I Had No Idea What I Was Doing | Adam Waheed

Before becoming the comedy star he is now, Adam Waheed found himself struggling in LA just like so many others. With no experience in acting or filmmaking, Waheed wanted to throw in the towel and move back to New York, until one video unexpectedly blew up and started his path towards social fame.

Adam Waheed

Crew
Directed, Produced & Portraits
Isaac Alvarez

Director of Photography
Rafal Cwiok

Camera & Sound Engineer
John Tieng

Producer
Alfonso Partida

Location
Sugarflash Studios

UNPLUG Production

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Main photo gear
Canon 5D Mark iv
85mm
100mm
24-70MM (Tamron)
Godox FV150
Pocket wizard (Strobe trigger)

Photoshop Actions

FILMING GEAR
SONY A7III
RHINO ARC II (ULTIMATE SLIDER BUNDLE)
SIGMA 18-35 F/1.8
DJI RONIN S
GODOX FV105


rooftop Portraits

These portraits were outdoor shots. Using 100% natural light.


1st studio Portraits

1 light setup giving him a nice kicker from the lamp.


2nd Studio Portraits

This shot was a 1 light setup. We used the AD600 Pro with the GODOX P120L octa box.


3rd studio portraits

This was a similar setup from the 1st Studio Portraits but the light was slightly higher and pointed down. Which gave her more shadow on the face and a dramatic look.


4th Studio Portrait

We aimed to do more of a NOIR feel and had the light right above her head pointing down towards the camera. This light gave her a mysterious look and the turtle neck sweater gave her that complete NOIR vibe.