About the Image

This is a lifestyle beauty portrait created to capture a real moment that brands often look for. I positioned the model lying in a bed of golden ginkgo leaves to create a naturally textured backdrop that you can see in beauty, and fashion-related campaigns.

The model’s hand partially lifted toward her face was something the model did without me asking her, it was real. This is why great models are worth the money.

Feel free to share, this is the shortcut link: stpvd.com/25/26

For Photographers

The Gear:
Canon digital camera set to 100 ISO, 1/90 shutter speed using an 85mm Canon lens set to f4.5.

The Light:
Ambient, solid soft overcast.

We are based in Atlanta, Georgia, Los Angeles, USA & Milan, Italy, and serve the nation and travel worldwide for projects, both video and stills. On average we travel 175 days a year from all over the USA, to Singapore to Japan, Europe and the Middle East. We are normally in Europe 2 or 3 times a year, mostly Italy and Germany, shooting for clients there.

If you would like to use this image, or any of my images for mock or comp use, please just ask. There is never a charge for this service. Educational use is permitted without charge, unless published, but please ask first. All commercial use is available only with a limited copyright release prior to use from the copyright holder, Steve Thornton. Thanks for looking!