Portraits on the go

The aim of skilful lighting in portraiture is to create pleasing, impressive and occasionally eye-catching results. In my own work, I believe that simplicity is the key to lighting. For most of my portraiture work, I use between one and three flash units, depending on the job.

This series of photographs of a French watchmaker at work is the result of an impulsive request by her employer. I did not have any lighting equipment in my shoulder bag and used only available light. I wanted to interpret her professional skills and her concentration as much as her vibrant youth.

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