214/365 Journey of Motherhood
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This is our wonderful family friend, Kristen West. Kristen, her husband Stuart and their daughter Elah are expecting a new addition to their family very soon. Kristen was so awesome to work with. I LOVE this shot!
View 10 other different photos of this shoot with Kristen on my Facebook page!
Camera Info:
Canon 7D, Sigma DC 17-70mm 1:2.8-4 Macro HSM @17mm, ƒ/5.0, 1/60s, ISO
100
Strobist Info: See setup shot here
-X2 Canon 430EXII camera left, both in 40" Westcott Softbox, both
at 1/2 power and 24mm zoom, being held by Voice Activated Light Stand
about 8 feet away and 8 feet high
-Flashes triggered using Interfit Strobies triggers
Comments and faves
Victor J Alfonzo, Psoup216, xavierwallach, daytraitors, and 362 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Michael Herb (22 months ago | reply)
Great shot! love the colors and overall exposure. However, I feel the wood sign or what appears to be a slow speed no wake zone sign is distracting and could easily be removed.
Kalle Forsman (22 months ago | reply)
Sick shot in soo many ways! Wouldnt be as cool if she wasn't preggers.
Psoup216 (22 months ago | reply)
I actually disagree a bit with Michael. I think the channel marker gives this some scale. Just my take though. GREAT photograph.
By the way, no offense. I was actually on YOUR stream marveling at your work yesterday! You're wicked, man.
D.OliveroS (22 months ago | reply)
very nice capture. well done. it reminds me of McNallys kind of photos :D
Michael Herb (22 months ago | reply)
notime4jibbajabba (22 months ago | reply)
Beautiful results . . . it all came together here.
Mick Smith (22 months ago | reply)
Just awesome on so many levels. I just love the way you've posed her and what she's doing is so cool. I get a mixed feeling of a kinda "I was, I am and I will be!" Very much a journey. Does that make sense? haha. Terrific light, both strobe and ambient. Well done. Its great!
Vivek R. Singh: Visual Artist (22 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous shot, your exposure is spot on.
BigDodger (22 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot! Love the colors and composition!
Rhiannon - Black Rose Photography (22 months ago | reply)
Wonderful, I love this shot. X
Teemu R (22 months ago | reply)
The best 'pregnant woman picture' I have ever seen. Perfect light and amazing concept. Good job!
Luca Rusconi (22 months ago | reply)
Very gorgeous shot and idea! Fav
Mr:Mac (22 months ago | reply)
Stunning shot Matt: balance, composition, everything.
CEBImagery.com (22 months ago | reply)
great work Matt..really stellar
chesterr (22 months ago | reply)
Stunning. (i actually don't mind the marker, and think we delete stuff out of images too much just because we can)
brandonhuang (22 months ago | reply)
Love this low pov, and the light is beautiful! It's almost as if she were glowing :)
Éothain (22 months ago | reply)
Great!
mojo2u (22 months ago | reply)
Excellent image and excellent processing...
ΞSSΞ®®Ξ (22 months ago | reply)
very beautiful
ChackM55 (22 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, congrats on Explore !
Via Today's Explore at #45 on Fluidr
RichardTerborg (22 months ago | reply)
so awesome! so different! love it!
David O. Andersen (22 months ago | reply)
amazing lighting and composition - great job on the wb!
Nick P Lee (22 months ago | reply)
Such a refreshing take on the pregnancy image.
johanbe (22 months ago | reply)
Beautiful picture
Daveevan (22 months ago | reply)
Nice Shot!
dieillusion (22 months ago | reply)
great Idea, nice work and shoot, lovely
| steTtì | guarisco&torno (22 months ago | reply)
awesome!
Via Today's Explore at #45 on Fluidr
asa.higgs (22 months ago | reply)
Such a sick idea! I'd never be able to think of using these props! Nice;y done.
Tyla'75 (22 months ago | reply)
superb! love this so much.
Guillaume Chanson (22 months ago | reply)
This is a so great shot !!
You did an awesome work on it !!
Congrats !!
royaldrummer (22 months ago | reply)
beautiful
aaross (22 months ago | reply)
Absolutely killer shot!
tauk2mi (22 months ago | reply)
The word 'beautiful' is just not enough...great work.
decafeined (22 months ago | reply)
wow.. fantastic photography!! .. you are absolutely inspiring. congratulations and keep it up!
if you want you can take a look at my photostream and add me as a contact please =)
Via Today's Explore at #45 on Fluidr
Craig's Collection (22 months ago | reply)
Wow, great shot!
deep blue2 (22 months ago | reply)
Superb lighting & the unusual location for a maternity shot really makes this stand out!
zécarlos[ ô ]unroyal (22 months ago | reply)
Epic.
{Josephiney} (22 months ago | reply)
Have you quit your day job yet? Holy moly. This is some outstanding portfolio work! Beautiful and powerful at the same time.
dreamer@desh (22 months ago | reply)
marvelous
streubie (22 months ago | reply)
I really dislike maternity shots in general, but this is something amazing. Well done Matt!
Jen E Lou [deleted] (22 months ago | reply)
WOW!
rob.Forte (22 months ago | reply)
congrats your photo is on explore
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Johnnyboy1000 (22 months ago | reply)
Fantastic idea, superbly shot, really do like the inventiveness and thought that has gone into this.....unusual, unexpected and very, very good!
Graham_CS (22 months ago | reply)
Congrats on Explore! Great shot, and I know the balance required to stand up on that board........ although it must be tough with that extra weight! I hope you did this quickly.
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Dan Dewan (22 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot Matt, Great light and pose. And look at the size of that paddle! Wow :)
Julen Ussia (22 months ago | reply)
The light and the idea are great !
Son of Vin (22 months ago | reply)
Perfect.
TheRedDragon (22 months ago | reply)
Great idea and shot
~ Commented with Flickr Studio for iPad.
~Jamesy~ (22 months ago | reply)
Now that is a really nice idea for a maturnity shot - well done.
rafasgj (22 months ago | reply)
This is amazing. The set on Facebook, is gorgeous!