This is a portrait from this evening. This fence is just across the street from my studio. I’ve shot people against it hundreds of times and always try to make it look a little different. Tonight the light gods smiled down upon us, the sun peeked just between the trees and made for a nice image.

I shot this from a low angle and used a silver reflector to bounce light back onto her face. Shot with an 85mm f1.2 @ f1.2.

Craig Mitchelldyer is a Portland, Ore. based freelance photographer who has been working in the region for 10 years. His work has been featured in major national and international publications including The Seattle PI, The Oregonian, USA Today, The New York Times, Newsweek, Outdoor Life, Canada Globe and Mail, Golf World, Sports Illustrated, Athlon Sports Annuals and most newspapers in Oregon. Learn more about his work at www.craigmitchelldyer.com.

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