Patricia found me via mad cow
models www.madcowmodels.co.uk
.Impressed by my fashion port-folio, she asked if I would help build hers.
After a few exchanges, clarifying dates, times and specifications, we met on a
slightly drizzly, unprepossessing October morning.
Originally from Poland, she
classed herself as a novice model. However, her poise, pace and almost seamless
posing quickly suggested she had modelled before. Terms such as novice and at
the other extreme, published or “experienced” are often subjective.
However, Patricia’s tireless
enthusiasm and work ethic ensured she was a pleasure. My introductory sessions
are two hours long. Enough for us to explore a variety of styles, facilitate
costume changes and a short comfort break, or two.
Though it’s true that
competent photographers achieve good images from the first few frames, both
parties warm up. Those taken an hour or so hence, are usually considerably
better.
In short, we were pleased with
the balance and autumnal themes.
Being a location shoot, there
were the usual challenges, although most people kept a subtle distance, or were
genuinely helpful. The driver of this snack van kindly tolerated a few frames,
and customers courteously warned us, when it was about to pull away.
