Calm
This photo was made with several different options – different framing and poses because the couple was very natural and they were constantly doing something and changing their poses. However, the best thing for me was the central framing, which directly leads our eyes to the couple, as does the mixing of colors. This frame was supposed to be simple, and at the same time unique due to its emotions and color.
Leading LinesSymmetry
Lower ThirdsWideLower AngleFull BodyNegative Space
I focused on the couple since they were being lit inside the little cabin. Since I was outside and shooting a bit far away, I just simply moved my focus point over any of them and found the focus this way.
Live View Continuous
Single Point
The Couple
The way the EXIF is written out follows the common photographic method (with the inclusion of White Balance at the end). Here it is broken down:
Shutter Speed @ Aperture ISO White Balance.
This image was taken just before the sun had completely disappeared. It was during the infamous blue hour. However, the main source of light on our couple was the artificial light in the cabin. I had no control over it (it was basically On or Off) and since I loved the contrast between the warm glow of the artificial light and the cold tones of the blue hour, I kept it on.
Mixed Lighting
Soft,Harsh
Night
Clear
I first applied my personal preset to this photo and adjusted the colors to get the overall tones I was after. I kept things relatively dark and contrasty as I wanted the stars to really stand out. Once I had finished the base edit, I then brought the image into photoshop where I overlayed the stars and set the blend mode to Screen.
The biggest challenge of this photo was time, because the sun in Poland in May sets very quickly and we only had a few moments to take the “perfect” photo. Literally moments after this photo was taken, it became completely dark.
The only thing was to be quick. I had this idea in my mind and I knew what I wanted, so I didn’t waste time and went straight to the point.
Folwark Ruchenka
Słoneczna 25, 07-102 Ruchna, POLAND
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