This month’s Perth Amateur Photographers photowalk was another Salvo’s challenge. The objective was to group the photographer’s into teams to dress our assigned model within a $50 budget and 45 minutes preparation. Most of my group consisted of men with no knowledge or confidence in fashion, so that duty mostly fell on me, which I was thrilled by. This model is Lauren Miles, whom I have enjoyed working with on previous photowalks. As a trained costume designer, I wanted to capture what I had noticed about her usual style. I wanted Lauren to have garments that she might get further use out of. I wanted bold colours, I went for a warm autumnal pallet to go with her hair. Lauren has a cool tomboyish style, with a bit of a 70’s vibe. I went for a long skirt, and long coat, to pair with her own long boots.
These two looks came together easily and fit Lauren perfectly, serving to lengthen her silhouette, rather than drown her in fabric.
There was a second challenge, one I put on myself, these photos were all shot with a children’s camera, a “My First Camera 50”. I pushed it to its limit, but to my surprise it handled most challenges I threw at it. These photos have a dreamy quality to them. I did very little editing on them, except for slide 6, I needed to cheat that shallow depth of field.
Beth Blakely’s team did a good job in selecting vibrant, eye-catching dresses. I think the boho look suits Beth and her long wavey hair.
I love Kiara Roberts . The best model. If there’s something to climb, she will climb it. If there’s a prop, you bet she’s gonna use it!
Sorry Tiffany Knuckey, I only managed to get two good shots of you! I don’t know what it was, maybe the stripes confused my camera.
And finally, all the girls together.
Onwards to my next photography challenge!
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