Model Open Call: Kamilah
Posted under: As I’ve mentioned in a few posts recently, I’ve been working closely with Paulo in starting up a photography co-operative in DC. We are still just getting things started and the website needs a lot of updating indeed. With the photocoop, Paulo and I are running model open calls weekly where we help new models get started and in a quick afternoon get a couple quick shots for their portfolios. If you are interested, please check out our calendar to RSVP for future events.
Kamilah came to the open call this Tuesday as a make up artist (MUA). She’s actually studying for a MAC certification and was hoping to get behind the scenes for a photoshoot. Unfortunately for her and fortunately for me, she was put in front of the lens and she became quite a natural model as well. This was her first time in front of the camera for a photoshoot. Hit the link for a couple more shots.
These couple black and whites were taken with just the ambient modelling light and shooting with high iso at f/2.
Afterwards, in the slightly warmer weather, I couldn’t resist going out for some on location shoots. This time I wanted to test some slow sync flash shots to get the urban shopping/movement look. Took a few tries to get all the settings right balancing the lighting and all. Then it was just shooting with the SB-900 on the D2x.
With the slow sync shots, the most difficult part I found was the timing. Since the flash actually fires a split second after the initial shutter release, you have to preempt the movement and try to capture the hand swing the right time. I thought this was alright for a first time. I think Kamilah would’ve stood out better if she wasn’t wearing all black. Next time then.
DC photo coop also has an open house coming up this Friday, please RSVP on the DC photo coop site if you are interested in coming to network.
[...] should have his pics up soon as well. You can find more of my photos here. We will have more model open calls coming up on regular basis, please check out our calendar [...]