Summer fields by ltodd

Summer fields

I have been studying the style of Brooke Shaden this week ( http://brookeshaden.com/gallery/) and I really admire the way she always is very clear about what she is aiming to communicate with her images. Her style is unique, one that I don't think I would aspire to (even if I had a smidgen of her talent!!), but seeing a glimpse of her approach to her photo shoot and editing has been enlightening.
Here is my daughter in a car park near our home. I realised how incredibly uncomfortable I am at directing a model - even my own daughter! :)

Lovely!
February 9th, 2014  
Gorgeous shot, well done!
February 9th, 2014  
Sue
Beautifully done Lyn! Fav
February 9th, 2014  
@redpants @lauramalone82 @kporte thanks so much everyone - I do appreciate your encouragement! :))
February 9th, 2014  
gorgeous...FAV for me.
February 9th, 2014  
Stunning results Lyn. So dramatic and artistic.
February 9th, 2014  
What stunning light and colour tones. Fav!
February 9th, 2014  
Lovely image, I like the light. I like Brooke's work too. I'd love to be able to produce images something like hers but even if I could direct him my model won't look good in a dress.
February 9th, 2014  
@suebarni LOL! Brooke does make it all look so straightforward! I struggle to not make a mess of the camera settings & focus - a 'model' was exponentially more challenging. She could probably make any model look stunning - human or animal.
@lisatargowska thanks Lisa :) natural lighting can be quite magical
February 9th, 2014  
Great looking natural light and tones for this picture! I'll take a look at Brooke Shaden's work for sure. The rim lighting around your daughter is spot on for the shot!
February 9th, 2014  
this is beautiful! the tones and light are stunning and there's something tremendously intriguing about the image overall... Just had a quick look at Shaden's work and it really is amazing!
February 9th, 2014  
romantic. love the sephia effect!
February 9th, 2014  
The light is amazing. So what were you aiming to communicate? :-P
February 9th, 2014  
Lovely lighting - sort of like a fashion shoot for a designer gown!
February 9th, 2014  
I am a huge fan of her work, it is truly inspiring and love she teaches in a very very relaxed manner yet her work is truly intricate and incredibly creative. there definitely is something in this shot that reminds me of her work. beautiful!
February 9th, 2014  
Beautiful!
February 9th, 2014  
@m9f9l :) I thought it might come to me while shooting (doh!) & that is lesson 1 from Brooke - start with a plan!!
@redy4et I actually bought from a thrift shop for photography because it was a single colour, and the chiffon is so 'flow-ey' (7 we held it to gether with safety pins!)
@roseolivia ohh thankyou! - Brooke is an artisan of compositing and colour correction as well as a beautiful shining spirit. There is so much more to know/learn in photography than how to work the camera!
February 9th, 2014  
This is so beautiful!
February 10th, 2014  
Very nice shot.
February 10th, 2014  
Beautiful capture, definitely see the Brooke Shaden influence here.
February 16th, 2014  
This is really lovely - so atmospheric. It caught my eye as I was scrolling through the last few images of all those whom I'm following. Hope you have a great weekend!
February 21st, 2014  
@julieco thanks Julie :) I am enjoying the break already after a so-so week. I hope you have a wonderful & rewarding weekend too! :)
February 22nd, 2014  
Beautiful photograph that reflects romantic mood :)
February 22nd, 2014  
gorgeous lighting and framing.
February 23rd, 2014  
I really like this. Beautiful light and romantic atmosphere.
March 7th, 2014  
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