{"id":2779,"date":"2024-03-22T13:42:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/philippemonthoux.com\/blog\/?p=2779"},"modified":"2024-03-22T13:42:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T13:42:32","slug":"a-photoshoot-with-circus-duo-charlie-and-rosella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philippemonthoux.com\/blog\/a-photoshoot-with-circus-duo-charlie-and-rosella\/","title":{"rendered":"A Photoshoot with Circus Duo Charlie and Rosella"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the realm where art meets athleticism, I recently had the privilege to document the captivating acrobatics of Charlie and Rosella, a talented duo of circus artists.<\/p>\n

\"Charlie
This pose creates interesting shapes in the composition.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cyr
This pose requires a good sense of equlibrium and strength.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Cyr
I’m sure Charlie was happy I wasn’t the one sitting on his back.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As Charlie and Rosella mounted the Cyr wheel, I focused my lens on their poses. Each setup was a delicate balance of strength and elegance, a testament to their skill and dedication.<\/p>\n

\"Charlie
This act not only requires skill, it also requires trust.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Rosella
This pose reminds me of Vitruvian man by Leonardo da Vinci<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Rosella
I love this one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photographing the dynamic performance posed its challenges. The lighting had to be adjusted carefully as the poses changed. I also had to make sure as little light as possible hit the background. I’ve done many shoots at Room to Move: I roughly know where to place my flashes.<\/p>\n

\"Rosella
A variation on the previous pose I also really like<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Charlie
I really had to focus on framing and lighting, but I sometimes wondered how they managed these poses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the hands of Charlie and Rosella, the Cyr wheel became more than just a prop\u2014it was a vehicle for storytelling.<\/p>\n

\"Charlie
Another impressive pose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"\"
A variation on the previous pose.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the opportunity to document Charlie and Rosella’s artistry and to give them photographs to promote themselves. Their performance served as a reminder of the transformative power of art, offering a moment of beauty and inspiration in an often chaotic world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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