Dunedin City Steampunk shoot

Here are a few images I took while having fun with friends, a camera and a flash. A bit of dress up in steampunk is a big change of look from corporate or family imagery. I used the Viltrox 27mm 1.2 for fuji X mount for all of the images and selected the Classic Negative film simulation for a more grungy effect on colours. Janine our model had some amazing items to wear.

Fuji X-T5, Viltrox 27mm 1.2

Fuji X-T5, Viltrox 27mm 1.2

Fuji X-T5, Viltrox 27mm 1.2

Fuji X-T5, Viltrox 27mm 1.2

Fuji X-T5, Viltrox 27mm 1.2

Fuji X-T5, Viltrox 27mm 1.2

In retrospect I think I would deinitely go with 2 strobes next time as we were losing detail in the shadows with only the key light, a Godox AD200pro. Shame to have those cool outfits and lose them to the shadows.

Photoshoot: Dunedin City streets Vol 2

Another location photoshoot in Dunedin city with Rachel. I used a single godox ad200 light on a stand for all of the images. I am a Fuji shooter, so X-H1 camera body, with either the XF 35mm 1.4 or XF 23mm f2.

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An alleyway shot using the graffiti to balance the shot. I love images that could tell a story.

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Slight position change in this one.

The old Post Office building on Princes street. Remember the days of using a telephone booth? I popped the Godox flash to the right of Rachel, adding a kiss of light to the ambient light filtering into the scene.

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The exterior of the old Post office building, but here the atmosphere is more stylistic and gritty with the lighting.

The ugly concrete walkway on upper Dowling street. I popped the Godox ad200 to the right of Rachel to create this frame within a frame image.

Alleyway off Moray Place. I loved the pockets of light in this area, so placed Rachel on the edge of one well lite area and added a pop of flash to fill in the shadows around her eyes.

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Same image but a portrait version of the scene with Rachel looking at the camera. Sometimes it’s too hard to pick which one you like best.

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Stairwells behind the Regent theatre made for fascinating lines in the images. I loved this spot so will include a few variations of the same scene,

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A portrait version of the scene.

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A wider landscape version.

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First Church was closed, so a perfect opportunity to utilise the stunning doors in an image of Rachel.

Dunedin never ceases to amaze me with the number of interesting locations on offer.

Photoshoot: Dunedin city in leather.

In this fashion themed photoshoot, I explore the back alleys of Dunedin city with model Amy in her black biker leathers.

Gear Used: Fujifilm XH1, XF23mm F2, XF56mm 1.2, Godox AD200pro.

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I really loved the iron work over the windows so we went wide here with the XF23mm f2 at f5.6 to create some scale and impact. Great pose from Amy.

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Placing Amy on the ledge provided an opportunity to create a leading line with the stairwell. Here I used the XF56mm @ f5.6 The sunlight is coming from the right of the camera. I am simply using the Godox AD200pro to create fill on Amy’s face.

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The light is skimming across the face of the colourful wall and washing over Amy. XF23mm f2 @f5.6. One of the hardest things about modelling is posing but making it look natural at the same time. Amy really pulls off a candid moment.

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Amy pulls off a Matrix vibe here standing underneath the dripping paint from some street art. XF56mm 1.2 @ f5.6. I placed the light opposite her in this shot so it creates a natural vignette around her.

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My favourite image from the set with the sun creating highlights on Amy’s hair, leather jacket and pants. The Godox Ad200pro provides the fill so we can see Amy’s face as well as C3PO and R2D2. XF56mm 1.2 @ f5.6.

Another fun photoshoot in the colourful and interesting back streets of Dunedin city. A massive thank you to Amy for rocking the biker leathers and shades.

Photoshoot: Street Fashion

Here is the latest blog in my series on street fashion photography. Dunedin has some very interesting back alleyways, making for fantastic fashion shoot locations. All of the images were taken within 30 metres of each other. Technically, I used a single Godox AD200 pro in conjunction with sunlight.

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We incorporated the pink paint on the brick wall with Rachel’s tracksuit top.

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An old stairwell provided a strong graphic element to the shot.

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Seated and framed.

I loved this teal coloured door, and will definitely use it again.

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A single Godox AD200pro provides the light in this scene.

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Going vertical.

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A closer look.

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Colourful street art pops off the wall against the pink of Rachel’s track suit top.

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I am using a single Godox AD200pro to light Rachel from the front, the sun is rim lighting her hair. The wind was just doing its thing!

Another fun shoot with Rachel. Dunedin is a wonderful city, and I look forward to sharing new locations to shoot fashion street imagery.