Archive 2023 · Dancers at the Shipyard
p.1 #1Dancers at the Shipyard
I had the opportunity to do a shoot I've had in the back of my mind for some time now, with dancers in a shipyard - clearly finding the right spot takes a bit of time 
. Micol & Mirea are two Italian dancers based in Aix en Provence and made the trip up here to Lyon, the shoot almost didn't happen as their bus arrived two hours late but in the end we had an hour to shoot which was more than enough to do this series and a few of others. C&C most appreciated 
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. Micol & Mirea are two Italian dancers based in Aix en Provence and made the trip up here to Lyon, the shoot almost didn't happen as their bus arrived two hours late but in the end we had an hour to shoot which was more than enough to do this series and a few of others. C&C most appreciated 1
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/50/604750/1/174102803.dC41RcRE._DSC0919.jpg
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https://a4.pbase.com/o12/50/604750/1/174102804.rEi7dmUL._DSC0929.jpg
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https://a4.pbase.com/o12/50/604750/1/174102804.rEi7dmUL._DSC0929.jpg
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https://a4.pbase.com/o12/50/604750/1/174102806.K7I5zQdE._DSC1039.jpg
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https://a4.pbase.com/o12/50/604750/1/174102807.oKOMlxqC._DSC1074.jpg
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Nov 01, 2023 at 09:41 AM
p.1 #2Dancers at the Shipyard
Great lighting, especially in #6 and #9. I probably would have elevated my camera position in #4 (I don't personally like "shooting up") but I know that dancers are not stationary and sometimes you can't always be in the perfect place at the perfect time. The shipyard is an interesting concept too - definitely unexpected. Would love to see more.
Nov 03, 2023 at 10:57 AM
p.1 #3Dancers at the Shipyard
corposant wrote:
Great lighting, especially in #6 and #9. I probably would have elevated my camera position in #4 (I don't personally like "shooting up") but I know that dancers are not stationary and sometimes you can't always be in the perfect place at the perfect time. The shipyard is an interesting concept too - definitely unexpected. Would love to see more.
Many thanks For dance we often shoot a bit up as it makes legs longer and is a bit like shooting from stage level - but certainly appreciate your point of view !
Yes I have a few more which are a bit less safe for work (just a nipple visible here or there, nothing too wild), I can post some up on my website soon (500px)
Mark
Great lighting, especially in #6 and #9. I probably would have elevated my camera position in #4 (I don't personally like "shooting up") but I know that dancers are not stationary and sometimes you can't always be in the perfect place at the perfect time. The shipyard is an interesting concept too - definitely unexpected. Would love to see more.
Many thanks
For dance we often shoot a bit up as it makes legs longer and is a bit like shooting from stage level - but certainly appreciate your point of view !Yes I have a few more which are a bit less safe for work (just a nipple visible here or there, nothing too wild), I can post some up on my website soon (500px)
Mark
Nov 03, 2023 at 01:24 PM
p.1 #4Dancers at the Shipyard
Super nice set. Great location and lovely models.
Nov 03, 2023 at 01:49 PM
p.1 #5Dancers at the Shipyard
Thanks, most appreciated 🙏
Detroitable wrote:
Super nice set. Great location and lovely models.
Detroitable wrote:
Super nice set. Great location and lovely models.
Nov 04, 2023 at 10:31 AM
p.1 #6Dancers at the Shipyard
Mark, beautiful, shapely women and very athletic! Love the background in the "shoot". Tres bien!
Dan
Dan
Nov 04, 2023 at 11:02 AM
p.1 #7Dancers at the Shipyard
Amazing set!
Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Nov 04, 2023 at 11:10 AM
p.1 #8Dancers at the Shipyard
Many thanks Dan !
Danpbphoto wrote:
Mark, beautiful, shapely women and very athletic! Love the background in the "shoot". Tres bien!
Dan
Nov 04, 2023 at 11:16 AM
p.1 #10Dancers at the Shipyard
Beautiful work, and a masterful use of available lighting.
I might have removed the puddle in images 3 and 4, the muddy spot in the lower right corner and the white spot under her leg in image 7, and the trash in the background of image 8. This is of course subjective to how I personally would edit my own photos.
Edited on Nov 04, 2023 at 03:47 PM · View previous versions
I might have removed the puddle in images 3 and 4, the muddy spot in the lower right corner and the white spot under her leg in image 7, and the trash in the background of image 8. This is of course subjective to how I personally would edit my own photos.
