Uni times!

Today I modelled for my friend Simon, for his current Uni project. We went to a location I cannot remember the name of, at about 9am. it was chilly, but I got to learn about the new lights Uni have brought in! I have two of my own studio lights, for home use, which I only got recently, but I really need lights like these available for outdoor use. Thankyou NUCA!
Although this was Simon's shoot, I got to enjoy seeing the set-ups and making a few suggestions here and there. I'm a bit nervous about using lights apart from that gigantic star in the sky, and lights that are part of the location as such. I get nervous with lights because I hate the false,synthetic feel they can give to an image, and I think that can ruin it sometimes.I think I'm getting there,though, and feeling a little braver and will soon be using them as often as possible!

Here is a photo Simon took of one of his set-ups:



You can view more photos of Simon's at his Flickr,here!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/simonbell19/

Test Shoot with Lamia

Yesterday, I had a test shoot with Lamia for my Uni work. I am currently shooting a small project at an abandoned house not far from where I live. I hope to do a more elaborate project in that area because it is so beautiful, and not just around the house, the whole area is gorgeous!
 It was such a joy to work with Lamia. She is still relatively new to modelling ,but you wouldn't think so because she poses so well, and so naturally. I really enjoyed working with her! I am shooting with her again on sunday, which should be really fun!

here are a couple of photos from the shoot. Not of my concept itself, but a few extras I took, because I couldn't resist! :) You'll see my Uni finals in due time!

Collaboration With Charlotte Rutherford

  Last Saturday, I met up with Charlotte Rutherford for a shoot around where I live, out in the countryside!
Charlotte came over to be my lovely, pink rabbit for my Uni project, which I shot on Fujifilm and additionally took some photographs on my DSLR to keep me happy whilst waiting for the main images to be processed.

 Additionally, I modelled for Charlotte and got to wear a dress that Brooke Shaden used in a number of her photographs. I squee'd at the site of it, as Charlotte pulled it out of her massive bag of lovely outfits,props and cameras galore. I really do need to collect outfits and props for tests with models, and try and find some room somewhere to keep them neatly stored!
 The Commonland was peaceful, as usual, and we decided to venture a little further than where I usually go, and ended up near the golf course, which is separated from the commonland by the river. It was a really gorgeous area, and I cannot believe I've not noticed it for so long! We did our shoot along the river, amongst the reeds, bushes and fallen trees. I brought some smoke bombs with me, where on many an occasion, I burnt myself trying to light them. Each smoke bomb took us about 6 matches to light, and so we were leaving a trail of matches behind us as we moved on!

 I found it so peaceful and such a liberating shoot, where I could natter camera-talk and not be boring anyone in the process! It was so refreshing. I really hope to collaborate with Photographers a little more often, I know I have a couple waiting to hear back from me, so I must keep up with my messages!

 Anyway here are a few images from the shoot. I am really pleased with them, so fingers crossed the Film ones looks equally as pleasing!








And here is an outtake of Charlotte that I think looks so adorable:



You can view Charlotte's Stream here, which includes this photo of me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlotterutherford/5442986589/in/photostream/

I highly recommend that you follow her work, 'tis amazing! It was such a pleasure to work with her.
Until next time :)
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