Uploaded May 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
When Aaron Anderson worked with Sergeant Elizabeth Marks before and after her swimming wins at the Rio Olympic games, he strove to capture the cool confidence of this active duty U.S. Army Health Care Specialist. In this video, Anderson explains how he controlled light in seven different shots, including animated lighting diagrams and explanations of why he used the gear he did, and where it was positioned. Shooting Marks both in and out of water presented unique challenges, which Anderson and his team overcame to create the best possible portraits of this hero athlete.
When Aaron Anderson worked with Sergeant Elizabeth Marks before and after her swimming wins at the Rio Olympic games, he strove to capture the cool confidence of this active duty U.S. Army Health Care Specialist. In this video, Anderson explains how he controlled light in seven different shots, including animated lighting diagrams and explanations of why he used the gear he did, and where it was positioned. Shooting Marks both in and out of water presented unique challenges, which Anderson and his team overcame to create the best possible portraits of this hero athlete.
