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.
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