Taking It to The Streets

Over the last weekend in July, I had scheduled a Time for Print Session with a model from one of my Facebook groups.  I put out a casting call, and several models responded (Yeah me!).  I selected Allisa because I liked her look, and she has curves!  All too often, we don’t see a variety of body types when models are photographed.  I want my clients to see themselves when viewing my work.  

I styled the session with items from my stash – a red tutu, black halter dress, a faux fur vest, and costume jewelry.  Allisa only needed to do her own make-up, bring a pair of black heels, and red or black Converse shoes.  I added the vest at the last minute when I was selecting my clothing for the shoot.  I thought that it would add a different look.

I selected to use downtown Austin as our backdrop.  I was inspired to shoot down there after completing a photo walk a week earlier.  I packed my speed light to use, but I forgot the Bowens mount, and didn’t want to hand hold the light.  Oh well, natural light would have to be used. 

I scheduled this session for several reasons.  The first, I needed to get a living person in front of my camera! When I made the casting call, I emphasized that masks and social distancing would be observed.  When scheduling sessions during this time, I will not shoot in a studio.

Our meeting time was at 7:30 AM.  I wanted to avoid the heat, and use the natural light.    My intention was to also use OCF, but I forgot my Bowens mount for my speed light.  Oh well.  I was simply excited to shoot my second portrait session with the Sony!

Allisa arrived at 7:00 am, and waited at our preselected location.  She was such a joy!  We started with the red tutu and blue jean jacket for the first look.  I love looking for locations that contrast with the aesthetic of my concept.  There was a construction with unfinished walls.  This was perfect for me!  I like being different.

We made our way in a three-block radius from our starting point to several different locations.  There was this wonderful yellow wall that had hard light shining on it.  I loved how that image turned out, and the emotion that Allisa brought to it.  It felt really good to be behind the lens again.