The lightbulb was easy the fur coat on the other hand not so. The sales were nearly over, so all that was in the shops was tat. We spent a week or so looking for a coat and had to eventually settle on a waistcoat (there's probably a fashionable name for such a thing). The waistcoat was going to be too big but we would probably get away with it. Unfortunately there was no taking it back for a refund afterwards as the sales meant that stock could only be returned within 7 days. Not that I would do that obviously.
Aeryn was a fabulous model. Her portfolio is stunning so while it's great to be contacted and work with someone like that it also gives you (me) a lot to live up to. It's always stressful in the build up to a shoot with new people (second times are far more relaxed) and when you are shooting with someone that already has fantastic shots then it can get quite scary. What makes it worse is that my facilities could be described as "Tesco value studio." I just have to cover up the blue and white stripes. It's a bit like having Gordon Ramsey round to use your kitchen. Still it might be basic but it works for most situations. I could just do with more space. So if anyone is reading this and has space for a photographer on the weekends or occasional evening then let me know.
I've been trying to work with new MUAs (make up artists) after having been let down on a few occasions. This time I had Shell Clapham arranged and her port looked pretty cool so I was looking forward to (and a little bit scared of) working with her and Aeryn.
Then the snow came.
I love the snow and didn't want it to go but it does cause a bit of chaos even to me. Firstly Shell couldn't make it as she had a long way to travel. This was perfectly understandable and I can't complain. The roads were a nightmare. Then, when I turned up to the station to pick up Aeryn she phoned to say her train was cancelled so was going to be another hour.
When she did arrive on the way back she asked if I had built a studio in the house. "Er... yeah something like that." I can't remember whether I've said but my home studio is my conservatory. It's big and with a bit of work to block out the light it works well. There's only two real issues, it's either freezing cold or boiling hot. Right now it's freezing. Even with two heaters and the coal fire on in the front room. So it's always a little embarrassing bringing someone new in and saying "It looks rubbish but the photos will look fine." Even though it's true.
So we got on with a slightly trunkated shoot and no MUA. Aeryn did her own make up and did a brilliant job. The fur coat looked great and the bulb floated perfectly. If you ask, I'll tell you what I told the others - it was magic.
So this is the result. Click to see some more on the site. Next time a Marina, a real studio and Shell turns up.
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