Rocci contacted me again, some time after we did our initial beauty shoot together. She wanted some new shots for her portfolio and shared visual references of what she was aiming for. We shot outdoor in a small and quiet pedestrian laneway where we used the white painted brick wall as a backdrop. The light there was flattering and guided my choice for the location. Yet, I set up a flash through an umbrella and used a reflector as fill.
Usually, I like to have a clear idea of the creative direction when I shoot and this time the exercise was to trust and be guided by the creative flow. And the end result has this pleasing editorial look of a brand campaign.
The silver lining of this lockdown situation is that it pushes me to go through my archives and look at photos with a different perspective.
Creative team:
Model: Rocci Smit | Hmua: Nichole Lee | Photographer: Viviane Perenyi