This is an update to give a little more depth to the last completely underground Cenote TTD session.
Technically, this kind of session really can push the equipment to the total risk. We ended up tossing a Pocket Wizard Multi Max in the drink on this session. I never really liked that Max, too many buttons to push on the front. I'd find myself shooting and having brushed against it. Just a few clicks can get you back to real life, but sometimes those clicks on the Max aren't too fun when time is flying by.
Here is my strobe underwater, shot with an overexposure of 2 stops. The flash was set to 1/4 power in this frame. Housing max depth 12-15 inches. Magenta Gel on flash.
*wanna learn how to light like this? Read www.strobist.com
Gracias to Rodrigo for his sacrifices here.
Some of my favorites:
I took the flash out of the water. Rodrigo aimed the flash at the ceiling. From this perspective, the reflection of the blue is WICKED.
Sol Tamargo had mixed in another strobe in the background, gelled RED. This room was so big that we actually had the flash set up around 30 feet away, in another open area in a back room.
With our hot lights on her and the humidity underground, Standing in this location elevates the core temperature, big time.
This one really lets you understand hot "steamy" the groom was for the bride... they went to 65 degree water. Look at this steam coming off him as they were waist deep in water.
Lastly, Sol finishes this off with more red / blue sexy mix.... I love the reflections.
THANKS for stopping by. Inspired by this, please tell us your comments.
Cheers,
matt
Awesome pics , the last one has the best lighting.
un-freakin believable, I am in awe...makes me want to go shoot some amazingness
Very powerful images!
No words!!!
What a rockin session! Wish we had locations like this near us.
Keep up the inspiring work guys.
And Merry Christmas from the UK.
Steve
i am often inspired by your work. although i don’t have the techhical skill yet, your locations and colors are simply breathtaking!
that is amazing!! you guys rock like no other.
These are awesome. The thinking behind the shoot and the result are excellent!
Awesome work guys! It is actually so nice to hear that this was not a piece of cake shoot! Seriously, pushing your creative abilities and taking risks on a shoot can stress anyone out - especially me! Amazing shots and so worth all the hard work! Enjoy the holidays!!
I love it! Very creative (and risky) use of strobes to add to the over feel of the photos.
Hello Matt and Sol,
Thank you for showcasing this super Job.. I am just in the begging stages of the lighting with flashes.. great work! thank you for sharing your experiences with all of Us…
Bien, pues como ha dicho Sol en forodefotografos.com que estas aprendiendo el idioma, aqui te lo pongo en el mio:
“La Ostia”
Tanto el ambiente, como el clima creado con el juego de temperaturas, y dejando a un lado la predisposicion de los novios… aqui veo un trabajo simple y llanamente ESPECTACULAR.
Una gran fuente de inspiracion y aunque aqui (En España) pues no tenemos “cenotes” (menos en mi zona que no tenemos costa ni mar, eso si frio, todo el que querais)... Siempre puede ser aplicable a otros modos de fotografia en interior.
Desde este momento añado a mis bookmarks vuestro blog y lo visitaré asiduamente.
Un fuerte abrazo desde España.
Dany.-
Ps. Be water my friend, and… be ligth! ;)
Looking good man. The gels and the gel color choices were excellent, 100% eye candy.
One day we will will be shooting UW together. One day soon I hope!
Orale!!! matt eres un genio en la iluminación que forma tan creativa de iluminar y la produccion con velas ni hablar de fabula las imagenes. tengo todo el dia esta pagina abierta viendo las imagenes ya me regaño mi novia dice que me ponga a trabajar jajajaja. felicidades y muchas gracias por compartir tantas cosas en este fantastico blog.
saludos
WOW! These are wonderful! I especially love the last 2.
This was a very hard session., we spent 3 hours inside the cave, before getting into the water, it was very hot and I was stressing out because the bride felt uncomfortable, when we got in the water bride and groom were happy, but we still were stressing out trying to keep the gear safe.
The result are amazing photos, and the bride loved them!, but we discover that it was waaay harder than we thought… , but… we want to be different and creative and that is hard..