Some days, everything seems to go just right, and Thursday was one of those idyllic days. I’d found a fab new (to me) theatrical outfitters, Bazaar, in Green Terrace, whose proprietor was happy to loan me an elderly Watership Down head he’d made for some extravagant production. This is one photo that won’t make the final edit, but I love it. Bet everyone can guess which photograph we were parodying, hmm?
We used a pair of Esprits, one with a softbox, and the other reflected off a silver umbrella for some bright highlights and a little more control. We did a few Bailey-style high grunge, soft focus, low key ones too, with just one reflected Esprit, against a dark background.
The pictures are for Sophie’s modelling book, and after some experience now with a variety of models, I know the industry will appreciate her adaptability, patience and gentle good humour: she made it all such a pleasure. There are a few we’ll share with the world once we’ve decided on a final cut. I can’t wait.
And rather unexpectedly, that’s two modelling portfolio shoots in as many weeks. I like doing these. Will have to see if I have the necessary endurance for the requisite retouching everyone seems to want. Both MF cameras are out of action this week, but the next model shoot will definitely be on film.
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its a great picture.
Have you thought about adding lightbox to your word press gubbins? It would be good to see your pictures like that.
Oooh, that’s dead handy, thanks Alex. :)
Agree with Alex that it’s a good image, but I don’t get the visual reference… :( So,give me a clue?
Blonde photographer, black tie, hare? :)
Nope, you’re just going to have to tell me so I can kick myself!
Don’t kick yourself, it’s one of those things you’ve either seen or you haven’t, innit. ;)
Ah, right… and no kicking necessary as I’d never seen that pic by+of her before (though now I have and, frankly, I prefer yours) :)
haha, me too, I’ve got a better model. ;)
… and a far better hare.
I love this photo so much – I could go mad in a costume store and never come out! :)
This one is full of totally authentic costume, and no niffs of fabric conditoner, just brasso, chainmail (oooh) and frogging. Marvellous.