Santa Monica CA, pier at sunset, water reflections, low tide, natural light
Malibu CA, Residential exterior at 5-15 minutes after sunset, ambient light, Mole Richardson lights used. 1-650w, red scrim, camera left foreground to lighten grass and rocks, 3-200w left of house, 2-200w for patio furniture, 2-200w camera right of house.
Mulholland Drive overlook, Los Angeles, CA. 30 minutes after sunset +1 stop over exposure, all ambient light
light to evenly balance between the sky and foreground. I usually start shooting a little early and slightly under/overexpose to get a darker/lighter sky and detail in the buildings. As the golden hour (sometimes known as
magic hour) approaches near sunset I keep shooting and bracket along the way.
After the sun goes down you have a small window of light that is perfect and which will only last 10-20 minitues depending on the time of year (summer longer, winter shorter). I also bracket in 1/3 increments along the way to allow for the fluctuation of light.
After 30 minutes or so my exposures are usually all over exposing by 1-2 stops to bring back detail in the sky and car tail lights become streaks of light painting your photograph.
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Once a trolley car warehouse, this district reinvented itself in 1981 to become a top shopping mall 75 shops and restaurants are housed here.
Reception Desk J.W. Marriott Lobby
Casual Dining Seating Area J.W. Marriott Lobby
Casual Seating Area J.W. Marriott Lobby
Reception Desk J.W. Marriott Lobby
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Café Vettro
Santa Monica CA, pier at sunset, water reflections, low tide, natural light
Malibu CA, Residential exterior at 5-15 minutes after sunset, ambient light, Mole Richardson lights used. 1-650w, red scrim, camera left foreground to lighten grass and rocks, 3-200w left of house, 2-200w for patio furniture, 2-200w camera right of house.
Mulholland Drive overlook, Los Angeles, CA. 30 minutes after sunset +1 stop over exposure, all ambient light
