Falling Girl: Photographing a Model in Motion

Want to create an eye-catching and evocative image like this one?

In this fashion photography class, Karl walks you through every aspect of his process, from conceptualisation and styling to lighting and capturing the shot. He demonstrates careful control of light, thoughtful choice of outfit, and meticulous execution, with stunning results.

In this fashion photography class:

  • Choosing an outfit
  • Creative problem solving
  • How to control shadows with different lighting
  • How to freeze movement with flash
  • What is mirror lock up mode and when to use it
  • How to get maximum effect using minimal lights

Questions or comments? Please post them below.

Comments

  1. Awesome Karl, loved the way you done this shoot…this inspires all of us to be really concentrate on light positions…power and all…just i thought a flying balloons might be much more effective to that moment…

    1. Thank you Lal, I did try a test shot with the balloons in the air but I felt it was distracting from the model and i wanted to concentrate everything on her and the fall so I decided to go with the balloons on the floor, but of course these things are all personal preferences.

  2. beautiful! i have this muse i’ve been shooting and this would right up her alley! i’d LOVE to try this out! 🙂

  3. thank you Karl for Fashion episode. i would like to ask you:
    could you take this techniques with high quality by your 5Diii as well (and Not by Hasselblad)?

    1. Hi Art, yes of course but obviously there would be some difference in tonal range and resolution on close inspection on large format print or examination.

  4. having bought your specific courses previously and learning so much I’m thrilled to have signed up for the monthly subscription. This is an amazing shot, just shows the 12inchs behind the camera are what makes the shot, not the kit.

    Can’t wait to see so much more Karl, I have a well paid but stressful job that I want to leave so I can progress into my obsession which is photography, pleased with my progress thus far and a lot of it down to your workshops just hoping your tutorage and inspiration gets me along with lots of practice to where I want to be.

    Cheers dude

    Richie

  6. This was an awesome shoot, and very informative. I remember watching the video, and thinking I will ask if you used mirror lockup, and two seconds later you mentioned that you did. 🙂

  7. Excellent work and choice of model! Worked with Deborah before and absolutely loved her performance.

    1. Thank you Marco, yes Deborah was one of the hardest working models that I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She was as enthusiastic as I was about getting the result which is always a pleasure.

  8. I have been inspired by you over the years Karl, just viewed this for the first time since signing up. Very interesting set up. You must be very strong !!!!! Thanks for making this available online and at great price too.

  13. I am so excited to have signed up for your education package. I have just watched this for the first time and it was amazing. This is going to be so inspirational and will give me the extra push to move forwards with my photography. Thank you Karl you are so generous with your knowledge and skill, a true Gent.

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