Retro Skate Photo Session in Downtown san antonio, tx

One thing I have started to love doing is coming up with creative concepts for photo sessions! In this session, I decided I wanted a nostalgic, retro look, using skates and 70’s clothing. The photoshoot took place in downtown San Antonio, about an hour before sunset.

A young woman with long hair, wearing pink heart-shaped sunglasses, a red crop top, brown shorts, and pink knee-high socks, is stretching on a rooftop parking lot. She is holding inline skates with pink wheels. Tall buildings and a fire escape are visible in the background on a sunny day.

I have started incorporating these sessions because they are so much fun and they also help me grow as a photographer, as I get to try new things! I am going to go through the steps I use to create a concept photo shoot..

Two young women wearing colorful clothing and sunglasses, posing playfully on a rooftop in an urban setting during sunset.

First, I decide upon a message or story that I want to convey through my images. Once I come up with the idea, I start brainstorming ways to make the story come together. So, for this photo session, we thought that adding skates, flare jeans, bubble gum and disco balls all added to the vibe!

Two women sitting together at sunset, laughing, wearing colorful outfits and heart-shaped sunglasses.

After brainstorming, I research and gather images that inspire me. I look for themes, colors, and style that I feel align with my concept. I don’t limit myself to just photography; I also browse other art forms, such as painting, sculpture, and music, for ideas that I can translate into my photography.

Two women smile and hug on a rooftop with city buildings and signs.

Finally, I create a mood board. Once I have gathered all of my inspiration, I organize my ideas all in one place. I collect images, colors, textures and visual elements that represent the look I am going for.

A young woman wearing roller skates, high-waisted denim shorts, a patterned crop top, and sunglasses, skating outdoors at night while holding a disco ball.

After all the preparation I make a detailed shot list of all the things I would like to capture in the photo session, but I always stay flexible and open to improvisation.

Two women with flower crowns wearing roller skates on a rooftop at sunset with city buildings in the background.

The last thing I do is edit my photo session. I use both Lightroom and Photoshop, and I love to use a preset that has a nostalgic film vibe!

Two young women on roller skates standing in front of a red car on a rooftop parking lot at dusk, with city buildings and illuminated signs in the background.

I hope this information helps you in planning and executing your next concept photo shoot!

Two young women with flower crowns dance on a rooftop during sunset, city skyline in the background.

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