Double Exposure Test Shoot 2

So after using the Nikon D90 to create double exposure images 'in camera', I wanted to experiment with photoshop and see if I could create the same effect in post- production. The images below are the result of many attempts at creating a layered effect that worked as well as those created 'in camera';

Double exposure test shoot 1

So the second of my projects is loosely based on the connection that people feel to a certain location. I want to combine portraiture with landscapes in a visually interesting way. As my photoshop skills are continually growing I thought that this project would be a good way of combining post production skills as well as my composition and photography skills. The 3 layered images were created 'In camera' using software built into a Nikon D90, and by using an image of a subject with a brightly lit background the landscape can take over the subjects portrait to create an interesting image.

Shadows in Fashion Photography

So its my final year at Uni and everything is happening all at once, I have to complete 2 projects (with full research) and my whole dissertation by the Christmas holidays. Eep. This first project is a studio based shoot which explores the human body and form with the use of unique studio lighting, its about creating interesting poses with the model and trying out different compositions of the lighting and the subject.

For this project I will be using a Digital Medium format camera (whilst I still have use of the uni's equipment) and will be collaborating with a stylist to ensure the model is dressed and styled correctly.

This is the first of the shoots, testing out different shadows and poses with the model:

Trip to London

So with my third year at uni starting off with a rush (i'll post some stuff about my on going projects soon) i decided to take a trip down to London with my boyfriend for the weekend.. as i've never been before it seemed silly to live in England for 3 years and never see the capital.

I was surprised how easy it was to walk around through the area.. and staying at the Grand on Trafalgar Square was amazing! There was a military parade on the sunday morning which was moving to watch and the sun stayed out (for most) of the day!

headshots with Amy

Shadows in Reflection; the next step

When I was looking at a video of Rihanna for her song called 'You Da One' which was heavily influenced by Solve Sundsbo's work, and there was a shot where they duplicated her image in the single frame, I wanted to try and do something similar and I stumbled upon a pretty cool idea for these images... why not make them look as if they are part of a Kaleidoscope, by reflecting the image onto itself. There are still a couple of kinks and ways that this project could evolve.

Student Zest photoshoot with Bath Rugby

So I was approached to do a promotional photoshoot for Student Zest of one of their sponsers; Bath Rugby. I was only too happy to lend a hand as it is affiliated with my university and would look good in my portfolio, plus would be nice to meet the rugby players! I only had 10 minutes to shoot with the players so i needed to plan the shoot in the 15 minutes before hand, which was a good insight into a time limit on a shoot. Student Zest wanted a number of different images, one where all 3 banners are seen, one where the text on the main banner is clearly visible (for magazine and website purposes) and a 'fun one' to add a bit of frivolity to the sponsor.

My Internship at Create Studios Brighton

DAY 1:

So my nerves were running high when I walked into the create studios reception on my first internship and the first thing I saw was a pool table so i knew this place was going to be pretty awesome! They also had 2 images composed of individual polaroids to create a portrait, something I attempted with my 'Pieces of me' project.

So the first day wasn't that hands on in terms of studio work, I was mainly doing data input for all the new fashion connections Create made at the 'London Fashion Week' and then had to organise the products for a shoot on the following day.. so i looked like an alcoholic! 

DAY 2:

In the morning I assisted a product photoshoot with the whiskey bottles above, it was interesting to see how detailed and how well composed individual product shots have to be as the audience has nothing else to focus on but the product! 

In the afternoon I was helping with set design for a bands photoshoot intended for the FRONT COVER and main article of a magazine 'SOURCE'! So wearing my overalls i got stuck in painting white barn doors in bright colours which were placed in a very graphic design fashion. 

DAY 3:

In the morning I edited images Create had taken for previous shoots for their website, which was a useful insight into copyrighting their images for internet use.

In the afternoon we prepped the set design for the 'source cover shoot' so everything was ready for the evening when the band was expected to arrive. They were an hour late so there was a bit of waiting around and I was told to expect this when working with musicians haha! The shoot went really well but I was exhausted afterwards and just wanted to sleep for the rest of the week!

DAY 4:

These were my last two days and both were completely focused on a shoot with a musician 'RUBY GOE' who wanted Create to film her music video for her new release and also some promotional shots! So the first day was spent on set design on a much larger scale.

I creates a 'bed board' style background, which took ages, painted 4 wooden boards in 'green screen paint' and 2 boards in baby pink and lastly created a translucent screen with a very thin film stapled over a wooden frame (which was a pain as it kept ripping). It was actually a lot of fun and very hands on and I couldn't have done any of it without the guidance of main set designer Matt! 

DAY 5:

This was my final day at Create and it was going to be a long one! Starting at 8:00 am we started off with a pink background combined with the pink headboard I made. I was amazed with the stylist's choice of clothes, they were so OUT THERE and i loved it! The make up team was also amazing and Ruby Goe was lovely!! 

This experience was really hands on and i enjoyed every second of it, if i wasnt holding lights here and there I was helping get the set together, i really felt like one of the team! Create have an awesome amount of equipment and it would be so amazing to one day work with them and have free reign over it all (including a HASSLEBLAD!) 

For Ruby's music video, she wanted quite a subtle and simple look so more focus would be on her and her lyrics, I really liked this set up as it would be ideal for fashion, portraiture as well as object photography! Plus her singing blew me away! 

Overall my internship was amazing at Create Studios Brighton and I would LOVE to go back and have as many more experiences with them as possible! 

Red moon in Dubai

There was an astronomical anomaly (big words!) in Dubai over the summer and i was able to take a long exposure of the change.. not to blow my own trumpet but im blooming happy with the final image! yay me!