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As a photographer, identifying the steps within your creative process is key to understanding not only yourself but the images that you want to create and how to best execute them. With this, I hope to not only become more in-tune with myself and the work that I produce, but also to help others like me to get an idea of how one way art came to be.
PST: CHECK THE WEATHER
March 25, 2018
I've decided to take on a new little segment within The Collection, and I've settled on calling it PST. The acronym stands for Photo Shoot Tips, but it's also a little play on words like:
"Psst I have something to tell you"
So with that short and sweet introduction, I'll get into my first tip: Always Check the Weather!
Don't let the sun fool you, just because it's shining doesn't mean it's warm out.
Recently, in the "Very Vinyl" shoot, I asked my model to wear shorts, a crop tank, a thin vinyl coat, and booties. Even though the sun was out and it was a seemingly beautiful day, it was actually about 30 degrees. Not warm at all.
Neither my model or I were properly dressed, but we went ahead and shot anyways. I can honestly say the weather had a very negative impact on my ability to shoot and her ability to model and be comfortable. She was stiff and rightfully freezing, I was quick to move on from shots and lacked focus.
We shot on the football field of my university which could have made for some cool and artsy shots, but I wasted the opportunity by forcing a "summer shoot" in the winter. I'm pretty sure it was the first time the sun had shone in a while and I got a little bit ahead of myself!
If you do find yourself in a situation like this, just make sure you let your model know that they can call it quits whenever they are ready. Asking her to pose in pretty icy temps in barely nothing was inconsiderate of me, but I was sure to let her know that when she was too cold, I was fine with ending the shoot.
We came out with a few decent pictures, but it's not exactly what I was hoping for.
So instead of trying to work with the weather, my advice to you is to work around it. Find indoor spaces, new locations, and push your limits elsewhere. But, trying to force a shoot, will most likely not get you the results you want!
Here is a look at my most recent photo shoot titled "A Retro Reality". I was inspired by the colors after seeing a myriad of photographs across multiple social media platforms that conveyed a similar concept: Harsh shadows, vibrant contrasting colors, and this kind of bored look.
The model pictured is Shelby Fischman. One of her Instagram photos of her dressed in Riverdale cosplay was one of the deciding factors in why I chose her for this shoot. From her hairstyle to her clothes, she had everything I needed to complete the vision that I had in mind.
For this shoot, I purchased some gels for the lighting that was provided by the studio. We shot in the TV studio of my University and the shoot lasted about 2 hours with make-up, styling, and set up. I called another friend to tag along, Jess Eddmeiri as shown in my Everyday Ensemble, and she helped with makeup and other little tasks.
One thing I failed to do, but will be sure to do in the future, is to get behind the scenes shots. I would love to show everyone what our make-shift studio set-up consisted of. Two LED lights with gels that were 2 inches too big on either side, one camera, and 15 foot black space to shoot in. It was challenging making it work with the resources we had but I think it turned out great! The feeling of accomplishment is always more rewarding when you have to get creative with the resources you are given. With that, I look forward to sharing my next shoot in the next week!
March 5, 2018
When we first arrived at the coffee lounge, the business was closed but the owner was gracious enough to let us in to shoot. This means we had the whole place to ourselves, it couldn't have been more perfect. So my advice to any photogs out there is: Don't be afraid to use public places as locations chances are you'll end up with something far better than you could make-shift.
March 25, 2018
I've decided to take on a new little segment within The Collection, and I've settled on calling it PST. The acronym stands for Photo Shoot Tips, but it's also a little play on words like:
"Psst I have something to tell you"
So with that short and sweet introduction, I'll get into my first tip: Always Check the Weather!
Don't let the sun fool you, just because it's shining doesn't mean it's warm out.
Recently, in the "Very Vinyl" shoot, I asked my model to wear shorts, a crop tank, a thin vinyl coat, and booties. Even though the sun was out and it was a seemingly beautiful day, it was actually about 30 degrees. Not warm at all.
Neither my model or I were properly dressed, but we went ahead and shot anyways. I can honestly say the weather had a very negative impact on my ability to shoot and her ability to model and be comfortable. She was stiff and rightfully freezing, I was quick to move on from shots and lacked focus.
We shot on the football field of my university which could have made for some cool and artsy shots, but I wasted the opportunity by forcing a "summer shoot" in the winter. I'm pretty sure it was the first time the sun had shone in a while and I got a little bit ahead of myself!
If you do find yourself in a situation like this, just make sure you let your model know that they can call it quits whenever they are ready. Asking her to pose in pretty icy temps in barely nothing was inconsiderate of me, but I was sure to let her know that when she was too cold, I was fine with ending the shoot.
We came out with a few decent pictures, but it's not exactly what I was hoping for.So instead of trying to work with the weather, my advice to you is to work around it. Find indoor spaces, new locations, and push your limits elsewhere. But, trying to force a shoot, will most likely not get you the results you want!
A RETRO REALITY🌈
2.9.18
Here is a look at my most recent photo shoot titled "A Retro Reality". I was inspired by the colors after seeing a myriad of photographs across multiple social media platforms that conveyed a similar concept: Harsh shadows, vibrant contrasting colors, and this kind of bored look.
The model pictured is Shelby Fischman. One of her Instagram photos of her dressed in Riverdale cosplay was one of the deciding factors in why I chose her for this shoot. From her hairstyle to her clothes, she had everything I needed to complete the vision that I had in mind.
For this shoot, I purchased some gels for the lighting that was provided by the studio. We shot in the TV studio of my University and the shoot lasted about 2 hours with make-up, styling, and set up. I called another friend to tag along, Jess Eddmeiri as shown in my Everyday Ensemble, and she helped with makeup and other little tasks.
One thing I failed to do, but will be sure to do in the future, is to get behind the scenes shots. I would love to show everyone what our make-shift studio set-up consisted of. Two LED lights with gels that were 2 inches too big on either side, one camera, and 15 foot black space to shoot in. It was challenging making it work with the resources we had but I think it turned out great! The feeling of accomplishment is always more rewarding when you have to get creative with the resources you are given. With that, I look forward to sharing my next shoot in the next week!
March 5, 2018
THE BREWHOUSE COLLECTION
This shoot was one for the books! In an effort to explore new locations, I decided to swing by a local business, The BrewHouse, and try my chances in getting some photos there with a model. The photos are going to be used in a publication that I run called 1014 Magazine and will go along with a fashion story about upcoming spring trends.
When we first arrived at the coffee lounge, the business was closed but the owner was gracious enough to let us in to shoot. This means we had the whole place to ourselves, it couldn't have been more perfect. So my advice to any photogs out there is: Don't be afraid to use public places as locations chances are you'll end up with something far better than you could make-shift.
With the big windows up front, we used almost 100% natural light, which is what I prefer. My model's blue eyes worked perfectly with her denim outfit and the rustic layout of the BrewHouse added the finishing vin
tage touch to the piece.
tage touch to the piece.
As for my model, I've known her for quite some time. She's got the cutest style so I figured she'd be perfect for this. Something that plays a large role in my choosing of models is their current style and outfits. Most of my models wear a collection of their own clothes or I bring in some friends with articles I like or have the models wear my personal stuff. Needless to say, I gain inspiration from everyday outfits and my own closet!
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