AOP part 50: Exuberance

There are two kinds of models in the world, those that can pull this kind of shot off and those that can't.

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AOP part 49: Masks

Masks can be really great props, they instantly add a little mystery to a headshot. However many masks have eye holes which are too small, leaving the eyes obscured.

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AOP part 48: What to Shoot for Fashion

Over the many fashion catalogue shoots I've done I've realised that you must always check the back of the outfit.

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AOP part 47: Giant in a Small Room

There is this very tiny room at the location and I thought it would be fun to make Maja look like a giant.

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AOP part 46: This one didn't work

Compositionally it was what I wanted. Technically I got exactly the right mix of light and dark and a natural vignette.

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AOP part 45: Simple Window Portrait

And I moved on to another simple window light portrait. The top down view always works well with female subjects.

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AOP part 44: Unfrozen Movement

We switched outfits again, to something even less like Maja's normal wear. I don't think pastel blue would ever appear in her wardrobe!

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AOP part 43: A Simple Portrait

By flipping the studio strobe off, I was able to go back to the natural light for a moment to capture these more delicate portraits.

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AOP part 42: Frozen Motion

I knew the location had a box of various costumes. Now stylistically these were not really Maja's thing, but nevertheless I thought we would give them a try and they have worked very well.

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AOP part 41: The Simplest of Props

As well as making dresses, hoodies, scarves and jumpers in a fashion context it can also be used as something to pull against or swing around or.

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