I started with the 24-105mm f/4 lens to showcase something more environmental. I wanted to show off the scene: The giant orange rocks framing our model and the natural leading lines with the dips in the mountains set the tone for a perfectly dramatic full-body power pose shot.
Now, granted, we can do this with any lens. I would just need to move further away or closer to my subject (depending on the lens you decide to use). But with the 24-105mm f/4, I’ve got a really nice range. This gives me the ability to move closer or get a wider shot and allow her to really pop in the frame. I photographed this at f/4.0 to get her in focus and have some of that nice fall-off in the background.
Lowering my position, I was able to strategically place her in the brightest spot of the image, between the two peaks, and create a strong stance that really showcased the whole outfit along with the beauty of the scenery. Your eye is always going to go to the brightest part of the image, so I want to put her head in that spot, vs. burying her in the similarly toned rocks surrounding her.