gripe with the outfit was the more modern looking boots. I suggested he get a different pair for the shoot but he wasn't willing, and I'm not about to argue with a client based on what they want for their own photos.

Also I can't believe I have to say this here, but since it's been a problem in my threads before now: this is my friend so keep any negative opinions you might have about his body to yourself.

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Canon 5D MKIII, Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 lens, natural light.






Feb 25, 2023 at 09:10 PM
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Both are great but the first one is bad azz all the way, bet he loves it.


Feb 25, 2023 at 10:24 PM
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Bill Gass wrote:
Both are great but the first one is bad azz all the way, bet he loves it.


Thank you. He really loves it, though this is the fourth time he's hired me so I no longer get to enjoy a surprised reaction from him when he sees his photos lol.



Feb 25, 2023 at 10:27 PM
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That first shot may be my favorite pic of yours! I love it. The low angle is perfect for this.

As an aside, I don't know why anyone would say anything about his body. It's even perfect for this cosplay look.

Voted!!!



Feb 25, 2023 at 10:42 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · The Viking


Daniel,

Well thought out, great model, exemplary snaps. Well done sir!

Regards,

Brian



Feb 26, 2023 at 04:40 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · The Viking


Just SUPER Daniel!
Primo composition!
Dan



Feb 26, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · The Viking


These are awesome bro! Great location!

Joel



Feb 27, 2023 at 01:30 AM
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Exquisite. Love the color tones!

-Charles



Feb 27, 2023 at 06:56 AM
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I don't photograph people, but that first image is great.


Feb 27, 2023 at 08:45 AM
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+1 for the first one. It's got that cinematic feel to it.

I can understand why you felt that way about the boots.



Feb 27, 2023 at 01:23 PM
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friscoron wrote:
That first shot may be my favorite pic of yours! I love it. The low angle is perfect for this.

As an aside, I don't know why anyone would say anything about his body. It's even perfect for this cosplay look.

Voted!!!


Thank you so much Ron.

I've gotten comments about someone not wanting to see my friend's "beer belly" and even insinuating that he has a drinking problem here, which I thought was too far, among a couple other similar comments towards the bodies of my friends. I'm always open to polite and constructive critique, but I think commenting on the subject's body is really unnecessary, and a little disrespectful.



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:18 AM
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macentropist wrote:
Daniel,

Well thought out, great model, exemplary snaps. Well done sir!

Regards,

Brian


Thank you so much Brian.



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:19 AM
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Danpbphoto wrote:
Just SUPER Daniel!
Primo composition!
Dan


Thank you Dan!



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:19 AM
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J. Pow wrote:
These are awesome bro! Great location!

Joel


Thank you so much Joel.



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:20 AM
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charley5 wrote:
Exquisite. Love the color tones!

-Charles


Thank you so much Charles. With the colors I was trying to get a cinematic color graded effect.



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:20 AM
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RKnecht wrote:
I don't photograph people, but that first image is great.


Thank you so much.



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:22 AM
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Oscarsmadness wrote:
+1 for the first one. It's got that cinematic feel to it.

I can understand why you felt that way about the boots.


Thank you.

Yeah, he put so much thought into every other aspect of the cosplay look, but to me that one detail is the only thing that takes me out of the story.



Mar 03, 2023 at 01:23 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · The Viking


A few more from this shoot.










Mar 04, 2023 at 03:42 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · The Viking


Wow, and then Wow again for the second set. Those last two are epic.


Mar 04, 2023 at 09:51 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · The Viking


James Markus wrote:
Wow, and then Wow again for the second set. Those last two are epic.


Thank you so much James.



Mar 05, 2023 at 11:04 PM
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