Booking Models

I had done a lot of research into models, the facial structure and the look was all imperative to what I was after. I wanted an angular face with a defined jawline to match the squareness and angular design of the wayfarer sunglasses. I contacted Next Models and Milk Model Management. I got no reply...

Mono Studio Shoot

The shoot for the Mono Brief went very well. Louis was a great model and we had a good time, as well as getting a lot of high quality photos. Kit: I used a Nikon D810 for the whole shoot. I chose this body because of it's 36mp sensor and it's great performance. It handled...

Mono Potential Lighting setups

I created two possible lighting setups that I think would work well for the first two images I have in mind for the Mono brief. The first setup is for a tight crop headshot, whereas the second is for a wider head and shoulders view. I want both to have contrast in lighting as well...

Model Research Mono

I have been looking at different modelling agencies for potential models. I want a classy, smart theme for the shoot, coupled with a hipster theme. I feel like this would portray the sunglasses in a unique manner, as they are usually associated with a more causal occasion. The list below are a few names from...

Mono Mood Board Research

I've been collecting images which I feel will work well with my theme for the Mono Photoshoot. I wanted a range of crops, from headshots to full body, as well as a variety in lighting setups. 

Studio Shoot 14th November

1st Trial: Softbox without any diffusion 2nd Trial: Beauty Dish 3rd Trial: Wide-angle reflector dish 4th Trial: Standard Reflector Dish 5th Trial: Standard Reflector Dish + Snoot Light Original Photo:  Predicted Light Setup: Final Image: Final Lighting Setup:   Final thoughts: The shoot went very well with a good range of lighting setups and techniques...

Enquiring about day rates (Commissioned Work)

The task revolved around phoning up magazine companies and finding out day rates for commissioned work. This was an interesting experience, and generally throughout the class people struggled to speak to people on the phone, which suggested that companies were reluctant to pass out that information. I phoned the BBC Worldwide switchboard number but wasn't...