The Utah Salt Flats (aka The Bonneville Salt Flats) are really cool. And they can be really hot – the battery I use starts to overheat so I cool it off with an umbrella.
Sahil Hassan is looking to build his modeling portfolio and we photographed on the Utah Salt Flats and then we photographed in downtown Salt Lake City. We split the shoot into two days because the Utah Salt Flats takes so much time to drive to and drive back.
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
And the sunburn is totally worth it because the terrain and the location of the Utah Salt Flats is totally unique. It was a little bit moist when we photographed there – so I am wondering when the Salt Flats are totally dry. Either way they are dry enough to use to photograph.
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
For this photo shoot I rented a White Lightning X3200 to overpower the sun while using a softbox, beauty dish and other modifiers at high noon. I did cheat and use a polarizer to help blue up the skies, add contrast the clouds, and remove reflections.
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
And this classic style car? We were photographed and we saw this car just driving across the Salt Flats. We waved down the driver and we snapped a few shots. We were very lucky to get this shot, yay! This shot will be fun to post up large on the wall.
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Some of these downtown photographs are just amazing. The sun was starting to set and casting a golden light on the buildings of the skyline. With a long lens and my off camera light we are able to create some really cool portraits.
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
Sahil Hassan, Male Model
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