Flying Dress Photoshoot at Praia Vermelha at Sunset
A flying dress turns the wind into part of the photo. At Praia Vermelha, with Sugarloaf Mountain behind and the sky changing color, a long pink dress and a golden crown made this one of the most dramatic sessions of the season.
We started in the last blue of the afternoon and kept shooting until the sky turned orange and then dark.
The photos in this gallery are from my session with Chevonae.
Crown, satin and the last of the light
The first photos are portraits. A gold crown and a satin dress in fuchsia need very little: a clean background, a bit of space and a pose that feels confident. Sugarloaf gave the clean background.
The dress in movement
For flying dress shots we use the wind and the length of the fabric. A long dress, a few steps of running and a quick turn are enough. This is easier than it looks, and I tell you when to move.
The sand at Praia Vermelha is firm and golden, which makes the pink stand out even more.
Dusk and the long train
As the light dropped, the sky behind the mountain turned from blue to orange to purple. The long train of the dress spread across the sand and we shot from low angles to make the fabric look even bigger.
Tips for a similar photoshoot
- In winter the sun sets around 5:20 pm in Rio and in summer closer to 6:45 pm. These times are approximate, so check your date.
- Flying dresses and trains need a long, light fabric. Tell me early if you want this look, so we plan the location and the wind together.
- Arrive a little before the golden hour. The best light is short.
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