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Here is another example of my mantra of trying out all the angles. Usually, you wouldn’t shoot a model from above. And likewise, when the model is lying down, you would usually shoot from the side or a bit more from the feet to elongate the legs. And that works.

But here, while moving around Kelsey Wolfe lying on a big rock, I saw this, and I found the angle irresistible and much more interesting than the “regular view.”

And as you know, pixels are free when you shoot digital; and all you need to try out some unusual things, and sometimes beautiful things happen when you do.

And sometimes they don’t, but so what?

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Dan Katz

Superb lesson about continuing on "after you got the shot." I had a creative director in an ad agency who said to me, "I like the idea, Dan." and I thought I was done. But then he said, "So what's the next good idea?" Only after I went back to my desk did I come up with a another - better concept.

Eric Adeleye

Excellent work. You shared good information about using angles, changing your perspective, and trying something different. Did you shoot this in natural light or with a strobe?

Michael Proudfit

This content could not be more wholesome and natural. She and the earth belong together. Fabulously crafted sir! 🥰

thomasholmphoto

Thanks Eric, this is natural light only. I very very rarely use strobes outdoor. The “trick” if you can calm it that is to learn to use natural light.

thomasholmphoto

Yep, you can usually get something more out of any situation but you never know if it’ll be better (or not) until you try.

Daniel Brändli

Yes, you usually don't look closely enough and are already thinking about the next situation instead of trying to optimize an existing one. That's really something I should do even better. Great shot, nice line. The only thing that bothers me is her finger ring. I have so the idea nature pure is body pure, without jewelry and so on. Or is that too conservative an idea?

thomasholmphoto

I tend to like when models keep their jewelry on. I find it adds a bit to the image of who they are and what they like. If it's subtle.