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 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.