In this post I
will discuss my second shoot for this project where I planned to do three
looks. Two of these looks are for Grecian Goddess and the third is for Very
Sexy as I decided to re shoot this look.
Time Management
Initially I had
planned two start doing the hair and makeup at 1.00pm and have completed and
shot all three looks by 5.00pm as both my model and photographer had to leave
by that time. However, my model turned up late and I was slow to do the first
look, so I only had time to shoot two of the looks. I know I am a slow worker
to I anticipated for this and had already arranged another shoot for the
following week with this model. Even though I would have liked to get all three
looks done on this shoot, on reflection I am pleased I have another shoot next
week with the same model as it gives me the chance to re shoot anything if
needed. For the next shoot I plan to allow extra time.
Very Sexy
The first look I
shot in this photo shoot was Very Sexy. I chose to shoot this look first
because it requires less make up than the Grecian Goddess look. I felt
apprehensive when doing this look as I did not want to make the same mistake as
last time of applying two much makeup and was very aware of this. I planned to
keep with the red lip for this look as I feel it embodies the Very Sexy theme
and eludes seduction. This time I toned the eyes down a lot, whilst still going
for a subtle smoky eye look. I started with a cream shadow and applied it
across the whole of the eye and up to the brow bone. I then blended a taupe
colour across the eyelid and worked a dark brown shadow into the creases of the
eyelid to contour and the eye. I applied a very small amount of black shadow in
the outer corners of the eyelid and blended it outwards to ensure that it did
not look over powering. I lined the top eye with a thin line of black and
winged it out slightly at the corners for a feline look. I lightly blended a
brown shadow along the lower lash line so the eyes stand out without looking
too harsh.
I used the same
bra for this shoot as I did for the previous Very Sexy shoot and luckily it fit
Alexa perfectly. The black and cream works well against the red lip and the
lace style which is typically associated with sex and seduction compliments the
theme and sets off an alluring and seductive look and mood.
I kept with the
same hairstyle for this look as I did with the first shoot for Very Sexy.
Alexa’s hair is much longer and thicker so it was easier to style and curl.
This time I ensured the hair was photo ready rather than relying on retouching
in Photoshop, although there were some stray hairs to clean up in
post-production, I feel that the hair was more carefully styled and taken into
more consideration that last time. The hair works particularly well in the
first image where it is swept back and the waves come down to frame the face. I
like the movement of the hair in the second image. The way the hair falls in
front coincides with how Alexa has tilted her head and lifted her hand to look
as if she is touching her hair. In hindsight I think the curls should have been
brushed out more in order to create the signature Victoria’s Secret wavy hair
and look less done, although it still works for the nature of this image which
is sexy and glamorous. The curls being more brushed out is something my tutor
had also picked up on. I love the poses for these two images and feel both of
them portray the different elements of Very Sexy. In the first, Alexa’s hands
are on her hips, pushing her collarbones forward. The body language in this
image is eluding ultimate confidence and commanding attention, which embodies
the Very Sexy theme. The second image shows a more seductive side as Alexa’s
head is slightly tilted to the side and her hand is up close to her hair. In
both the images the bottom of the bra is slightly out the shot, this is
something my tutors picked up on. In the next shoot I will be careful to ensure
the photographer includes the whole bra in the crop.
Grecian Goddess
I had a very
clear image for the Grecian Goddess theme which will be the theme for Sumer's limited edition. This is shown below in the storyboard
I created for myself, Alexa (model) and Zoe (photographer) to reference for
inspiration whilst on the shoot. I also created a Pinterest board for this
theme. (See link below) Doing this really benefited me and contributed to the
develop of this idea because it allowed me to search a wide range of images and
see them all laid out together at once.
I only shot the
first Grecian Goddess look in this photo shoot and plan to shoot the second one
next week. This focus on this look is on the hot summer and beautifully bronzed
skin. Gilded gold is a colour and tone that is frequently associated with
Grecian Goddesses so the aim was to translate this into a beauty look. I wanted
the skin to be very glossy with a golden sheen on it whilst the eyes were kept
simple and contoured with bronze/gold shadow and lips where also a golden
bronze colour. I wanted to keep the look simple to the focus was on the skin so
eyebrows were kept neat and bush back. In historical photos of Grecian
Goddesses they are usually seen with long flowing hair, often in a plait. I
translated an updated version of this look and styled the hair in a loose fishtail
plait falling to the side.
Having done a
test shoot for this look I had identified what worked and what didn’t work. I
used the base that I had already applied to Alexa for the Very Sexy shoot,
which matched her natural skin tone. I then began to contour with a darker
shade and add slightly more bronze to the areas where the sun naturally hits
the face. Such as the cheekbones, bridge on the nose and chin. I was careful to
only lightly dust the bronzer to avoid making Alexa look orange and unnatural. I
highlighted using the Topshop shimmer brick. This worked very well for the
look, as it was a light gold tone with a beautiful shimmer to it. I mixed a
bronze and gold eye shadow with Illamasqua sealing gel to create a paste for
the lips. This was hard to apply and I
had to make sure I applied Vaseline on top so Alexa’s lips didn’t get to dry,
however I feel this lip worked perfectly with the look. When I began to do the
hair I did it roughly because the fishtail plait is supposed to look messy,
however half way through doing it Lottie told me that hair did not look camera
ready and was to messy at the front. After taking a second look I agreed and
brushed the hair out to the front would fall in a gentle wave. This really
changed the look and worked very well with the makeup and the shape of Alexa’s
face. As you can see in the image below the hair front of the hair falls
naturally into the plait.
I chose these
images because I feel they portrayed an ethereal but effortless which is want I
aimed to capture for this look. My tutor advised me to alter the colour of the
bra in this image from a cream/ivory colour, so I changed it to this light blue
colour. However this doesn’t worked and having taken a further look at the
image I can see the bra is creased on the right hand side which does not look
good. Therefore I have decided to not use this shot.
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I love this
beauty shot and has chosen this one to be used in my look book. The close up
crop shows off the skins luminosity and glow and the subtly of the plait works
well and ensure the focus is on the face. The colours in Alexa’s hair also
compliment the gold tones in the makeup. This crop and closeness of this shot
makes it a powerful image.
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