Dance Photography with the new Fujifilm X-T3
The human form in motion is one of the most elusive yet intriguing photographic themes. Capturing the graceful forms of in-flight dancers, capturing a moment in 1/2000 seconds and all that makes dance photography a favorite of mine!
Just before the holiday season, I got a phone call from FujiFilm Portugal, my brand new Fujifilm X-T3 was on its way! It was recently voted the best camera of 2018. When you feel it in your hands and use it you can definitely understand why! Not only it is a powerhouse, shooting stills super fast at 30 frames per second, but as well it’s also one of the best video cameras in its segment.
The Shoot
Basically, I divided the shoot into two main parts. The first one I had a big piece of cloth hanging from the ceiling that the model could use. This was more of a warm-up for the fun part: the dance photography! First, we made some images of her jumping to get an idea of how it looks. It was the time to bring the big bucket with flour hanging in my studio for these type of things. Again we started it slowly by her throwing it without moving much, and gradually turning it into harder and harder jumps and poses to perform. I love how the flour, such a simple material, becomes as if one with the movements of the dancer.
Camera and Lighting
On this shoot, I had a prototype of the Fujifilm X-T3. A little beast of a camera that eventually I ended up buying as a worthy successor of my X-T2. I paired it with the Fujinon XF56mm F1.2, that way I could shoot all the action happening in front of the camera and being far away from all the dust flying in the air.In terms of lighting, I had my big Westcott Octabank with a Profoto D2. I mounted that one on a boom stand and placed it on top of the model turned a bit to the background to avoid flares in my camera. The second light was a Profoto B1, with a Westcott Stripbank. This one, I placed on the right side of the camera closer to the model. It helped me get a bit more information on her legs and body. I had big Westcott silver ScrimJim placed behind the model on the left side of the camera.
Amazing new backdrops
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At Photokina this past year, I saw these pretty backdrops in one of the booths. Later I talked with the guys at Ibermagem and they quickly hooked me up with FotoSTILfondo. They sent me two of their canvas backdrops to try out. I asked them for their biggest sizes since the images I had planned were full body, including jumps and space on top - the size of 2.6 by 6 meters made it happen perfectly. The dance photography with Clara and all the dust and jumping put the backdrop to a really good test of resistance from its very first shoot. I must say it was super easy to clean, the flour we poured all over was simply vacuumed out. Its grip was perfect for the dancer to perform some complex jumps without the danger of sliding.
If you are interested in getting the backdrops here is their price list, without IVA.
For more information, you can contact Diana From Ibermagem.
Gear List:
Fujifilm X-T3;
Fujinon XF56mm F1.2;
Profoto D2 and B1;
Westcott Octabank and Stripbank;
3LeggedThing Albert tripod;
FotoStilFondo backdrop;
SanDisk Extreme SD card;
Studio tripods;
Flour.
Details from the shoot
It's a wrap!
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It seems like you did an amazing job with the shoot. Such stunning photo's and you can see how much the model is enjoying it which is a testament to your skill as a photographer.
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What a wrap. That last image was very funny. Great work. SO much energy and passion. Thanks for sharing so many details. The final product looks so impecable we forget all the work that led to it.
Fantastic!
Hello there @joaocarlosphoto!!
What a stunning gallery you have today. I love it all! It was nice to capture a few moves especially with the powder effect you have had. And yes the last picture was very candid yet the genuine fun feeling is also felt.
Thank you for sharing your great snaps on human movement. Indeed it is hard to master and get the perfect shot. Of course, I envy your camera!!!!!!! 😍😊
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Seems like a great camera but I believe that it's more about your skills :) camera is important too but not everyone can take such photos. They all are amazing! I particularly like the 5th, 7th and 8th ones. SO much emotions in those photos. She also did a great job!
The idea with the flour is great! Such a simple thing and so much effect. I also like the backdrop - simple and effective.
Thank you for sharing!
Great shoots!!
Amazing photos and I love Black and White!
Congratulations and Steem on!
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Great shoots!!
Amazing photos and I love Black and White!
Congratulations and Steem on!
Beautiful black and white photos in Clara Mantua the dust that she throws up in a great detail that in the life of life in the photos .. about this blog too thin I congratulate you friends and that you continue sharing your talent God bless you @joaocarlosphoto
there is so much art in these photos, the dancer and the photographer fusing together their skills to give an excellent performance, it is amazing how expressive the human body can be and how photography can steal a fragment of lived life and make it immortal
Great photos. The model is really stunning and your photos make her justice. Phenomenal job with the camera.
By the way, are you from Portugal? Do you know about the project @steemitportugal..?
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