Shooting and retouching a hotel exterior, start to finish

In this video, I show you how I scouted, shot and retouched a dusk exterior of the Tempo Hotel by Hilton in Nashville, Tennessee. Video lasts about an hour . I discuss my setup, the equipment used, including the GFX100v2 camera and 30mm tilt-shift lens, and how I managed to capture the perfect lighting conditions despite the initially dreary weather. You'll see how I removed distractions in post-processing and my approach to getting dynamic car light streaks in the final image. I also share insights on collaborating with the hotel valet to keep the area clear of cars during the shoot.

00:00 Introduction to Video Content

01:43 Camera and Equipment

03:25 Framing the Hotel

05:35 Exposure Settings Adjustments

07:53 Fine-Tuning Camera Position

13:14 Shooting Duration Overview

15:01 Capturing Car Streaks

16:59 Image Review Process

19:21 Image Selection Process

21:31 Waiting for Building Lights

24:18 Client Expectations

26:52 Sky Color Variations

29:23 Shooting Strategy Discussion

32:53 Photoshop Layer Management

42:00 Retouching Process Overview