New Year

Hello!


*insert apology for ridiculous amounts of time between posts*

*insert promise to make posts more frequent*


Well most of my time recently has been taken up with college projects and precious Jessops.

We were given a location (mine was the corner of Sauchiehall Street and Rose Street) and we had to take 30 frames within 3o paces. I didn't cheat. Here are 2 of the 30.




I did a nightwear shoot in the studio with my lovely friend Jess. The idea was it to be really high key and quite delicate. It didn't quite turn out as I had wanted but I am still happy with the results. Will hit the studio again soon and try out some different lighting to get the original look I was going for.








Now for some still life. The idea I went with was 'forgotten treasures'. I focused on photographing jewellery I have that is broken and waiting to be repaired. I wanted to convey the idea of the items having been forgotten about, but too precious to throw away.


This image was aged through folding, bending, filing, and coffee staining, then presented in an old wooden frame.

I then tried a more clinical approach, removing any sentiment I have towards the items.



Intended to be printed BIG. These images will hopefully be exhibited in Urban Outfitters in Glasgow soon. Fingers crossed.




This shot was a test using the beauty dish in the studio. Very beautiful light.



Harrison and I took a trip to the Lake District for Hogmanay. It was stunning, but very very cold. Luckily I had a cosy hat.

Swan. These things are quite scary in real life, don't let its beauty deceive you.

Tree.







Infrared? nope.


We somehow stumbled upon this tree which had a bunch of coppers wedged into it. The whole thing was covered in them! I'd love to know why. And how much it would be worth.

Although may not be apparent there was a MASSIVE drop just over that teeny wall. I felt staying firmly on this side of the road the best option.

I also have some Polaroids form the trip which I will scan in when I can be bothered to make the effort. The cold gave for some interesting colour results.


Back to the warmth of the studio.

Another lighting test Sam. Trying to achieve the lighting I intended for the nightwear shoot with Jess. Getting much closer.


Finally I had a shoot earlier this week with Karen, a young model. Again for a college project which I set myself. It was to be an advertising shoot for 'Schuh', the shoe shop. Shoo shoo. Very happy with the results. Hoping to work with Karen again soon.











Thanks so much for reading, any comments or critiques much appreciated!

Jenn x