My body shoot -

Summer - final chosen photograph

i definitely feel as though my shoot went as well as it could have gone. The day begun really well getting to the studios early my assistant an i were able to get to the shop and managed to get most of the equipment we needed. Within the first hour i had already learnt that our tactics were wrong as we then struggled to get the studio ready as the equipment like poly boards and C-stands had already been taken. After searching we did find ways to make up for the lack of amount of equipment in the studios.

Equipment used:
- Camera - RZ Standard
- Gloves
- Clamp
- White Backdrop
- 2 Broncolor Lights
- 2 Fill lights
- 2 Power packs
- Sync Lead
- Exstention Lead
- 2 Cable covers
- Large Background Stand
- 8 Poly boards
-Duckt tape

As for the poly boards we managed to find the amount we needed in other studios and by using duckt tape we managed to create duckt tape hinges to secure my set. I was really surprised in the amount of equipment i used for my set, i ensured that cable covers were used to eliminate the risk of tripping also. My set quickly becoming the biggest in the studio, I made sure we set up opposite the door so it was easier for the mother and her little girl to come straight through.
My model Elayne and her 18month girl Summer were due to arrive at 2.00pm but didn't get to the studios till 3.00pm. After phone calls it proved that the distance she was travelling made it harder for her because of the traffic and unfamiliar roads.
The shoot probably took around twenty minutes long and i used two rolls of film to capture Elayne and Summer and also used another roll of film before the models arrived in which i took practise shots of my assistant to ensure that when they arrived i was ready to go.
The first roll of film i used was capturing Elayne and Summer together. Summer being so young i found it difficult to keep her attention longer than one minute which i had prepared for, i used milk chocolate stars to keep her entertained and hopeful throughout the shoot. Summer sat on her mothers lap while i focused on her character and personality.
The idea behind my shoot was focusing on the little one, the mother now being less important. The second roll of film i went for a completely different way of capturing my idea by taking Elayne out and having her stand behind me which immediately caught Summers attention. I could then get closer to Summer focusing on her eyes and expressions i was able to capture her with her personality as well as her cautious behaviour.
Summer began to get a bit upset which is when her comfort blanket was given to her, i managed to capture her with a slight smile and softness in her eyes holding the blanket close to her. The shot was my fourth to last image on that roll of film and i have used it for my final image.
I am really happy with my final image and although you can see a slight cut under her eye and a snotty nose it seems to have captured her enitlly how i was aiming to represent such a young girl. In future i have learnt that taking my time would probably of benefited me well in this shoot as i did feel a need of rush as i was concerned of the child's attention. In future also a packet of tissues would be a good idea, just incase my model has a snotty nose. I really am pleased with this image i feel it captures Summer's personality and is one to be kept by Elayne in the future. The mother n to being in the photo supports my idea as the whole focus is on Summer eliminating any distraction of her mother. Much patience was needed with this shoot and I'm happy with the end results.