While I’ve been planning
shoots with select models, I’ve not been doing very much shooting, due to the
pandemic and more recently, escalation in cases. I’ve been a little cautious
about working in confined spaces, although thankfully, those studios at my
disposal are very well organised in this respect.
Sally is a new model who has
entered via the Instagram corridor and works shoots around roles within social
care- a sector I am very familiar with, courtesy of previous careers, which
thawed the ice very readily.
We covered a mix of themes
from very casual fashion through to lingerie, which gave me the opportunity to
watch how she moved and how to pose her in the most flattering ways.
This also enabled me to get a
closer look at this Leica M6, which grabbed and held my attention rather longer
than the owner might’ve hoped/bargained for. Sally impressed with her open,
considered approach and willingness to take direction. Talking equipment, I
shot this set using my trusty Alpha 6000 and Signa 30mm 2.8 prime lens. The
otherwise brilliant 50mm Viltrox (which I also carried) would’ve made things a
little trickier).
The A6000 is a good default for
me, especially since I’m presently in temporary accommodation, most of my
camera and other belongings in secure storage. Works well in the studio and on
location, compact, though handles well, even for longer periods and quite good
for street photography, since its less conspicuous than an SLR, or SLR sized
CSCs.
