Alfresco Sitting with Beach View

So this shot is one where the entire alfresco area was a mess due to pre opening stage. The setup was nowhere close to what one sees in this final shot. As a photographer, this was the ideal chance to arrange the shot to my taste while maintaining a sellable area and avoiding overkill.

It was the final day I would be staying here, so self-visualisation was crucial to getting the right shot. So I just moved around a bit and thought about what light conditions it will be at dusk time. With the help of my great assistant & hotel team, I was able to get the alfresco area ready for the shoot well before time. But something was missing, so I thought to add some elements to the table so the mood sets in right. 

It took me 15 minutes to shoot with all exposures clicked, & with some lighting adjustments, I was able to get all the raw shots. The most important aspect was the self-visualization section, where I was able to closely visualize how this shot would turn out. Not to mention that during post-production my team did a very good job where they gave my vision a reality.

I am appreciative of my assistant, the hotel staff, and the weather. Without them, this scene would have been included in the pre-opening resort shoot in Chennai's Mahabalipuram as a hero shot.

Please review the connections to my work on this website.

Experiences that bring value to Life.
Images that can Create a Difference.

See you soon in the next one.

Yatinder Kumar
Sophistication, simplicity and strong visualization are the key elements in Yatinder Kumar’s picturesque work. His detailed approach to subjects combined with a touch of glamour is what gives an edge to his photographic style that aspires to incessantly set benchmarks in the fashion, food, lifestyle and advertising circuits. With a preference for people photography, his pictures often display stories that go beyond imagination. Graduated from National Institute of Fashion & Technology, his photography conveys a promise of excellence, transforming ordinary objects into an image that emits passion, beauty and mystery... "Its a Beautiful Soul Behind Every Art..."
www.yatinderkumar.com
Previous
Previous

Behind the Frames — A Photographer’s Reflection on 2025 | Part 01

Next
Next

Hospitality Photography After Covid