This month's cover features a photo from a recent shoot of Swedish photographer Thomas Ohlsson and Swedish model Emelie Bernstein. Since November is generally quite a dark month in (not only) Sweden, we decided to try to brighten your day with showing you not only photos from one shoot in this short Editor's Choice, but from two! Since Thomas and Emelie had two shoots this autumn and we loved both of them, we thought why not just share both with you. In this Editor's Choice we also introduce a small new section 'Why ZZ Loves It', in which we talk more about what we loved about the shoots and what stood out to us.
So there we go - two shoots in one Editor's Choice and a brand new section - enjoy reading!
So there we go - two shoots in one Editor's Choice and a brand new section - enjoy reading!
Thomas Ohlsson
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"I have been shooting portrait work (non-professional) for around five years time. I have a few "regular" collaborators but I try to add new faces in the mix as well. These two shoots were planned in autumn 2020 in Lund, Sweden. Both, me and the model had a few ideas of what location we could use, but it is always something you need to be able to improvise in the moment depending on light or any obstacles for example.
Regarding the outfits or theme for the shoot, I was very flexible but, together with the Emelie, we had a few basic ideas planned in advance, but again improvisation is key once you are on location.
I don't bring too much gear and usually just go for a camera, two or three lenses and a reflector screen. Often, I end up using just the camera and one or two lenses - depending on the available light and how much of the location I want to include. I enjoy the photographic experience - the shoot should be fun!
The gear I used for these two shoots are a Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 90mm F2 R LM WR (on the pictures with the orange top) and Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 85mm F1.8 (for the pictures taken on the street). The M42 lens is paired with a Lens Turbo II to mimic its full frame properties. All shots are wide open and I did the editing in Lightroom."
Regarding the outfits or theme for the shoot, I was very flexible but, together with the Emelie, we had a few basic ideas planned in advance, but again improvisation is key once you are on location.
I don't bring too much gear and usually just go for a camera, two or three lenses and a reflector screen. Often, I end up using just the camera and one or two lenses - depending on the available light and how much of the location I want to include. I enjoy the photographic experience - the shoot should be fun!
The gear I used for these two shoots are a Fujifilm X-T2, Fujinon XF 90mm F2 R LM WR (on the pictures with the orange top) and Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 85mm F1.8 (for the pictures taken on the street). The M42 lens is paired with a Lens Turbo II to mimic its full frame properties. All shots are wide open and I did the editing in Lightroom."
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Why ZZ Loves It
Colour CoordinationHave you noticed how well colour-coordinated both shoots are? We love how Emelie's orange top matches the colours of the leaves on the trees behind her, and how her skirt, thighs and boots match the darker colour of the tree trunks. Together with her brown hair, which works as an additional contrast, the orange top is framed and the eye's attention is drawn towards it.
In the second shoot, her outfit matches the more urban location. The light tone of her jacket matches the light colour of the houses in the background and her black dress and boots do not only match the darker pavement and the black roofs, but also create a contrast to the otherwise light background. |
LightingIn both shoots, Thomas only uses natural light, also called 'available light' in the industry - and if we may say so - does that marvellously magical! By using only available light, the photos have a very organic look and feel to them. In each photo, he also creates a beautiful Bokeh. You can notice the blurry and smooth background in the pictures while Emelie is in focus. While the there is still a Bokeh in the full-body shots, the Bokeh in the half-body shots is much smoother, and contributes to the contrast which was already created by the outfit, location and lighting. We simply love how Thomas plays with the available light and perfectly combines many different factors to many beautiful photos.
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Credits
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Want to learn more about Thomas
Ohlsson? Read his photographer feature now!
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