On Location: High-Angle Rock Climbing Photography Shoot

Step Six

Here is my final shot of the day. I experimented with different daylight exposures and liked this image the most. The daylight is underexposed about 1.5 stops. The dark background adds tension to the image, and the cross lighting further accentuates this effect. I also experimented with adding flash to the wall above the climber. Adding flash to this section of rock added some color and contrast to the holds. I shot this image around 50mm. If you shoot at wider angles and closer to the climber, the climber’s arms get distorted—imagine 4′ arms. 

Truth be told, Ben had to climb this route numerous times before I got this shot. Sometimes I missed the decisive moment when he was reaching for the hold, and other times I swayed in the wind, resulting in a blurry shot. But in the end, I got my shot, and Ben got some very pumped forearms! 

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