Model: Karina Virkstene // Instagram + TikTok
Instagram Posts: Pt. 1
Gear: Canon 6D Mark II + Canon 50mm f/1.2L
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This was an adventure.
I’m a little sour looking at this set. We spent a long time planning this one. What was supposed to be a sunset shoot got derailed by a bad actor that pushed us well beyond dusk.
Still, as she always does, Karina gritted her teeth, put aside the detractor, bared (literally) the frigid waters, and made it work. The strength on this woman. She made it look so effortless while I know every instinct was to tense up.
(Speaking of strength, I now know the limits of the 6D Mark II. I was hoping for a bit more out of its low-light noise and focus performance, but given its price point, still excellent.)
I wish we got to shoot at our original time and location, but we got through it. In better news, we met a very kind soul who tried to back us up in the kerfuffle; I’m very grateful for their support (and now friendship)!