Look

Look, originally uploaded by DrFireball.

What a great shoot this was.

Met up with Amaryllis and Nikoletta (MUA) and having decided on wardrobe (fantastic bespoke victorian dress) headed over to the disused church yard.

Amaryllis is a photog student and has a great understanding of what really makes for a great pose. Both girls were very patient and put up with another chilly day - some sunlight but cool under the trees. I could make a fortune from inventing thermal underwear for models!

Lighting was by way of one Ranger A head through a AS speed pack - often placed high and to camera right. I then used two quadras (one with the diffuser cap and the other with a 18cm reflector dish). I did try using a grid spot early on in the shoot but found it difficult to keep the light focussed in the right direction. On that note I am keen to get a bunch of like minded folk around to help with assisting in future - probably best if they are 'togs too - can then take it in turns to shoot and/or assist.

Normally happy if I get 2-3 shots that I really like but today notched up some 22 or so.Mostly due to Amaryllis having such a strong sense of style and personality - strength really coming through in the pics.

Many thanks also to Nikoletta who did a great job with the styling.

Onwards and upwards and as usual more pics from the shoot are available on my Flickr site - just click on a photo to view.

Happy shooting!

DrF