@ Battery Park in New York City with the lovely Miss Marketa Belonoha
We had a fantastic view, but passersby gawked at Marketa more than they admired Lady Liberty.
Diana expertly applying makeup…
I fix all the settings on my camera so we’re good to go when the model’s ready.
Here, I set the ISO to 400 in the shade and then to 200-250 when I had a little more sunlight.
After a few shots, I always let the creative team see the image and make minor tweaks.
- This is good for the model in case she needs more direction on expression(s) or posing.
- This is good for the makeup artist so she can see how the makeup looks “on film.”
- And this is great for the photographer so everyone can pat her on the back and tell her she’s awesome.
Jon is the best self-proclaimed “Reflector Bitch” in town! It’s hard work, gotta rest in between looks.
The Dream Team 
Check out the final shots here.
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I love these images of Marketa! She is a true beauty.
i like the fact that you show behind the scenes shots for fun amy. i usually don’t have another shooter on location with me, i’ve had people offer but always declined, but maybe now i’ll change my mind…it’s kinda nice to be able to see your work ‘in progress’. i also like how forthcoming you are with your shooting information (ie. posting your gear for the shoot in your blog entry). i used to show my exif data on flickr, then for some reason turned it off. it’s still in the ‘tags’ but you’ve inspired me to turn it back on…if i thought it was a nice touch reading yours, perhaps someone else will appreciate reading mine. i had this conversation with a makeup artist recently about how some photogs/MUAs are so secretive and don’t want to share any information. i don’t want to be ‘one of them’. if you can help someone learn even the smallest thing, why not…good karma non?
thanks amy
Hi Amy, Roger (no relation to me) nicely (and quite coincidentally) highlights that unique angle to teaching I was telling you about a couple days ago. -Steve
Thanks for sharing the Behind the scenes. Looks like everyone had a blast.
I loved the photos from this shoot so much. Her makeup/hair/clothing options were all stellar. She looked fresh and energetic and there was just something about her that made me want to find out more.
Again, so happy for behind-the-scenes pics and tips. Thank you!
Oh, wow! Thank you. I love the feedback. Noted and appreciated!
Bruno, thank you. Marketa really is gorgeous. I could shoot her 10 times and not get sick of her.
Roger, thank you for the in-depth comment. I love your photography. I usually don’t have a behind-the-scenes shooter, either, but Jon insisted on them, and I’m glad he did. I post my exif data (on flickr) for a number of reasons:
1. I learned about the “1/focal length” rule because I posted my exif data. I am a self-taught photographer, so sometimes I miss even the most obvious rules in photography. A kind photographer named Robert Haws gently pointed out the 1/focal length rule that helped me tremendously on location shoots.
2. I don’t have any secrets.
3. If the exif data helps someone, great! More beautiful photography for the world to view.
Steve and Pete, you rock.
Thanks, Cristina! I can only take credit for the styling and the concept. Diana did an amazing job with the makeup (as always), and Marketa was just her usual, stunning self. I’m glad you all like the behind-the-scenes shots. I’ll do my best to post more.
I told you about that when we first met in 2007, ding dong.
@ Jon: I’m hard-headed. Call it a personality flaw, but you should be used to it by now.
you’re welcome for the comment amy. thank YOU for your compliment, i’m flattered (as obviously i like your work so your compliment has extra value to me)
“1/focal length” rule, i assume you mean shutter speeds to avoid blur when hand holding? even when i REMEMBER to be diligent about that i know my hands can still be shaky…i’ve noticed a few photogs that seem to like doubling that (my rudimentary observation of their exif data leads me to ASSume that..haha). i can’t remember who taught me that one though. turns out you and i went to the same school of photography though
that’s partly why i appreciate people sharing knowledge because not all of us went to film/photography school. if someone else hadn’t told me, i wouldn’t know. so why shouldn’t i tell someone else…
…and yes, i can confirm steve and i are NOT related
Hi Amy,
I found your site through Marketa. I became a big fan of your work (especially.: your “animal” and “macro” pictures). I wish I could take such fantastic pictures too
I do have a question: what are these colorful items on the last 8 “macro” shots?
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