MODEL TEST SHOOT
(Above, Marta's portfolio imagery)
In the early stage of this project I had been struggling to find a model suitable for my concept. It was important to me to have somebody that is different from the norm. Model choice is critical to the success of this project and I felt the best way to explore what options I had was to undertake some test shoots on individuals that I thought may have potential.
I had seen Marta post on Facebook looking for a photographer, she had done a small amount of modelling in the past but her portfolio looked quite amateur. I had serious doubts whether her look would fit with what I was trying to achieve, especially as she had a large undercut in her hair. Never the less I wanted to see for myself with my makeup what she looked like on camera. I am SO glad I chose to test her! She was fantastic - so natural if front of the camera and her look has a sort of hybrid feel to it which is perfect for my project! After this one shoot with her I recognised how diverse she could be and how much potential she really had.
As this was only a test shoot I had only planned very simple hair and makeup and all I was really looking for was to see if she would work or not! Although the makeup design in simple using luminosity in the skin accentuate her unique features.
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