Rachel Bajada in Paris Copyright Carla Coulson
I had the great pleasure this year to photograph many Australians in Paris including two exotic beauties, Rachel Bajada and Tina Arena. The images were created for Inside Out and Gourmet Traveller and I adored shooting these two great gals.
The above pic was taken in the beautiful Bouillon Racine in the 6th arrondissement and although I shot many photos in the wonderful Belle Epoque decor I had a feeling she would look like a movie-star shot through the window! So I took this pic as the last shot of the day.
Shooting Notes:
One of the things to watch for when shooting through windows is the reflections and flare. I had a lot of trouble finding an angle that didn't have a reflection of a big white van all the way across Rachel's face. There was no moving the parked Parisian cars so Carla had to move her butt to find the right spot! This pic was taken using natural daylight on my Canon 5D Mark II.
Tina Arena at Au Général La Fayette Paris Copyright Carla Coulson
Tina Area is one of those people I love shooting in all seasons in all situations. Generous, warm, funny and down-to-earth Tina makes for the perfect portrait subject. Portraiture is definately a collaboration between two people and the images are special when both participants, the photographer and the subject are willing to give. Tina is definately a giver and drop-dead gorgeous to boot!
Shooting Notes:
This pic was shot at the end of the day in those last moments after the sun has gone down. We used a pro-foto battery pack with a bare flash head to achieve this light. The flash was positioned to my right and pointed down at Tina at a 45 degree angle. I didn't want to blast her with light but I did want the appearance of daylight. Tina did the rest!! This photo was taken on my Canon 5D Mark II.
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Carla x
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I love the photo of Tina, one of the best I've seen of her.
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These are beautiful! You are wonderful aren't you?
ReplyDeleteIt's funny to be seeing your blog after I was re-reading an article about you in Inside Out Magazine. I re-read it many times as your lifestyle is inspiring as is your apartment!
Love your style!
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Thanks DJ she is a treat to photograph and such a great girl x
ReplyDeleteb thank-you for the lovely comment it is a great read Inside Out x
ReplyDeleteOh Tina is so gorgeous and that shot is so natural and beautiful! I loveit!
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ReplyDeleteOh thank you for coming to visit and I hope that I did credit your work with a link to this blog! THANK YOU and you are a gifted photographer, but I am sure you are aware of that, for your work is admired so. Thank you again!! Anita
Gorge Gal!
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my screen is just 15" wide and all yr vertical pics are severely cropped. wish I could see the whole pic w/out scrolling
Oh these are lovely Carla. The light is beautiful and I'd never guess a flash was used. I had to chuckle over your remark about the big white van. What's with those all over Paris? They have ruined so many of my photos! Grrrr. I'm more aware of them now and am slowing figuring out how to move my butt around to avoid the glare, the vans and the damn green trash cans everywhere!
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Wow, gorgeous girls and love how you did it and when you shot.
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Oh Carla, you're making me want to start bribing my friends into letting me take their portraits. I love and so appreciate how you take us behind the scenes of your shoots. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI adore that photo of Tina, she is so naturally beautiful- stunning lips and skin. Love the simplcity of the location with the lined up chairs- she looks like she's waiting for someone- her love maybe? It leaves it to your imagination. xxCorrina.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Carla! :) x
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