Dead Doll Shoot

My project for this summer is to pay homage to an artist and I have selected renowned fashion photographer Annie Liebovitz. In this shoot with my new camera I decided to go for it in terms of creativity and imagination by capturing a dark doll-like beauty inspired by the work of Liebovitz. The first image is a colorful close-up which truly captures the eye for its creepy and alluring beauty, also my model Ami is perfect for this creative shoot for her naturally pretty and doll-like features which translate well on camera.

The next image has an equally quirky and haunting feel, however it is more striking for the use of glass and water, which powerfully contrasts with the bright colours. Also, the model is behind the glass which creates a sense of captivity and disturbia used to further grab the attention of the viewer.

Beauty In Action Shoot

This photoshoot features my model Anita, who is perfect for high-fashion style photographs. Her modern and on-trend fashion sense combined with her exotic and eye-catching look will make for some outstanding images. In the photographs featured in this post, I tried to capture beauty and fashion in action and this first image is no exception. The black and white effect combined with the action movement of the model creates a mysterious and fantasy feel which commands the attention of the viewe for its high-fashion edge. The next image features more of an intensity with the model blurred in a powerful action shot which is defined against her surroundings. However, the next image has more of a softness and natural beauty, which creates an immediate contrast. The featured images have all been edited using brightness and contrast, as well as shadows and highlights. Also, the histogram effect was used to create a sense of character and emotion.

The final image in this photoshoot is arguably the best for its striking and high-fashion edge. The photograph is perfect as it combines both beauty and fashion to create a sense of enigma and thrill, it also displays a more high-fashion edge compared to the other images, although I think there is a lack of sharpness and clarity which would vividly improve the photographs.

The images featured in this post were taken at the beginning of this year using a simple digital camera, therefore I will be reshooting in the future in order to emulate this action-style photography with a more advanced digital SLR camera. I hope to improve the photographs in terms of camera angles and editing, which will help to create something outstanding and truly captivating. My next post will feature the work of a well-known artist who has inspired me in this subject. Also, follow me on Twitter @JaGar94.

Hilton Hotel Beauty and Fashion Shoot

After a night at the Hilton Hotel, I couldn't help but see this as a perfect opportunity to take some beauty and fashion style photographs. The four images I have selected have all been edited in black and white to create a unique and vintage feel and this first image is no exception. The striking impact of the black and white, as well as the angelic and animated look of the model creates a captivating effect.

The selected images have all been edited using brightness and contrast, as well as shadows and highlights, but I've also recently discovered a histogram effect which allows me to add more of a character to the photographs. This next image has a soft and natural beauty feel, while the histogram effect creates a sense of mystery and enigma which powerfully captures the eye of the viewer.

However, the next photograph features an eye-catching contrast to the previous image as it powerfully uses the histogram effect to create a dark and monster-like beauty shot which looks like an action image from a 1950's movie. The details of the image such as the model's lips and the angle of the face strikingly stand out. Also, similar to the previous image, an interesting contrast is created between the darkness and the light.

The final image is a personal favourite of mine from this shoot as it features a more understated editing but at the same time creates more of an impact. The direct eye of the model powerfully captures the attention of the viewer and the black and white effect once again creates a sense of something vintage and mysterious. Feel free to comment below as I would really appreciate any constructive criticism anybody has to offer. Also, look out for future posts and follow me on Twitter @JaGar94.

Lucy's First Shoot

My model Lucy is perfect for portraiture style photography. Her striking and unique features make for some outstanding images. The left image is eye-catching for its angelic and simplistic feel, and after directing Lucy on changing her angles with each shot, we managed to achieve this stunning photograph. I've edited the brightness and contrast to highlight the best features, also the central and direct eye adds a sense of power and mystery to the image.

This next image has more of an urban and beauty-in-action style edge. The black and white effect adds a vintage and captivativing feel which combines with the off-centred positioning of the model to create this striking photograph. Apart from the black and white effect, I edited the brightness and contrast of the image, as well as played around with shadows and highlights to bring out the distinct features of the model in the image.

The third image is arguably the most powerful of the three for its sharpness and clarity. The image combines the best features of the the first two photographs in which the off-centred positioning creates a sense of action and edgyness, while the direct eye of the model is powerfully piercing. Also, the green background creates an element of nature and serenity, which adds to the overall effect of the image.

The final image is a personal favourite of mine from Lucy's first shoot. The angelic and fantasy style photograph commands attention for its interesting contrast between black and white, which creates this beautiful silhouette. I edited the brightness and contrast of the image, as well as shadows and highlights to reinforce the image in the best possible way. If you like my images or would like to offer some constructive criticism then feel free to comment below as I would really appreciate it. Also, look out for future posts and follow me on Twitter @JaGar94.