Dress Ups

Today a couple of friends came over with a huge suitcase full of clothes, shoes and props. I supplied drinks and nibbles and the fun began. You know that song that says "girls just wanna have fun", well these girls sure did. They played dress ups for the camera and I had a great time photographing their antics.

Sometimes when we do these kind of photo shoots it takes a bit of time to let the models relax and get comfortable with the camera but when they do it is magic. I have learnt so much about how the light and shadow can make such a difference to a portrait. How a bit more makeup in just the right places can change a look from ok to dramatic. It also makes a difference when the girls get hair and make up done by professional hair and makeup artists. They know that makeup for the camera can be more dramatic than you would normally wear and come up with some stunning looks.

I have been watching the modeling reality shows on TV when they do their photoshoots. I have picked up many tips and tricks from these shows watching the professional photographers work with the girls, seeing how they encourage them to work with the camera rather than struggling against it. I am learning how to explain what it is I am trying to achieve with the images and how I think we may be able to do that.