Fashion Model Portfolio

One of my favourite ways to light the subject is 45 degrees from behind. Not only does it add liveliness without bringing attention to anything distracting on the face, but it also ends up saturating the skin tone on the face/ body due to a stop down in exposure compared to the highlight area. I found this an easy way to manage a tan skin look throughout the retouching process.

Here are some photos with lovely model Anneliese from Anitanorris models.
Thank you to my awesome teammates as always :)

Anneliese (Anita Norris Models)
Sierra Elliott (HMUA)
Michelle Davis (Stylist)

Fashion Modeling Photography

We had a fashion studio photoshoot with Ana not too long ago (@Chantale Nadeau/ NIWA models).
This time I used a silver reflective board to add visual interest to the background. I layered the graphics furthermore by putting a simple vivid red seamless paper on the floor, allowing the silver board to pick up a colourful reflection.

It’s always a bit of a challenge to create an exciting studio environment, but hopefully I can keep experimenting. Here is one of the images from the session shot using a film camera :)

Ana (Chantale Nadeau/ NIWA models)
Michelle Davis (Stylist)
Sherlyn Torres (HMUA)

Model Headshot Photography

The other day I set up another fashion shoot in my studio. This time I arranged the lighting to present a less polished and sophisticated look, all the while keeping the impression clean enough to still be visually appealing. My reasoning behind doing so was to create a less stimulating (or in other words—less of a “studio look”) in attempt to achieve an organic feeling. I will keep my blog updated with different types of future lighting set ups.

Thank you as always to my awesome team mates and best wishes to the model, Liz, for an awesome career in modelling that awaits her.

Liz (Elite Models)
Sherlyn Torres (HMUA)
Michelle Davis (Stylist)

Fashion Portrait Photography

The other day we did a minimally styled fashion editorial in my studio.
I tried not to light the subject directly this time in hopes of creating a less stimulating look. The idea was to pair this low key lighting with a minimalist, organic vibe. I’ve attached some of my favourite shots from the session below.

Much appreciation to my awesome team for making things happen :)

Billie (Elmer Olsen Models)
Vanessa Garland (HMUA)
Felicia Ann Ryan (Stylist)
Heather Loduca (Stylist assistant)
Michelle Davis (Photography assistant)

Fashion Photography Model Portrait

My teammates and I met up for another studio session the other day.
This time around, I set up the lighting to emphasize the shadows. All the while I keep things feeling natural with certain flatness I incorporated as opposed to making it punchy and full of contrast (which would give it that “studio look”).
We worked with Elena from Elmer Olsen Models.
She was very smart and super quick to pick up on our our concept, making my job that day fairly easy! I wish her nothing but the best for an awesome modelling career and am hoping she gets lots of great opportunities in the near future.

Here’s one of my favourites from the shoot :)

Elena @Elmer Olsen Models (Model)
Sherlyn Torres (HMUA)
Michelle Davis (Stylist)

Fashion editorial photography

Before it gets too cold, we have to take advantage of shooting outside. Our latest editorial was no exception.
Although the whether was cloudy and overcast, it was still bright enough for us to shoot under the right exposure.
Here’s my favourite shot from the day of. As per the editing time, I decided to go for a black & white treatment, focusing on showing as much tonality as possible.

Thank you as always to my great teammates for your time and effort :)

Andrea (Model @Anita Norris Models)
Vanessa Garland (HMUA)
Michelle Davis (Stylist)

Fashion Model Portfolio Photography

I would like to share a studio session I shot recently in which I used colour gels. The colour palette of the shoot was blue and yellow. We showcased these tones both in the clothing, lighting, and props to create consistency.

Here's a favourite shot from the session!

Thank you as always to my amazing teammates:

Dina (Model @ Dulcedo)
Vanessa Garland (HMUA)
Michelle Davis (Stylist @ MIYU Creatives)

Fashion Model Photography

We recently did a fashion editorial shoot that was a mixture of indoors and outdoors on location.
In attempt to take an advantage of the dwindling summer weather, we shot a couple of the looks using natural light.
It was great to get such a pleasing warm tone organically from the sun.
Here's a favourite shot taken at the parking lot near my studio.

Thanks as always to my wonderful team :)

Andrea Haymann (Model @Ciotti Models)
Windy Chiu (HMUA)
Michelle Davis (Stylist @MIYU creatives)