Some images from a recent week-long commission. Shot in a studio, well room, converted into a studio. We had an ever revolving cast of sportsmen and women to shoot. The models were all excellent - you can really tell the difference between someone who knows a sport and someone who really knows a sport. Stills don't leave anywhere to hide. Casting is critical.
I wanted to create a slightly gritty feel - not overly messed around with or reliant on post to create the images. A strong directional top light filled from the front and clipped from the back but this sort of lighting means the sweet spot is narrow - the difference between an image looking amazing and rubbish is a few inches so you really have to shoot through the arch of motion. So we shot lots. Sorry Macbook. A dream commission for a advertising photographer.
