Knights of Embersworn

I’m currently preparing the elements for my next photograph, which includes a set of 28mm scale miniatures and a fitting building.

While I’m still working on the terrain, I’ve almost finished painting the miniatures. The current heatwave has slowed that process down a little, but I’ll get back to it soon.

Of course, newly painted miniatures are the perfect excuse to experiment with new setups, perspectives, and atmospheres.

So here’s a small selection of test photographs.

Sun Rising

For this silhouette photograph, it was important to find an aperture that kept enough of the ridge in focus without creating an excessively deep depth of field.

• Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome
• ISO 200
• sms Pentax-DA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
• f 7.1
• 1/40 s

The Call

This group photograph is mainly about composition. The final image will most likely focus on the group that’s currently positioned on the right. The lighting, negative space, and the way the miniatures are clustered—all looking towards the kneeling knight—should naturally guide the viewer’s eye to the intended focal point.

• Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome
• ISO 200
• sms Pentax-DA* 200mm F2.8 ED [IF] SDM
• f 18
• 0.8 s

These aren’t finished photographs, but they help me refine the composition, lighting, and mood before the final shoot.

Behind the Scenes