The 1950’s Shoot at Elle Jé Studio
As
a commercial photographer it is all too easy to get engrossed in your
commissioned work and not allocate enough time for your own creative work. It is also very easy to discuss the need to
be creative but not put into action.
With all this in mind it was time that I allocated some quality time to add images to my own portfolio and equally as important find the time to
work on a project with two of my dear photographer friends, Rob Inglis and John
Perring. Between us we decided upon two
themes, the 1950’s and glamour Hollywood style.
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| by Lesley Saunders |
The shoot was to take place in my studio, Elle Je Photography Studio based in Whatton-in-the-Vale.
The
fun began with collecting items that were vintage 50’s, charity shops and car boots
were visited and needless to say own wardrobes ransacked. We used pinterest as a communal “mood board”
to throw ideas together.
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On
the Sunday the models, Polly Wilkinson, Rachel Draper, Emma Dalby and Samantha
Stanbridge arrived along with Amy Wilkinson the make-up artist. The studio was a buzz as we set to work
preparing the lighting, costumes and overall look.
The
infinity cove was a huge success with the full-length shots and the black backdrop
enabled moody and dramatic looks to be created.
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| by Lesley Saunders |
The
studio is perfectly equipped to set-up a minimum of 3 backdrops at one time
with the hi-glide system covering all of the “shooting” space. The lights and softboxes used in this shoot
were 2 x 500watt Bowens with reflectors lighting the back of the infinity cove
and two strip softboxes with 500watt lights for the subject. A softbox was used as the key light for the
black backdrop with a backlight bouncing onto the models hair.
The
laughter and chatter was an indication of the fun all were having, what a great
way to spend a Sunday.
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| Image by Lesley Saunders Elle Je Photography Studio |
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| Image by Lesley Saunders Elle Je Photography Studio |
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| Image by Lesley Saunders Elle Je Photography Studio |
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| Image by John Perring |
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| Image by Rob Inglis |
If you are looking for a studio to hire then contact Lesley on 07790016535
Would you like your portrait taking for that special gift or special occasion? contact Lesley on 07790016535 or email lesley@elleje.com
