Image & Video Creation
Sunset in the valley
A photoshoot for a client that want to promote her career on the modeling. I delivered a pack of 20 photos edited and ready to print or use on social media.
Year :
2021
Industry :
Modeling
Client :
Claudia Herrera Chavarria
Project Duration :
2 Weeks
Problem :
In the realm of editorial look photographs, it is often challenging to create compositions that convey both sophistication and visual intrigue without overwhelming the viewer. Trying to achieve an image that is powerful but simple with a composition that captures the eye of the viewer is a challenge that most models and agencies face.
Solution :
A golden-hour portrait study shot on location in the hills. This series explores how backlight can shape mood — letting sunlight define edges, texture, and emotion more than front-key exposure.
The subject stands against the warm landscape while the sun sets behind them, creating strong rim light around the hair and silhouette. The background rolls into soft gradients of orange and shadow, blending natural scenery with a cinematic sense of calm.
The intention isn’t just to show a person — but to show what the hour feels like.
Challenge :
The main difficulty of this golden-hour shoot was balancing the exposure. Shooting directly into the bright sun with a telephoto lens made it easy to blow out the highlights in the sky and hair.
The key challenge was finding an exposure dark enough to protect those bright details without letting the subject's face become too dark. This balancing act was especially tricky due to the limited dynamic range of the APS-C sensor.
Summary :
"Sunset in the valley" is a project that explores the fusion of intimate portraiture and the overwhelming intensity of natural light. By utilizing a compressed telephoto perspective, the project frames a human subject directly against the setting sun.
By focusing on the critical balance between the harsh solar flare and the soft illumination of the subject's features, the project delivers a warm, cinematic visual language that is both dramatic and deeply personal.
More Projects
Image & Video Creation
Sunset in the valley
A photoshoot for a client that want to promote her career on the modeling. I delivered a pack of 20 photos edited and ready to print or use on social media.
Year :
2021
Industry :
Modeling
Client :
Claudia Herrera Chavarria
Project Duration :
2 Weeks
Problem :
In the realm of editorial look photographs, it is often challenging to create compositions that convey both sophistication and visual intrigue without overwhelming the viewer. Trying to achieve an image that is powerful but simple with a composition that captures the eye of the viewer is a challenge that most models and agencies face.
Solution :
A golden-hour portrait study shot on location in the hills. This series explores how backlight can shape mood — letting sunlight define edges, texture, and emotion more than front-key exposure.
The subject stands against the warm landscape while the sun sets behind them, creating strong rim light around the hair and silhouette. The background rolls into soft gradients of orange and shadow, blending natural scenery with a cinematic sense of calm.
The intention isn’t just to show a person — but to show what the hour feels like.
Challenge :
The main difficulty of this golden-hour shoot was balancing the exposure. Shooting directly into the bright sun with a telephoto lens made it easy to blow out the highlights in the sky and hair.
The key challenge was finding an exposure dark enough to protect those bright details without letting the subject's face become too dark. This balancing act was especially tricky due to the limited dynamic range of the APS-C sensor.
Summary :
"Sunset in the valley" is a project that explores the fusion of intimate portraiture and the overwhelming intensity of natural light. By utilizing a compressed telephoto perspective, the project frames a human subject directly against the setting sun.
By focusing on the critical balance between the harsh solar flare and the soft illumination of the subject's features, the project delivers a warm, cinematic visual language that is both dramatic and deeply personal.
More Projects
Image & Video Creation
Sunset in the valley
A photoshoot for a client that want to promote her career on the modeling. I delivered a pack of 20 photos edited and ready to print or use on social media.
Year :
2021
Industry :
Modeling
Client :
Claudia Herrera Chavarria
Project Duration :
2 Weeks
Problem :
In the realm of editorial look photographs, it is often challenging to create compositions that convey both sophistication and visual intrigue without overwhelming the viewer. Trying to achieve an image that is powerful but simple with a composition that captures the eye of the viewer is a challenge that most models and agencies face.
Solution :
A golden-hour portrait study shot on location in the hills. This series explores how backlight can shape mood — letting sunlight define edges, texture, and emotion more than front-key exposure.
The subject stands against the warm landscape while the sun sets behind them, creating strong rim light around the hair and silhouette. The background rolls into soft gradients of orange and shadow, blending natural scenery with a cinematic sense of calm.
The intention isn’t just to show a person — but to show what the hour feels like.
Challenge :
The main difficulty of this golden-hour shoot was balancing the exposure. Shooting directly into the bright sun with a telephoto lens made it easy to blow out the highlights in the sky and hair.
The key challenge was finding an exposure dark enough to protect those bright details without letting the subject's face become too dark. This balancing act was especially tricky due to the limited dynamic range of the APS-C sensor.
Summary :
"Sunset in the valley" is a project that explores the fusion of intimate portraiture and the overwhelming intensity of natural light. By utilizing a compressed telephoto perspective, the project frames a human subject directly against the setting sun.
By focusing on the critical balance between the harsh solar flare and the soft illumination of the subject's features, the project delivers a warm, cinematic visual language that is both dramatic and deeply personal.