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Dancers

8th August 2019 By Mike Barrett

I took these photographs back in December 2017. The models are Larissa Bellamy and Danny Hayhurst. This ‘Movement in Dance’ shoot offered some fine and strong pose holds. Larissa and Danny were consummate professionals and I enjoyed the small amount of time that I got to work with them on this particular cold December evening back in 2017. For one reason or another I didn’t get to edit them at the time and only came across the RAW files recently. I’m glad I did as I really loved a handful of the shots that I managed to capture and have presented them below.

Some of the lifts and holds require a huge amount of strength, stamina and concentration. Especially in a photo studio when you have got a photographer shouting “That’s great, wonderful, hold it there”. So hats off to both Larissa and Danny for the effort that they put into this shoot and certainly for the advice that they were willing to offer in terms of making the best of the poses and lifts, it made for some cracking shots.

It’s always great to work with good models. I for one am not afraid to listen to feedback and advice from the models that I shoot. It pays to remember that they are working professionals too and can have their own unique take on what works and what doesn’t. Unfortunately I have met many a photographer out there who can get upset at the drop of a hat, who communicate poorly and get well above their stations in studio shoot situations which almost always results in bad vibes within the creative environment. This is never any good for anybody and often results in a poor session and certainly doesn’t ever yield any notable imagery. But if you remain calm, attentive, reasonable, pleasant and open to suggestions, at the same time as offering your creative approach, you will find that this will go a long way to showing how professional you are and will most definitely be reflected in the quality of imagery that you produce.

© Mike Barrett Photography 2019 – All Rights Reserved

Ice and Fire – Studio Shoot with Sarah Thornton

14th November 2017 By Mike Barrett Leave a Comment

Here are some images from the latest studio shoot at the Silkwood Studios with the lovely Sarah Thornton. Again, a little twist on the edits. I like to mix things up a little. Fire and Ice because of the way the edits came together. Hot and cold colours. I love shooting photographs, but sometimes I really enjoy the editing side of things. This was certainly one of those occasions.

This studio shoot was in association with Bradford Photographic Society.

© Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

 

Film Noir Shoot with Zoe Margo

2nd November 2017 By Mike Barrett Leave a Comment

On Monday night I had the pleasure of working with model Zoe Margo on a Film Noir shoot at Silkwood Studios. This is the third time I have been over to the studio and it was great to hook up with some fellow togs (who are fast becoming familiar faces) for this stylised photo shoot.

The studio is such a great space to work in. A really relaxed, friendly and productive atmosphere with a great set of lighting options, backdrops and props. Just as any creative space should be.

I have nothing but good things to say about the time that I have spent there and how friendly and approachable the proprietors Karen and Victor are. Really nice people.

Concerning the shoot, my modus operandi is to always look for a different slant on established themes which is very much reflected in the edit regarding the shots that I have presented here. Film Noir yes, but with a twist.

© Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

Melissa Alice – Silkwood Studio Shoot

17th October 2017 By Mike Barrett Leave a Comment

Another great studio shoot at Silkwood Studios last night with the lovely model Melissa Alice, who was professional and very patient throughout the evening.

Managed to get a nice range of photos exploring different lighting set ups. It turned out to be quite a colourful shoot, especially when the umbrellas came out.

A super night with some really nice people/fellow photographers.

© Mike Barrett Photography 2017 – All Rights Reserved

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