Toolangi

Well well i havent posted in a month. 

I blame work and uni entirely for this. 

A lot has happened during my absence so im just going to dot point it rather than write it all out. I love dot points. 

- had photography club agm

- working at sky music (nothing new)

Okay, so that wasnt alot, but believe me... Those two dot points take up alot of my time. 

First exciting news: I got elected President of MPC. Im the first female president ever :) I feel guilty for all the other people who were running for the position too but didnt make the cut because they were all brilliant. But im so excited for all the awesome things i have planned, and having the authority to make them happen! 

Im also on the hunt for new photographers that i can introduce to the club. Its a mission. Must find all potential photographers at caulfield and make them join the club. If theres one thing i want more than anything, its making sure that the opportunites and activities/events i organise next year, are known to ALL photography enthusiasts!! (And this means joining the club) 

I also gotta mention my new committee of about 10? They are awesome. Im lucky to have such a great committee and i honestly cant wait to work with them next year. Top blokes. 

Second exciting thing. Working at Sky Music is awesome. My co worker used to be a touring musician, and he has all sorts of connections, including being "beer drinking buddies" with a guy at Maton guitars! This is brilliant because it so happens that the Maton website needs work, and i am in the market for a Maton Mini guitar. Basically, Henry, my co worker is helping me get a deal with them so i can get my $1.5k guitar in return for a couple days photography for Maton. Is this awesome, or is this awesome??

Ive even put together photos ive taken for Cole Clarke, Gibson usa, Ibanez, peavey, etc.... just in case they ask for my product photography portfolio. 

I also got quite a few shoots lined up for after exams! I just gotta make it through exams first...

Shoots being: 2 makeup artists, fashion shoots, glamour shoots, online fashion boutique, fashion blogger, a few musicians and bands... alot of couples wanting couple photoshoots... im excited. 

This past weekend i spent out in Toolangi for Matts birthday. I didnt take many photos because, well.... because i was lazy. The photos i did take, i cast lightroom magic over them and they turned out better than i thought. If i knew they would look like this, i would have taken more. 

Little fire from day 1

 Birthday boy

 Main house

 Fluffies

 Going for a walk in the forest

Strange letterboxes 

 Peekaboo

I thought i would be refreshed for the upcoming weeks after this little trip, but not quite...
Also i bought a parasol up in healesville that i was gonna use for one of my shoots... but i left it up there!!! Was kicking myself the whole way home. 

Reveiws and photoshoots

When i bought my ipad stylus from Dagi, they were generous enough to send me a few extra stylus' for me to review. I have the P504, P601, and P602.

P504 and P602 have the same capacitive tip, but one of them has a pen on the other end. 

 In order from left to right: P601, P504, P602. 

I gotta say, i prefer the P504 and P602 tips better. The P601 tip makes squeaky sounds, and has to be help on a certain angle.  

They are REALLY good for accurate drawing though! Just some quick silly sketch... I suck at shading. 

 

Curlformers :D Pretty sure ive been rambling on about there to anyone who will listen!

 I either sleep in them, for really defined curls, or just leave them in for a few hours. 

Btw vintage shirt i got from an opshop ^_^

 

*NONE of the following photos have been colour corrected/edited at all! Straight from the camera* 

MPC held a city workshop this weekend.  

 Matt reluctantly posing for me >:D

 Hosier and Rutledge graffiti lanes. (again)

 Heres a sneak preveiw from my shoot with Emily. None are edited. 

Makeshift studio with the original emily!

Went over to Emilys house and draped a bedsheet along the clothes line for a makeshift studio! I then photoshopped out the creases. Was a bit hard in some instances but ill get to that later.

Before editing. Original shot. I love how the red of the lips contrasts with the white dress, pale skin, and white background.

After retouching, also a little digital makeup. Brought out the eyes a little, but not too much to overshadow the bright red lips.

I was unable to photoshop out the cloth creases around her feet :S

This one has no creases in it :) The colour/shadows is a bit badly done though.

Overall i was really happy with this shoot!

Modellings tips, and another photoshoot

Emily is definitely new to modelling. I think in modelling, its really important to be confident and know yourself, and your surroundings well. When youre modelling everything move you make should be something artistic, elegant, and edgy (or whatever the photographer breifs you on). Here is the rundown if gave Emily, so she would be better prepared for future modelling shoots :).

Essentials that a model must study:
1. They must know the angles and contours of their face, body, etc. How their hair hangs, how their fringe looks from different angles, etc.
2. They should understand at least a little, about lighting. How the light hits the angles of thier face/body, and in every situation be able to look at the lighting at determine the best angle/posture. Im not sure how to explain this properley.
3. How thier clothes work. How it works with thier body. This is hard to explain. But for example, you need to be aware of how your clothes are sitting one you, when you move into different poses. If you wear an empire waistline, and you sit down, you need to pat down the below the waistline, or shift it into place.
4. Knowing thier surrounding and how to interact with it in a unique way. Or even interesting ways of angling your body so that new perspectives are created.
5. Point 4, also includes being aware of the photographer. Working with them, and sharing ideas. Communication is important.
6. Overall... BE PREPARED!!!! Think about the shoot, and location, your wardrobe. Don't just turn up without even having thought about it!! Not impressive.

I think the main thing you should do, is pretend there is a mirror infront of you, and think of what you would check up on yourself in the mirror. This might mean, adjust your garments, moving your hair, relaxing your facial expression. Its also important to note the lighting. This might mean you need to shift your head up or down, or change the angle of your body.

Emily photoshoot

Ive been getting some interest among friends for modelling shoots.

Here is some of Emily whom i shot yesterday. Shes a natural model. Has all the perfect features, and all her shots turn out incredibly good.

I wish i had focused properly in this photo. The patch of grass to the left middle is where i focused instead of her face :(.

I love this last one cause i caught her by surprise, and she looks like shes just stepped out from another era. All vintagey :).