It's the photographer who makes the photograph, no doubt about that. While a certain amount of equipment is necessary, none of it works without a creative, dynamic, precise mind willing to experiment when resources are scarce. If you want a good demonstration, or why not a source of inspiration, it's a good idea to study the work of the photographer known as Omahi, who besides sharing his shots online also reveals what kind of tricks he applied to develop them.
Plants, fake backgrounds, light games, the exact retouching and a lot of fire are part of the formula that Omahi uses in his work. This before and after is very useful not only for a technical matter, but also for motivation. Every supposedly impossible photo and every idea that didn't materialize can become reality with a little creativity, even in adverse environments that are not very cooperative with a photo session (little space, lack of light, etc.).
If you like what you see, don't hesitate to visit Omahi's official Instagram profile.
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