Shooting on the Train Tracks | A West Nashville Photoshoot
"The Nations" is a hip, industrial pocket of Nashville that sits 10 minutes west of downtown.
The old factory buildings and train tracks make this area PERFECT for photoshoots.
I've added this spot to my repertoire, so let's breakdown my photoshoot with Actor, Stephen Castaneda.
Some full body shots to get the party started...
I call these establishing shots.
Why?
Because they establish the scene. It grounds your subject in the location and sets a general vibe for the rest of the shoot.
Starting wide also gives your models time to get comfortable. You want everyone loose and relaxed before moving in for close ups.
Moving in closer...
MONEY.
Prop Time!
I brought a couple props to this photoshoot.
The first was a folding chair.
Take a look...
The chair wasn't anything special to look at so I did my best to minimize it's screen time.
With that said, I still wanted a few full body shots - the background was just too damn good.
I also snagged a detail shot of Stephen's boot.
These type of shots can really add a splash of artistic flare to a shoot.
I love me a good detail shot.
Time for the film slate.
This is my favorite prop to use.
It's fun. It's colorful. It's great for portraits.
Stephen's an actor so the slate not only looked cool but it also spoke to his character...
Vibe change!
I decided to change up the shoot a bit.
We moved to the other side of the tracks where it was more shaded.
Stephen changed his shirt and put on a swaggy hat.
We continued on, repeating the same process as before.
Read em and weep...
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Time for some artsy shots!
Y'all know I love me some black and whites...
That's a wrap!!
Until next time...
STAY CREATIVE MY FRIENDS!
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