Francois Pistorius
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I live and work in South Africa. I believe in storytelling to capture each brand in a way to create a story each brand and it's people resonates with to showcase what they are about and want to communicate. I strive to create images inspired by simplicity. I achieve this by creating beautiful photo's and videos.My goal as a photographer is to embody a timeless and progressive edge.
Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Killer cocktails are on, this time it comes with rain.
#drymartini #nomoreboozeban #drinksintherain #havefun #cocktailphotograpy #pretoria
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Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Photo moment 5
Backlight
Backlighting to me is the single malt whiskey in your favourite crystal glass, complex but beautiful with a long lingering glow.
Using backlight in photography involves positioning the main light source for a photograph behind the primary subject. A more straightforward way to describe backlighting is to see how the person’s or stull life shadow falls towards your camera lens. Many portraits and fashion photographers use backlighting to create an impact. The effect of backlighting is striking and dramatic. I love using backlighting. The use of backlight makes beautif ..read more
Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Photo moment 4
Direct Light
It is healthy to drink water in the morning before having coffee. Seeing that we are in a booze ban, make it exciting and shoot some water.
Hard light or direct light is focused bright light. In hard lighting, the transition between the light and the dark is very intense and defined. Hard lighting cast a strong shadow.
Think of Hard light on a sunny day; the sun shines directly onto an object. Directional light creates a sharp contrast between light and shadow. The best way to describe this lighting style is to see the strong shadow fall behind your subject. The l ..read more
Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Photo moment 3
Soft Light
Dry Martinis are my new favourite weekend drink. It blends a feeling of simplicity and abundance. Precisely what I enjoy on a Saturday, taking the day easy, floating along, working and dreaming in soft light.
Soft lighting is lighting without any hard shadows. It is balanced lighting with a smooth transition between light and dark. There are hardly any shadows visible. A better word to describe soft lighting is diffused light. You can photograph Soft light photographs on a cloudy and overcast day or in a shadow area.
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Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Photo moment 2
Let’s start with lighting. These tips are a basic introduction to lighting.
Sidelight
Side lighting is light that lights the subject from one side. The angle of this light depends on where you place the subject. If you use artificial lighting, the light source will light from one of the subject sides. Sidelight illuminates one side stronger, resulting in strong shadows on the unlit side.
Sidelight is flattering for still life and food photography resulting in an easy on the eye, pleasant visual experience. If you study food photographers, you will notice that almost all food p ..read more
Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Photo moment 1
What is the most important thing to do before you start?
Your idea.
Before you start setting up and getting your photo setup ready, plan your vision. Do you want to photograph food or still life? Do you want to photograph your idea indoors or outdoors? Do you want the look and feel to be a soft light image or a hard shadow light image? Will you use sunlight or another light source? These are all key aspects to decide on before you set up your photo.
My idea.
A shot of water. A colourful surface. I will photograph the setup in the afternoon sun working with sunlight and shadows ..read more
Francois Pistorius
3y ago
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H e y, S u n s h i n e
@luisapasinatto
#heysunshine #braziliangirl #brazilianmodel #sunset #beachdays #cliftonbeach #capetownsouthafrica (at Clifton, Western Cape, South Africa)
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Francois Pistorius
3y ago
Trout Country
@matt.heyns @mattheyns.dullstroomproperty
#troutcountry #dullstroom #photomoments #explore
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3y ago
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3y ago
Sunset in my Glass.
@bella_niehaus
#sunsetinmyglass #sunset #wineglass #sharingmoments
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