A beauty story with an edge.
After playing with sunlight and a warm natural look in the first part of this shoot, we continued with a very different look.
Here the sun light has been diffused through the translucent white diffusion panel of a collapsible reflector and a white panel placed under Alisa’s face to bounce back the light and fill in the shadow. The light is soft and even. While it’s a flattering light, it does not add much to the story. What make the visual result interesting are:
The look
Slick back hair, bold makeup and strong expressions result in a totally novel narrative. This time it’s all about the bold and fierce woman.
The expression
As a photographer, I do appreciate the versatility of a model. And Alisa seamlessly moved from the beach girl’s natural beauty to a sophisticated and edgy woman. I gave her few directions and she brought these strong facial expressions so aligned with the look.
The edit
The black and white edit removes all colour distraction and creates contrast within the image. As a result the focus remains on the bold expressions and look.
