A undeniable fact is that it is becoming increasingly uncommon to find
new people to photograph; whether this is due to the continued fall-out
from COVID-19, my age (now mid-50's) or my approach (which admittedly is
completely passive, hoping people will see my work and approach me
about modeling), I cannot say, but when I got a message from Y_ asking
about modeling, I was more than happy to meet up and discuss my
process. After a lovely chat, and reviewing my images in print (which is SO much better than online/digitally), Y_ confirmed her interest, and we committed to making some images...sometime soon!
Digital infrared original |
As Y_ lives hours away from Halifax, it was some time between our first meeting to discuss working together, and her next time in the area, but once she confirmed her plans, we put our heads together, and arranged to meet up for a first session. Though my obvious preference is to work outdoors, given the time of year, we had to be practical, and work indoors. I brought studio lighting with me, but as it turned out, the Air B&B Y_ was staying had had wonderful natural light, and the entire session was spent working with that.
Digital infrared original |
Digital infrared original |
The last images of the session were made on a dark leather couch below a large window - this gave some wonderful textures to contrast Y_'s skin, and presented some different pose possibilities, when compared to working against the wall.
Overall the session was really pleasing. Y_ is a delight to work with, and have a wonderful work ethic and buckets of enthusiasm. Given her location, I am not sure how often we will get a chance to work together, but I look forward to taking what we made today, and putting it in a more natural setting!