Posts Tagged ‘model’
Photoshoot with Irina Sotnikova
I recently had the pleasure of working with the very beautiful and friendly Irina Sotnikova. A former Russian model who recently rediscovered modeling in Sydney. Now a competition winning plus size model here in Australia, it’s plain to see she’s the perfect muse for any portrait photographer.
Ready for my closeup – Matt Preston
Curves and Waves – Matt Preston
High Key Beauty – Matt Preston
Natural Beauty – Matt Preston
Utilizing some of the nearby “natural beauty” locations. The bright (and hot!) sunshine causes all sorts of shadow defeating challenges but don’t let that put you off grabbing your camera and shooting at mid-day. It’s a challenge you can overcome and even use to your advantage.
Hot Rocks – Matt Preston
Me And My Jacket – Matt Preston
Sandy Sensation – Matt Preston
Pick Your Direction – Matt Preston
At Street Level – Matt Preston
It was a great day and I’m very pleased with the results. Irina is a natural who knows how to not only work the camera but work with the photographer. It makes direction so much easier when your model instantly grasps what you want to achieve and even adds her own creative ideas.
A big thank you to Irina Sotnikova and also to my wife for assisting!
Check out the rest of the photoshoot on flickr
As always your comments, critiques and feedback are very welcome.
Photoshoot with Natasha Wood
In my insane schedule leading up to our departure on the “big adventure” it’s been important for me to still get some great photoshoots in. I believe it’s important, even if you’re a professional photographer, to still accept TFP work and get out there as often as possible. The people you meet and experience you gain will help you make money in the future so there’s never a reason to turn it down.
Natasha Wood is a multi-talented actress, singers and dancer who’s creative resumé puts mine to shame. We had a rather impromptu expedition around the streets of Brighton finding some great locations. The shoot was very last-minute and given the time constraints I’m pleased with what we achieved.
Eye Spy – Matt Preston
We did set out to create a more theatrical set of photos. Shying away from the usual serious pouty look. As you can no doubt tell we only managed that at certain times and to be honest Nastasha looks great when serious and pouty! I think those eyes and lips really lend themselves to that look.
Stairway to Heaven – Matt Preston
Lines and Curves – Matt Preston
It’s definitely given me a taste for more creative portrait photography. In fact I’ve been busy building the concept for a series of heavily directed on-location shoots. With just a few weeks left before we go and a whole life to pack up, time may not be on my side for that one.
Going, Going…. – Matt Preston
Sweet Smile – Matt Preston
Check out my Flick Photostream for the full set.
One great thing about continually getting out there and challenging yourself with as many shoots as possible is you really get to know your camera and lenses well. You also find your creative style becomes more pronounced. You find new ways to control it and make best use of it. I feel very at home with my Canon 5D Mark II now and absolutely adore my 24-105 F4 L. At first it’s wide angle felt very alien to me as i’m always drawn to facial detail. I’ve managed to manage my creativity in a way that now suits that wide lens very well. I also adore my “nifty fifty” 50mm 1.8, a lens that everyone should own.
A big thank you to Natasha for her hard work and a great friendly afternoon.
As ever your thoughts and comments are very welcome.
Photoshoot with Alicia
I had the pleasure of an on-location photoshoot with the wonderful Miss Alicia-Christy Rodway last weekend. We were on a mission to find new and exciting angles on this fair city of Brighton. Walking the streets, exploring hidden alleyways, courtyards, parks and promenades. It was great fun, the weather was gloriously sunny but you can’t have everything eh!
Apoca-lips – Matt Preston
Think Pink – Matt Preston
Seaside Vista – Matt Preston
Kick Back – Matt Preston
These were all shot with my fantastic Canon 5D Mark II with either my 24-105mm F4 L or my 50mm F1.8. Easily my two favourite lenses at the moment.
I’m very pleased with the results. I’ve been told on numerous occasions that I’m developing a style of my own that shows through in all my work. I’d be intersted in your thoughts on that. I do believe that while some times you can conciously work to create a particular style, other times that creativity seems to find it’s own way out.
A big thanks to Alicia who is not only a great model but a budding photographer too.
As ever your comments, opinions and critques are more than welcome. You can also follow me on twitter.
Shooting the Brunette
I recently had the pleasure of a photoshoot with a local model. Thanks to websites like modelmayhem.com it’s now possible for wannabe photographers and wannabe models to contact each other and work together, often for free.
The shoot took place on Brighton Beach and surrounding areas. Always a great backdrop and it’s nice to finally be taking photos on the beach that aren’t all about the piers and other pebbly beach paraphernalia.
This was one of the first real chances to get to grips with my new DSLR, the Canon 5D Mark ii. An amazing camera. I’ll do a full review of it in a few weeks time.
Gentle Breeze – Matt Preston
My Beach – Matt Preston
Lifting Me Up – Matt Preston
In The Blue Corner – Matt Preston
I’m loving the Cross-Processing look at the moment. A technique usually applied to film but can be simulated quite easily in software. I’ll let you know how in another blog soon!
There’s loads more from this shoot in my Flickr Account. Check out the full day’s shoot here.
I’d love to hear your comments, good or bad so feel free to have your say!