I was invited to a model shoot a few weeks back by FMers Maurice Ramerez and Ray Somersano (Apertura). Ray partner in crime Erwin was there as well. I won't lie, I was humbled, scared and giddy for the invite. All three of these guys are excellent photographers. Felt like the fat girl at the prom, "just glad to be here". Thanks for the invite guys.
We started at a San Francisco studio and then made our way to an outdoor urban location found by Maurice. Amazing place. WHAT a find. I'm not versed well in studio work so it was a big learning experience for me. I picked up a load of good tips.
Of the 3 model there, I had experience with 1 of them. We had a shoot some months ago at a castle in Ione California. Have a look if you'd like. Castle Models. The other 2 girls were first timers for me. I'm normally a wedding photographer and let me say when you have an experienced model to work with it's a whole new ball game. Of the 3, Erin (image 1, redhead) had the most experience. She flowed well. Our make-up artist was Raquelle Siders. Dresses were provided by Diamond bridal in Sacramento California.
Mostly shot in natural light and the gear used is listed below. More on the blog for those interested: Blog Thanks for the look FM. Comments and critiques are always welcome and appreciated. Cheers.
Sam.. not trying to pee in your cornflakes but I'm mot feeling all of these.. they seem.. purposeless... neither pretty photos (with a couple exceptions) nor sticking out as particularly artistic (in that they aren't conveying any particular message to me). Then again, I just don't "get" fashion photography.. just seems masturbatory to me (the 'togs, models and MUAs seem to work together solely to work together.. there is no end product or goal, like a commercial shoot or a wedding). good practice for lighting, posing and comps though. Sorry for the harshness.
Love the lighting in 5, 18, 19 and the comps in 9, 10 though. And WTH is Maurice shooting with? Did he stick a mag lite on the end of his camera or something?
maybe could use light in the eyes on the first couple. but as usual your non studio stuff is da bomb. You guys in cali suck big time cause you actually do stuff to have fun and get better. try that in ohio and you would get laughed at for being to out there....until they saw the results and pooped in the pants because the photos are so sweet.
This set makes me want to see the movie Bruno for some reason!
Doug
