Getting all torn up about it.

Michelle made a welcome return to my humble studio for another shoot just recently; she was looking for a portrait to submit - along with her application - to take part in the much vaunted Miss West Lothian 2010 competition being run by Eddie Anderson and, to help with that, I’d engaged the services of Make-up artist, Jade McMeckan.

Having bagged the portrait shots, we then went on to other things – you could say Michelle got ‘torn into it’ as we turned the scissors on her leggings and T-shirt while Jade ‘bigged-up’ the make-up with some extra eyes and full, ruby-red lipstick.

The shutter was kept pretty active for the next few hours, with Michelle either working in front of camera or chatting to Jade while I arranged (and endlessly rearranged) backdrops and lighting set-ups.

Four and a bit hours just seemed to sweep bye unnoticed, but I ended the shoot with a great collection of images, and I have to say thanks to the girls for being so patient with me xx

Michelle:

Fascinating stuff

I was fortunate enough to be asked to shoot a collection of fascinators and wedding accessories for Ritz nGlitz; a quality, high-end bridal gown and accessories outlet based in MidCalder.

The accessories - and especially the fascinators – were literally ‘fascinating’, while having the opportunity to work with – and light – such a fantastic collection of exquisite tiaras, necklaces and bracelets was a real pleasure.

Some of the resultant head and shoulders shots were used in a power-point slide which was displayed at the ‘Wedding Box’ wedding fayre held at Centrex, Livingston on Sunday 6th September.

Thanks to models Michelle and Rachael for being so patient with me, and to Make-up artist, Jade, whose skills made my photography look better than it might otherwise have.

Michelle & Rachael

Michelle, my Belle.

Fortune favoured me when my good friend Michelle joined at the studio for another modelling session recently.

Michelle is great fun, has a fantastic attitude and brings great presence (and Karma) to our shoots. She’s also takes direction very well and is quickly becoming well versed in anticipating what the camera is looking for – a real help when it comes to allowing the creative flow to run along smoothly.

I’m already looking forward to working with her again as soon we can arrange something; I’ve been promised ‘first show n’shoot’ of a whole new wardrobe she’s preparing to take on holiday with her.

Michelle:

Michelle

My humble studio was, just recently, graced by the visit of Michelle.

Michelle, a gorgeous redhead with stunning eyes, hadn’t worked in front of a camera before, but she took to it like a bird-to-flight and, within half an hour of her first ever shoot was offering some great poses – and ideas. She had commissioned me to produce a few shots with which to begin her own portfolio, and I think she thoroughly enjoyed the ‘studio’ environment; it’s not all about taking pretty pictures – you have to have a bit of a laugh along the way and, with Michelle getting right into the spirit, shooting was frequently put on hold while the laughter rolled.

It was a great, fun shoot, and I hope to work with her again soon.

Michelle: