So as I have said all along in this project, I have really enjoyed learning different Techniques within photography and I have really enjoyed the studio work I have done and the different effects you can create with the lighting. I really wanted to experience a location shoot and see how it is when you have to play with lighting that you cant control the power of. For my makeup in motion project I decided to write a short story to accompany my character designs. We also had to shoot the makeup we had done and one of the options was to either do the shoot at home, or in uni. I decided this was a great opportunity to try a location shoot. I had planned this for the easter holidays and had a look at the weather forecast for what looked like the brightest (and driest) day weather wise. This would help me with regards to lighting as I wanted to play with natural light and not have to rely on taking out location lighting.
Luckily The day I chose to shoot was a dry day and very bright so all I had to worry about was Aperture and the natural shadows, positioning, and props. I was very aware that I had to make sure the images were not overexposed, because of the direct sunlight. I also had to think about the makeup and the fact I might lose it in the images. So I had to make sure I touched up the makeup and went in a little deeper so that the camera would pick it up.
It felt really free working outside with nature and I could feel myself feeling more excited and passionate about the shoot. Natural light is so beautiful and if you know enough about it and how it changes with the weather and the time of the day, you can really manipulate it and use it to your advantage.
I was really lucky with my models as they were really willing to get themselves dirty for the sake of the shoot. In Winchester their is a place called the Winnall Moors. Its a random but beautiful marsh land area with weeping willows and trees emerged in the water. Their are hidden lakes and expansive reeds. The landscape is so diverse that I felt it was perfect for my photographic Location. My sister who was my model again jumped across water to climb this tree! I wanted her to almost become an extension of not just the tree, but nature itself. She tried some different poses, but this one was my favourite and she looked so beautiful! I also found a small lake in the marshes and wanted to set the scene for 'The meet' between my two characters. I love the way the lighting hits both of my models and I think because of their natural chemistry, you can really see the connection between the two.
I am really pleased with how these came out. Midway through the shoot my battery went and I didn't have a spare battery. I was lucky that the ones I took turned out really well, otherwise the hours I put into the makeup and hair for both models and the shoot prep, including the drive to the location would have all been a a waste. I have learned so much this semester about preparation and planning and how important it is. The one thing you don't want to do is waste the models time and ask them to come in a second time for a re-shoot. Every mistake Ive made I have written down and is something I now consider when planning a shoot. I'm constantly growing and proving myself to myself time and time again. I do feel that I have had a couple of break throughs this semester.
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