Ethereal Themes

 

Krystal got in touch, initially wanting to do an ethereal-themed group shoot with other models. I liked the concept, and we agreed to undertake, once she’d found suitable and willing models. She fancied a solo session, so having agreed times, dates, and timescales, we shot by and indeed, in the streams before changing to a yellow dress and switching locations. I shot these using my A6300 and 50mm Sony prime lens, using only natural light.    

Catching up With Krystal: Boho Dresses & Borrowed Bicycles

 It had been a good while since Krystal, and I worked together. She had retired from modeling, wanting to concentrate on mentoring new models and the fashion/clothing side of the business.   

Out of the blue she emailed, saying she wanted to shoot with some dresses and a traditional “roadster” bicycle complete with panniers, dynamo and basket.  Given COVID is still very prevalent, I am being very careful about who and where I will work. Presently, studios are off but I’m agreeable to open, sparsely populated locations, theme allowing. 

We met at the location and enjoyed a very relaxed shoot, much of our conversation revolving around the business, and comparing notes regarding new models we had worked with. The good, the bad, and the downright bizarre. One common narrative was their desire (and expectation) for instant recognition.  

Some aspiring models have expected to be snapped up and agency represented within a week. Constructive tempering of expectations is met with defensive disgust and quite often, tirades on social media. However, we also discussed some very good debutants who were personable, willing to learn and looking toward building a solid career. I was also touched to learn she recommends me to new models she feels show promise.   

Long story short, it was lovely to work and catch up with Krystal again and I'm pleased she was happy with the results.  

Alternative fun with Amy

Amy contacted me, interested in my style of photography and inviting me to refresh her port-folio. She also happened to be very local, which was another incentive to shoot. Given the present pandemic and accelerating infection rates here in the UK, I am sticking to location work. Having discussed a theme of portraiture and headshots, we talked in terms of woodland backdrops but ultimately, ditched these in favour of a canal and graffiti underpass. A relaxed, though focused two hours followed, with mutually pleasing results.