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Location
The photo was made in an abandoned asylum outside Philadelphia.Time
Midday, urban exploration is safer and I get better lights and shadows from the natural light. I always take a flash light or speed light if it is too dark.Lighting
Natural window light.Equipment
I use medium format equipment. That photo was captured using Leaft full spectrum 50 mp back on Alpa fps which allowed me to use the canon 17 TS. It is a merge of two images one for the wheelchair and the second for the shadow of the wheel!Inspiration
Urban exploration is always associated with mixed feelings, I try to have the light and shadows in the image to reflect that mix.Editing
I photomerged the two shots then converted to black and white.In my camera bag
Medium format digital back, now I use the phase one IQ3100 on XF camera. 35 mm lens is my favorite lens. I always have a flash light with gels.Feedback
I try to capture the feeling(s) of the abandoned place. Find the most interesting part of your composition to accentuate (e.g. Get close with a wide angle, enhance its color in post, etc..). Shadow, shadow, shadows...