In the Volume 35, Issue 3 issue of Advances in Nursing Science, one of the faculty in the School of Nursing, Martha Baird, had an article published, Well-Being in Refugee Women Experiencing Cultural Transition. The article focused on her research which led to her development of the Theory of Well-being in Refugee Women in Cultural Transition, a situation-specific theory of wellness among South Sudanese refugees living in the Midwest. Along with the article in the journal, the research was highlighted on the ANS: Advances in Nursing Science Blog. The journal requested a picture for the blog and I was given the task of taking a picture of Martha and her friend and colleague, Rebecca Mabior.
It can be challenging to photograph darker skin tones, because the camera can meter wrong and then things are over exposed. I have much experience with it, so I was confident, when I took on the task, that it would not present too much of a challenge. I searched out a location in the School of Nursing whose background wouldn't be too distracting but would provide enough light to make a good picture. Martha and Rebecca liked the idea of the plant in the background.
These images were taken in the atrium of the School. I white balanced in-camera before taking the picture, so that I wouldn't have to do it in post-production. Dealing with their height was a little challenging, and I would have like to have a step-stool for Martha, but one wasn't available. I think they turned out quite well.
These images were taken in the atrium of the School. I white balanced in-camera before taking the picture, so that I wouldn't have to do it in post-production. Dealing with their height was a little challenging, and I would have like to have a step-stool for Martha, but one wasn't available. I think they turned out quite well.
