Okay, its not really an outhouse – but here are two shots from an engagement session over the weekend. In the Orange Grove area of Patapsco State Park we found this little run-down shack, small about 6′ by 6′ and square. Normal shots were ok, sunlight reflected into their faces to lighten up the shadows. I wanted a little punch in the background and think the light really helps. See the before and after below.
What is different here? Just a strobe inside the shack, 1/4 power and triggered by a pocket wizard. You could have gotten away with an optical slave here as well. Think about your environment and don’t be afraid to experiment when you’re already sure you have the safe shots in the can. Here I took a few in the doorway of the shack without lighting and then turned on the flash and went that route. If I didn’t like them? I could have never shown them to the clients and they’d still be happy – they see the safe shots and that’s that.
Awesome work!