Here's a typical example of an alumni magazine shoot. We're in an old gym and have 10 minutes to shoot these alumni for the cover, before they head downstairs to an awards ceremony. Our designated location is a dumpy curtain, so we scramble for a new environment. I like the glass block wall, but the sun has long since set. With the help of some powerful strobes and a bit of photo knowledge, I'm able to light a nice clean cover for my clients. Within minutes our subjects arrive with the President of the Babson. We were very fortunate in this case to have a woman in the shot, whose clothes and hair provided much needed color contrast, not to mention natural beauty.As in most cases, the 'pre-planned' location isn't right and thinking on your feet is required. All in all, a very successful shot.
