Final Images Before Editing

Final Shoot.

Below are some of my favourite images from the final shoot I did with my model. 

In the brief, we were told we had to choose a colour to base the image off and add some depth and dimension. I chose silver as I think this contrasted well with my models golden skinned complexion however looking back I feel this colour was too similar to my background. I asked my model to wear a silver/ grey jumper as well as a fake silver septum ring to add a new element to the face that would create dimension. The septum ring has a small turquoise gem in the middle of it that I think also adds colour to the image even though it is very small. Overall I am pleased with the natural makeup on my model and the final outcome of the images.

L O W  K E Y    L I G H T I N G  -  L O W   E X P O S U R E  -  G R E Y   B A C K G R O U N D.

I really like the low-key lighting on this model as it accentuates her tanned skin and the highlight I used as makeup on the cheekbones and nose. I think these images would look good in black and white or in colour but at the moment I can't decide. 

S O F T B O X   L I T   -   P E R F E C T   E X P O S U R E   -  G R E Y   B A C K G R O U N D.

I think that this lighting best shows the natural makeup and skin tone of my model. The grey background is best for tanned skin as I found out when creating my test shots and I think these shots will be good for colour images.

S A M E   S O F T B O X   S E T  U P   -  U S I N G   'D A Y L I G H T'  W H I T E   B A L A N C E.

I love this white balance on my model as it brings out the warmth and warm tones in her makeup and skin. It creates a beautiful golden glow to the images that will be good for colour images as well.

N O R M A L   W/B  -   B L A C K   B A C K G R O U N D  -  P E R F E C T    E X P O S U R E  -  L I T   M E D I U M   S I Z E D   B E A U T Y   D I S H   F R O N T   O N   L I G H T S.

The black background in these images creates a more dramatic effect however still accentuates the natural beauty of my model. I thought using this background would make her hair blend in too much into the background however I think the lighting brings the features back out of the shadows and makes a beautiful shot that could be used in black and white.

B E A U T Y  D I S H   L I G H T   -   W / B   S E T   T O  'D A Y L I G H T' 

I think that the daylight white balance in these images adds a brownish colour to the background which I quite like as I think it creates a warm tone to the entire photograph. I like the close up beauty shots I have done here as I feel like they really show the makeup skill and quality as well as being  visually/ compositionally beautiful.