Inspiration: Into the Water
With the release of Quest 28 Descent, we’ve been completely obsessing over all things WATER! Since Descent was inspired by the fathoms beneath the surface of the water, we’ve compiled some different kinds of water images to spark your creativity and make your eyes as happy as can be!
There are so many different ways to approach photographing people and water! We’ve got a few tips sprinkled in amongst these gorgeous inspirational images!
Set sail
If you’ve got a boat, use it! Boats add an air of adventure, romance, and give your subjects something dry to sit in while out in the water.
Image by Gail Secker Photography
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Euphotic Light, and Grain Mask
Image by Klau.Dee.Photo
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Euphotic Light
Tip: Experiment with different angles and framing! Photograph your subject from above to frame them within the boat or from further away and from the side to capture the horizon and sky.
Life’s a beach
Is there anything better than sunset on the beach? Use the majesty of an ocean or lake and allow your subjects to interact with the body of water for epic photos!
Image by Kaya Amaranth Photo
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Euphotic Light
Tip: Be mindful of where the sun is in relation to your subjects and the water. Having the soft sunlight reflect on the surface of the water creates beautiful highlights and texture— to achieve this, try to photograph with the sun behind the water and your subjects, or at least at an angle.
Image by Cristi Holerga
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Abyss
Into the water
If your subject is up for it, having them float (safely!!) in the water or go underwater can be really ethereal and beautiful!
Image by Mariza Trancoso
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Specular Reflection
Image by Marielle Jai Media
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Euphotic Light, Grain Mask
Tip: Want really blue water? Use Quest 28 Descent to edit your water photos! The preset comes with built-in masks that help keep natural skin tones with cobalt blue backgrounds. Add Euphotic Light to bring more warmth to your subject then cool down the white balance to deepen those cool tones.
Image by Alejandro Diaz
Edited with Quest 28 Descent, Abyss
Bonus Tip: Use a polarizing filter on your lens to cut through the reflections on the water’s surface to reveal what’s underneath!
Water not blue? No problem! Enhance the natural color of the water you have access to! Take inspiration from these gorgeous images by Darla Winn— Darla photographed this gorgeous molten gold looking session, complementing the natural color of the water with flowing gold fabrics and accents with her model!
Images by Darla Winn
Edited with Quest 19 Elements
Have you done any water photography? Tell us in the comments!