44 defining styles & approachesexploiting opportunities
sometimes when you are working—particularly if you are
in an unfamiliar location—an unexpected opportunity willl
arise; you might find a useful prop, an interesting space,
or even a pleasing play of light. When this happens you
should seize the chance to make an unplanned image.
Keep your mind open to possibilities. i have realized some
of my favorite images by reacting instantly to unforeseen
circumstances, and have lost many more images by not
recognizing the opportunity or by hesitating and missing
the moment. it’s important to remember, even when you
are improvising, that a connection between the model
and other elements in the image is vital.Evening sunbathe
these pictures were taken at the end
of a long day’s shoot. We had just
finished when i noticed the light on
this tree, so i asked the model to lie
down and sunbathe in the last rays
of daylight. i positioned myself low
down and used a telephoto lens.