Edited on Nov 04, 2023 at 03:47 PM · View previous versions
Nov 04, 2023 at 03:39 PM
p.1 #11Dancers at the Shipyard
mholdef wrote:
For dance we often shoot a bit up as it makes legs longer and is a bit like shooting from stage level
I often choose to photograph models from a low angle as well. I feel like it adds a nice statuesque look to the model and gives them a sense of power in the photograph. I think it also makes the location a little more interesting, as well it can often help eliminate distracting elements in the background.
For dance we often shoot a bit up as it makes legs longer and is a bit like shooting from stage level
I often choose to photograph models from a low angle as well. I feel like it adds a nice statuesque look to the model and gives them a sense of power in the photograph. I think it also makes the location a little more interesting, as well it can often help eliminate distracting elements in the background.
Nov 04, 2023 at 03:43 PM
p.1 #12Dancers at the Shipyard
Thanks ! Wow didn’t realize that lol
Lupin 3rd wrote:
Amazing set!
Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Lupin 3rd wrote:
Amazing set!
Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Nov 04, 2023 at 04:22 PM
p.1 #13Dancers at the Shipyard
Many thanks Daniel - all great builds appreciate the C&C
DanielScott wrote:
Beautiful work, and a masterful use of available lighting.
I might have removed the puddle in images 3 and 4, the muddy spot in the lower right corner and the white spot under her leg in image 7, and the trash in the background of image 8. This is of course subjective to how I personally would edit my own photos.
DanielScott wrote:
Beautiful work, and a masterful use of available lighting.
I might have removed the puddle in images 3 and 4, the muddy spot in the lower right corner and the white spot under her leg in image 7, and the trash in the background of image 8. This is of course subjective to how I personally would edit my own photos.
Nov 04, 2023 at 04:24 PM
p.1 #14Dancers at the Shipyard
mholdef wrote:
Thanks ! Wow didn’t realize that lol
Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Sure didn't bother me looking/viewing again!
Thanks ! Wow didn’t realize that lol
Lupin 3rd wrote
Amazing set!Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Sure didn't bother me looking/viewing again!
Nov 05, 2023 at 12:26 PM
p.1 #15Dancers at the Shipyard
Nice set ... particularly like #7, the parallel posing to the text is a very nice attention to detail, well executed.
#9 also, but all are fine.
#9 also, but all are fine.
Nov 06, 2023 at 03:20 AM
p.1 #16Dancers at the Shipyard
Thank you Mr Bug !
RustyBug wrote:
Nice set ... particularly like #7, the parallel posing to the text is a very nice attention to detail, well executed.
#9 also, but all are fine.
RustyBug wrote:
Nice set ... particularly like #7, the parallel posing to the text is a very nice attention to detail, well executed.
#9 also, but all are fine.
Nov 06, 2023 at 04:31 AM
p.1 #17Dancers at the Shipyard
Danpbphoto wrote:
Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.Sure didn't bother me looking/viewing again!
Haha thanks
mholdef wrote
Thanks ! Wow didn’t realize that lolLupin 3rd wrote
Amazing set!Looks like #2 & #3 are the same though.
Haha thanks
Nov 09, 2023 at 03:22 PM
p.1 #18Dancers at the Shipyard
Interesting location choice. Any reason why you went with a container storage yard?
Nov 12, 2023 at 11:04 AM
p.1 #19Dancers at the Shipyard
Thanks !
I was looking for an open, urban location, and and I thought the colors of the containers would add a nice touch
Ancocene wrote:
Interesting location choice. Any reason why you went with a container storage yard?
I was looking for an open, urban location, and and I thought the colors of the containers would add a nice touch
Ancocene wrote:
Interesting location choice. Any reason why you went with a container storage yard?
Nov 12, 2023 at 11:15 AM
p.1 #20Dancers at the Shipyard
mholdef wrote:
Thanks !
I was looking for an open, urban location, and and I thought the colors of the containers would add a nice touch
It absolutely did. It contrasts very nicely with the black dress of the dancers.
Thanks !
I was looking for an open, urban location, and and I thought the colors of the containers would add a nice touch
Ancocene wrote
Interesting location choice. Any reason why you went with a container storage yard?It absolutely did. It contrasts very nicely with the black dress of the dancers.
Nov 12, 2023 at 11:21 AM