An occasional bus stop can be the perfect studio for a head shot

Here is a fun little trick that photographer Andrew Tihi (facebook) sent us. If you are looking for a pure white backdrop, why not walk down the street till you stumble upon a bus stop. The light coming from the illuminated sign is (almost) perfect for a quick portrait.

The secret is over exposing the sign, until it turns 100% white. In this case it was ISO1600@f/4 and 1/50.

Sadly, such a high ISO will have the dace quite dark. This is where Andrew added a Godox ving 850 II inside a 60cm softbox (there is a bowens adapter that makes them work together).

That added light is was just the missing piece for this headshot.

Settings

• Camera: Canon 6d
• Lens: tamron 24-70 VC
• Exposure: ISO1600 – f/4 – 1/50
• Lighting: fluorescent light from the back, Godox ving 850 II in a 60x60cm softbox for key

Here is a little clip that should help you see what goes where

So the next time you are walking past a bus station, remember that it can be your next pop-up studio.