This was my first "post graduation" shoot. I was feeling the need to keep myself in the student mode so I set my own assignments and dead lines. This shoot didn't start out with a particular purpose, but I knew the look I wanted for my model so I started there.
First I started with makeup.
Makeup consisted of a TON of foundation, then I covered the models face with a white shimmery powder. This created a flatter surface drawing attention to the eyes. Mascara for the lashes and then we were set.
Then I moved to hair.
My models hair was pretty much perfect already, that's why I chose her! After slight straightening I teased the areas I wanted to be fuller, and cemented the hair down with some Kenra spray.
Next comes costume.
Nothing too spectacular here, sometimes the simplest things work. White leggings and a blue wraparound work perfectly. I knew I could change the color of the wrap later in photoshop, so I didn't worry about it too much.
This first set of images are influenced by the new Hobbit film. Although I had actually edited them before I saw the film, I made a few changes after. The editing is probably my favorite part, it's when everything comes together and I begin to see what I imagined while shooting.
This second group of images are more open-ended. I could write what they mean and what I intended when shooting and editing, but that leaves you the viewer out. So, how about you tell me what you think.
And a little behind the scenes action thanks to my sister Faith!
Thanks to Becca for being my model! She always does a good job and never complains, even though it was freezing out!
