- Above
- broken rules
- Center Framed
- Details
- Dinner
- Evening
- High Angle
- Indoor
- Leading lines
- Looking down
- Moody
- Soft Light
- Table Setting
The story behind the image
Composition
Using the balcony to get above the subjects provided a unique perspective to the shot ski. I wanted to frame the subjects in the lower third of the image which would allow the symmetry of the tables and guests eating to still be in the frame. I had pre-scouted from the balcony knowing that if the shot ski were to happen on the bar, some climbing + leaning over would be required in order to get the shot. And thankfully it did unfold that way. Not only does the composition make our eyes happy but it also captured the casual and fun atmosphere of their reception.
framing
Center Framed
Focusing
Describe how you spoke to your subject(s)
As I had to lean over the balcony railing to get my desired composition on this image I had to shoot on live view. I moved my focal point to the lower third of my frame in order to focus on the guests enjoying the shot ski.
Focus Mode
Single Shot Autofocus
Focus POints
Single Point
Focused on
The Shot Ski
Equipment &
Exif
Camera
Lens
Flash
Filter
1/200 @ f/2.0 ISO3200 WB-6500
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.
Light & Weather
The room was bright enough that we were able to use the ambient light + shoot at a higher ISO. As the image was shot from above the subjects were lit quite nicely on their own when they tipped their heads up to take the shot.
Light Type
Natural Light
Time of day
Evening
Weather
Indoor
Editing Workflow
How did you edit this image?
We started by applying our preset (which is a heavily altered version of the original VSCO preset) + changed the white balance. Once the color of the image was good it was exported from Lightroom + opened up in PhotoShop to remove a few distractions. Adding some grain in Alien Skin was the final step in the editing process.
Editing Software
Adobe Lightroom Classic
Preset Used
Heavily altered VSCO Preset
Challenges
The main challenge was the climbing + leaning that was required in order to get the desired framing.
Solutions
I pre scouted what I would need to do in order to get the shot. That way I was prepared when the opportunity presented itself as everything happened quite quickly.
Location
Location Name
Dusty's Bar and BBQ
Location aDDRESS
2040 London Ln RR 2, Whistler, BC V0N 1B2
Loation Type
Restaurant
Country
Canada
Whenever entering a new space make sure to check out all of your surroundings. Anything that allows you to get a different viewpoint is a gift. Use it.
