This is one of those shoot’s I meant to blog but then got busy and totally forgot. #mybad
Back in Feb 2017 Katie visited the studio for a shoot. Pretty sure it has been a good 2-3 years since we last worked together. Must not let that happen again.
The title image of this blog post shows the BTS. It’s rare I will shoot on a tripod unless I’m shooting product work but at times it is worth it for portraits to give you a consistent framing and a fixed camera position for the subject to play to.
To start with we worked with seated portraits on the ridiculously high stool I bought from Tesco’s last year.
I find that having a client or subject sit down is an easier way to start a shoot and it can help make them feel at ease. Katie has no problem getting straight in to a shoot.
On to some images.
Portrait
#makeportraits - Ali
During 2018 I had gotten busier with work which was great but also busier in my head. Shooting for clients is great and I love it, but you have to fulfil your own creativity or you burn out.
So towards the end of the year I sat down and made a page on my site for #makeportraits and a signup page so folk could let me know a few things about them.
Portraits of Ozzy
After shooting some head shots for Ozzy I asked if it’s ok to shoot some additional images, he kindly said yes.
Whenever I can I will get the shots wanted in the bag and then try to shoot something extra or different. It gives me new images and it can give a client options.
Portraits of Adam...
Back in September this year local photographer and friend of mine Adam called round for a catchup and also to bring his back up 5D Mark II for me to buy.
This was camera number 3 being added to the kit. I like to buy used kit from people or companies that I can trust.
We talked shop for a few hours and I paid some cash for the new (old) camera.
Later in the year I worked with Adam on a wedding after ahis usual 2nd shooter was undisposed. This old community and industry we call photography is great like that, we help each other out.
Anyway, on to the images… ( I have some outtakes but am holding those as leverage).