What I used for my Photo Shoots & Reflection

What I used for my Photo Shoots:

Black and White photo Shoot- Monochromatic Beauty Shoot

Model: Nicole Coleville

• Lighting used: Soft Box 
• White Background
• Reflector white side
• Mood: Fierce, strong, mysterious, edgy
• Concentrated on the lips and strong fierce eyes

Products used:
kryolan Foundation Palette
Body Shop Shimmer palette
Mac eye palette
Mac eye brow pencil shade light brown
Mac Rose lip liner with matching gloss
Benefit they're big mascara

For my Black and White shoot, I wanted a fierce model, with great structure and strong features that would work with my shoot that I wanted to create. I chose my model based on what I wanted and she worked great with the camera and my images came out as planned. 

When arriving to my studio time, I had done my models make-up and hair in a natural beauty way, with monochromatic beauty with use of beige colours with shimmer and brown tones; my make-up was very subtle but however I felt complimented her features.

I then hired a camera got all my equipment set up appropriately according to what I wanted with equipment and making sure the everything was in a tidy or away from any hazards, I had an assistant Harriet to help me set up also, 

I used a soft box with a white back drop to give my photo shoot a soft light, not too harsh and to really compliment my models features. This worked well, even though I had to adjust the light several times to make it perfect to get great images.

Before shooting I showed my model images from my mood board for inspiration for her and what I wanted to create with the shoot, I also directed her how I wanted her to be and kept her moving and to keep taking the photographs. I felt very engaged with my model and the shoot went smoothly.

Reflection of Shoot:

My model took direction well and knew what I wanted to achieve, I loved the lighting and the overall look and how it came out. however, I had a slight problem with photo shop to do a few adjustments and also the positioning of the small box to give the best lighting on her face to really compliment her features. I loved the subtle glow and highlight i achieved with the make-up and the focus on the lips and cheek bones. If I had to change something or to do it again I would of practiced more, tried and more lightings and looks to give me more options, I also need to work on my editing skills also. However, I really enjoyed the shoot and my model also did as I kept engaged with her throughout.

Coloured Beauty Shoot

Model: Toby Oldfield 

• Lighting used: White Umbrella
• Back drop: White 
• Mood: Energy, Fun, Happy, colourful, Summer and Free
• Concentrated on the eyes, with the colour used and the hair.

Products used:
Kryolan 

For my Colour Beauty shoot, I wanted a model with wild hair, quirky appearance and with real individuality, which I got with my model. It was a lot of fun to do and working with him was easy and enjoyable which shows in the photos I produced. I got the mood I was going for with the facial expressions also.

Before arriving to the studio I styled his hair slightly as he has dreads so this was difficult, but I teased them and directed how I wanted him to use his hair in the photo shoot.

I applied yellow underneath his eyes, to reflect happiness and joy, I used this slightly under the eyes, I wanted a mix match of colours throughout the shoot, with the clashing of his top and his hat and overall I liked the madness of it all.

I hired the camera out, got the studio set up with my assistant Amy helping me out with placing equipment in certain areas to keep it tidy and hazard free. 

I used a white umbrella and a white back drop, I had to adjust also the setting on the light to get the correct lighting I wanted, as the photos became over exposed then too dark and I found it slightly difficult to get the balance but with practice and retaking them I got the images I had hoped for.

I used the white umbrella and white back drop for a soft lighting, easy to aim at my model to get the best light and it worked well for the theme of my shoot. 

I also showed my model the mood board I had created and also talked through whilst carrying out the make-up and hair on him about how I wanted the mood of the shoot and I also directed him accordingly and made him jump around and be really energetic within the shoot, it was fun and creative and learnt a lot.