Photo session in the ruins of the summer in Moscow

Photoshoot in ruins - such photo session can be very effective. The main thing to find a suitable wreck or ruin, choose the time and prepare.

Find wreck in Moscow, or in any other city is not difficult. the main thing, to the ruin not inhabit the homeless or the other no less colorful people. And that photo session can turn into a pretty extreme event.

Ideas for photo shoots in the ruins

There are three main ideas of a photo shoot in the ruins:

  1. nude photo shoot. Very popular subject for photos in the ruins. The perfect female body in contrast with the destruction and desolation. Such images can be very spectacular. Usually photographers make such photos in black and white. Monochrome option emphasizes the play of shadows and makes pictures sharper and dramatic. In this version there are drawbacks - the dirt and unsanitary; the possibility of change in the conditions, when the wreck can visit strangers. This organizational problems. There are other nuances. At all, it is worth noting that the success of nude photos depends on a sense of proportion and taste of the photographer. But even the great photographers often cross the line instead of a beautiful and spectacular images are obtained vulgar picture. If you decide on a nude photo shoot in the ruins, then you have to make a large number of pictures and then get serious about the choice of a series to be published.
  2. compliance forms. In this case, you will need to pick up clothes for the model, corresponding to the external entourage. We are not talking about the rags and flaws. For a photo shoot in the ruins, you can pick up a modern and brutal set of clothes - leather, jeans, rough shoes. Stiff facial expression in this case would be appropriate to tender smile.
  3. Contrast. Choose clothes for the model,, contrasts sharply with the surrounding views. Long dress, business suit, wedding dress - a lot of ideas for a photoshoot. If your model is young or a little girl, it is perfect for children is an option. by the way, school uniform in the ruins will look great, and pictures will turn out very effectively.

Ruins in Moscow for photo shoot

Find the ruins of Moscow for a photo shoot, as mentioned above, no problem.

First of all, This old theater, to which we have not yet reached the city authorities;

Secondly, Moscow quite a lot of old houses, who planned to demolish or reconstruct;

Thirdly, Abandoned industrial buildings, which is not yet placed a trendy club, or started to take into offices, under lofts mark.

Fourth, this building after the fires and repair, which has not started yet.

The old cafe, after the fire, in Izmailovo Park - great place for a photo shoot in the ruins
The old cafe, after the fire, in Izmailovo Park – great place for a photo shoot in the ruins

How to photograph the ruins

If we choose our photo shoot location was the ruins, in the frame they should be present. It means, that very large plans, when the only visible model face, should not do. Half-length portrait work best - in this case, we show and model, and the ruins themselves. Ruins do not dominate the scene - the main object is our model.

Growth portraits - in this case, we get a more complete picture. Ruins in all its glory can be seen.

portraits, when the model is sitting - this pose for a photo shoot in the ruins makes better emphasize the external surroundings.

Black and white or color photo

Selecting the color format or black and white depending on the photo shoot ideas. for example, in the ruins of love to do a photo shoot in the Gothic style. Pale skin better display in color. If necessary psychological atmosphere ruins, the black-and-white version would be preferable. But it is a matter of taste.

As an example, a photo shoot in the ruins represent your attention photos, made on the ruins of the burned cafe in Izmailovo Park. The idea for the photo shoot was selected - in contrast, but with some impurity brutalnosti. brutality effect can be achieved not only clothing, but also hairstyle, gaze or posture. How photoshoot was successful - to judge you.

shooting options

  • Model – Margarita
  • Camera – SONY SLT A77
  • Lens – Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*16-80mm f/3.5-4.5 ZA DT (SAL-1680Z)
  • shooting time – July, 2016 – afternoon

Photo session in the ruins of the summer 2016 year - Izmailovo Park

Photo session in the ruins - color version
Photo session in the ruins – color version
Rostova portrait of a girl in the ruins
Rostova portrait of a girl in the ruins
Adding a bit of brutality in the photo. We emphasize the muscles by means of light-shadow picture.
Adding a bit of brutality in the photo. We emphasize the muscles by means of light-shadow picture.

Photo session in the ruins of the old kachfe

Entrance to the coffee shop - old door.
Entrance to the coffee shop – old door.

Rubs in the ruins of the old cafe

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