Photographing, lighting and retouch of a bar, Hilton Tempo hotel in Nashville

In this video, I walk you through my recent shoot at the new Tempo by Hilton in Nashville, Tennessee, where I captured around 30 images of various room types and the bar area. I discuss my camera setup, including the GFX 100 and lens choices, and share insights on lighting techniques and composition strategies I used to achieve the best shots. Additionally, I provide a time-lapse of the retouching process, highlighting how I adjusted the images for optimal results.

00:00 Introduction to the Shoot

01:45 Scouting for Angles

03:59 Image Composition

05:50 Lighting Techniques

08:01 Hotel Background

10:09 Stylist's Role

11:53 Camera Leveling

14:05 Lighting Adjustments

16:42 Finalizing Chair Positioning

19:36 Lighting Quality Check

21:49 Lighting Experimentation

29:08 Retouching Begins

33:30 Layer Management

44:31 Final Image Review