Mermaid Photoshoot: Moodboard

 

The concept for this shoot is to make my model look like a dreamy metallic mermaid. I will use a model with long red hair which'll stand out in the images and with pale skin to create a nice contrast with the bright hair. The make-up will be kept dewy and metallic looking for a fresh and youthful look. I will have this photographed on a beach with various backdrops such as the sea, pebbles, shells, driftwood, etc.

Sources: 

• www.bbc.co.uk 
• www.mermaidhyli.deviantart.com 
• www.milfordonsea.org 
• www.mx.tuhistory.com 
• www.ok.co.uk 
• www.pintrest.com 
• www.the2tails.com 
• www.weheartit.com

Beetle & Flower Photoshoot: Studio Shots

For the studio version of the beetle and flower shoot I also decided to keep the hair and make-up very simplistic with the linking element being the beetle stuck onto the models cheek.

The photographer will merge the top of the models head from the eyebrows up with either a woodland scene (if it isn't used for the butterfly studio shoot) or a flower/ bunch of flowers.

Beetle & Flower Photoshoot: Unedited Shots

Below are some of the unedited images from various locations in Ashridge woods where the photographer and I photographed the Beetle and Flower look. 

A few challenges arose when shooting this look. Similarly to the previous two photoshoots, it was a freezing cold day with bursts of snow so the model was freezing cold so we had to be as quick as possible. It was also a bit windy, so the butterfly kept on blowing out of the hair as it couldn't be attached without being harmed or broken. 

However, I am really pleased with the outcome and think it will look especially magical when the photographer edits the photos to make them look as perfect as possible. I really like the way the garland looks in the images and I think it worked well with the hair and make-up designs. 

 

Beetle & Flower Photoshoot: Behind the scenes

For my third photoshoot I chose the location of Ashridge woods in Hertfordshire again, but in different locations to the previous butterfly shoot. 

When choosing a hair and make-up design, I wanted to do something with bright colours to contrast against the dull wooded background and the pastel colours of the flower wreath. I also wanted to have an impactful hair style so decided to style a wig for the shoot. I decided to dress the model in a plain sheer dress so that it wouldn't take any attention away from the hair and make-up. 

For the make-up, I started by applying a Bobbi Brown foundation in 'Porcelain' mixed with an Illamasqua matte primer and buffed well into the skin. I followed by concealing any necessary areas and lightly powdering to fix into place. I then used a pink blush to contour the cheek bones and around the head.

For the eyes, I applied a mix of a Kryolan bright blue shadow and an Urban decay shadow in 'Gonzo' into a precise eyelid shape with no blending so that it created a harsh line. I then applied Urban Decay 'Slowburn' eyeshadow around the blue and underneath the eye and blended up to the brow to soften the look. I then applied a yellow Kryolan eyehsadow round the outer edge of the orange to blend further. For the lower waterline I used Inglot eyeliner gel in '70' to make the blue on the lid pop. For the upper lashes I applied media length individual lashes to open up the eye and for the lower lashes I painted them with the Inglot eyeliner gel used in the waterline. Next I coated the eyebrows in Inglot eyeliner gel in '84' and brushed backwards through the brows creating an almost bushy bleached brow look. 

Finally, for the lips I applied Lime Crime velveteen matt liquid lipstick in 'Suedeberry'. I then glued two real beetles to her chest with eyelash glue.

For the hair, I braided the models hair in order to make it as flat as possible so that the wig would sit on her head properly, but left the whole hairline out so that it could be blended with the wig. I then pinned the wig into place on the head and blended the models hair with the wig to make it look more realistic. Finally I placed a variety of real beetles into the hair and a real butterfly. 

 

Beetle & Flower Photoshoot: Face chart & test

 

I tested this look on a face chart and on myself, however I am not keen on using face charts as I do not like the way the make-up goes on the paper as it does not show up the make-up as it would on the face. I prefer working on a 3D facial canvas, but I also feel I produce my best work in the spur of the moment. Therefore for the rest of my shoots I have decided to use the mood boards as inspiration and envisage a make-up design and then carry it out on the day of the shoot so that my creative juices flow organically. 

Beetle & Flower Photoshoot: Moodboard

 

The concept for this shoot is a fairytale character who is at one with nature. She will have a large flower garland draped over her shoulders and will have iridescent beetles and butterflies on her body and in her hair. I will use a blonde haired model with pale skin so that the detail of the insects shows up in the hair and so that her pale skin contrasts against the bright flowers and make-up. I will have this look photographed in a woodland. 

Sources: 

• www.dollskill.com 
• www.eyeshadowlipstick.com 
• www.globalrose.com 
• www.hmdavisportfolio.weebly.com 
• www.maddisonjones1.wix.com 
• www.photographyoffice.com 
• www.pintrest.com

The Grange Photoshoot: Studio Shots

For the studio version of The Grange shoot, I decided to keep the make-up very simplistic to contrast with the theatrical look created on the outdoors shoot. For the linking element I decided to use a dark iridescent lip on the model to match the feathers from the collar. 

The photographer will marge the top of the models head from the eyebrows up with clouds, as birds fly amongst them.