We go behind the scenes at Gina’s recent epic photo shoot: including Harley Davidsons, Mustangs, horses, drones, teepees, five models and much more!
Gina and Valerie talk about what’s involved in preparing for the shoot, coordinating a huge crew, handling the client and what happens when your main model cancels at the last minute.
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Show notes
Useful link
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Listener questions
From Matt Zahn:
“I have been asked to shoot a senior portrait session. The place the girl wants to shoot charges $150 for 1.5 hours. Some of you may have heard about it: Sonnenberg Gardens in Canandaigua NY.
Couple of questions.
1. Does this seem like an average fee?
2. This cost gets passed on to the customer. What is a fair price above and beyond that location fee?
3. What kind of lighting gear would you bring? I am thinking one light stand one speedlight with shoot through umbrella. Maybe some gels?
Thoughts?”
We answer this in the podcast!
Gear Question from Brian Becnel
“Gina, you mentioned a new boom stand you got from Manfrotto. I also bought a Neweer boom last week that I quickly returned, way too cheaply made.
Can you share the details of the boom you chose?”
Manfrotto 420B Combi Boom Stand (Black)
What happens on an epic shoot for a surf brand?
This week’s show notes are mainly told in behind-the-scenes pictures
Shoot timeline
Sunday
11am My flight to Sydney was cancelled.
1pm new flight
2.30 Arrive Sydney
4.30 arrive Coledale and scout location
5-6pm dusk shots and skies
6-8 buy food for catering
8pm dinner
10pm main model cancels
10.11.30pm cast new model
12midnight-4.30am sleep
5.30 am organise gear
6.30 am first models and MU arrive
10am first model sent home
4.30pm wrap
6.30 Drive back to Sydney Airport
Midnight home
Above: Footage from the drone
Drone operator: Mark Leuschner www.australianaerialimagery.com.au
Above: Mustang horse shoot
Above: Main Location Coledale Beach,NSW
Above: Behind the scenes location #2 Coledale beach
Above: Location #2 Working with available light +fill light
Above: Using shade in extreme conditions
Above: Creating “life” in a still shot
Above: Emily in the Mad Max pursuit car
Above: Karina and Chris test shot
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