Photoshoot One

After I came up with the concept and location of the shoot, I asked a good friend of mine (Maria) to model for me. I am used to photographing her as we have done a couple of shoots together before. I also asked Josh, who hasn't modeled before to come along and have a few shots taken. I felt this would be quite challenge for me, as Josh was a little nervous and apprehensive to be photographed. I have also never worked with two models on one shoot before. 

However, the shoot went quite well and I feel I have produce a good few final images. These will be featured in the book I will create when I go back to university next month. 

I really like the shot above of Maria, I have tried to incorporate some of the ideas I found while researching. I like to take very feminine photographs, so included this in the styling and pose. In my opinion the pose and composition flatters the models dainty and elegant figure. 

The photograph above is of Josh, who wasn't keen on having his photograph taken. When shooting i opted for a more natural feeling to his photographs, so he felt more comfortable. This made the shots of him look more relaxed and I felt the outcome was good. I decided to do a 'faded' editing technique on the images as I thought it was quite effective. I have applied this to all of the final images from this shoot so it makes them link together as a set. 

I really like this shot because I took the photograph through the long grass and plants. I wanted to use 'depth of field' on the model so that the main focus was still on her - I really like the effect this has created. 

Inspiration...

I love looking on www.flickr.com typing in random keywords which come into my head. I knew that I wanted to do a fashion/portraiture shoot in a rural location. So, I used words such as; countryside, rural, fashion/portraitrue, underwear shoot and ballet. Below are some of the results which I found and loved;

I really like the 'faded' effect the photograph above has, I may try this out with selected images of my own. I feel the effect portrays a sense of summer, because of the colours used (orange and yellow) which could refer to the sun. I also really like that the image has been taken through the plants, giving variation of textures.

I am also planning to use the location (which i posted in the previous post) for an underwear/glamour shoot. I wanted to try something different over summer so have decided to give it ago. In my opinion the location works really well, viewers eyes are immediately drawn to the model. I feel this is because of the bold pink underwear - others might not agree. aha.

I really like these awkward poses, but the model looks in pain.

The image above inspired me because it is so feminine and has an overall 'gentle' feel. The editing gives the photo a slight aged/vintage feel, which works well with the subject. I also like how the models facial identity is left a mystery as the photo only contains her legs and feet. 

I've been a good girl this summer by getting some work done:)

So, I spent ages looking for a location which would suit my photo shoot, I wanted a remote setting which appeared to be 'untouched'. After walking for what seemed miles through countryside, getting stung by lots of  nettles and attacked by insects; I finally came across a field which I thought would be perfect. It actually turned out that this was the place I used to play when I was young. I even found the rope swing which me and my friends had made a few years earlier. 

 Generic shot of the location.