Thursday, 26 April 2012

- Finding My Style... -

So I've passed the half way mark of my first year at college! I must admit it has gone rather fast, and as difficult as I find it I absolutely love it.  We have just started a new portraiture brief much to my delight!  Today I've been using a couple of my college mates as models to practice, and what fabulous models they are.  I had a brilliant day shooting these girls and appreciate their patience with me as I get the images I want.  I am my hardest critic and these girls gave me confidence in my work...their hearts are as beautiful as them!

Starting practice for this brief I have already learnt a couple of things about my preferred 'style'.  I enjoy bright coloured photographs, but currently there is nothing I love more than a good old black and white image.  I can't quite explain why, I think it's because the emotion is more prominent and raw.  I also think it has a certain simplicity to it.  I am also in LOVE with close up portraits, I feel it adds a certain intimacy between the subject and the audience.

So here they are...my latest images.  I hope you enjoy looking at them, I certainly enjoyed shooting them!!

The gorgeous Kelly.  Yes, she is really crying.  She was absolutely perfect in this photograph!
Tasha has amazing eyes and I think this photograph really accentuates them.  The way the light is falling on her face gives her a softness and a serenity that makes this photograph my favourite.
Look at those piercing eyes!




I think this photo has a certain craziness and darkness to it.  I love it!!




Friday, 11 November 2011

- The Magician's Assistant...Me -

So here it is, the very first post.  This week I got my camera, a beautiful Nikon D60.  To break her in I did some photos of my husband, James and his younger brother, Daniel.  They're both magicians in training (and not bad either).  The two of them wanted some quirky photographs for their Twitter accounts and I wanted to give it a go!  They were both pretty nervous, (as was I) but it was fun to try taking pictures that weren't necessarily my natural style.  It was also really nice to combine Jamie's and my passions.  So here they are; my first photo shoot with people! These are my favorites, I hope you like them...

My Jamie, doing a pretty cool card flick!
My Jamie again.  I really like the subtle 
touch of colour on this!

Aaah...That Daniel is a handsome lad.
This is my favourite.  I just like the attitude!