Following on from my previous shoot, I decided to use the same model but contrast it with blue colour gels and makeup. As a result of this, I had to reposition the lights as the blue was too strong on one side. Therefore, I used two different shades of blue. On the left hand side, there is a much lighter blue than the dark that emits on the right hand side. The lighting in this shoot was studio lighting with a reflector, there was also a honeycomb filter diffusing the light to make it softer.
This same blue was explored within the makeup, by using a blue mascara and eyeliner and a blue glitter on the lips. Although it may seem like there was a lot of blue used, I like the streaks of lights which emit the colour on the dark background and also the way in which it lights up the sides of her hair. I decided to place the two images below in this work diary, to help explain the way I edited the image. The one on left shows the edited image, in which it is clear I have cropped the image so that there is less blank space. I also enhanced the colour of blue, on her lips - sharpening her face and adding a colour filter to make it appear more natural. One of the biggest differences in these images is the colour of the top. As the red top in this image doesn't relate to the blue colour gels - I decided to change the colour to a light blue. This compliments her skin and the other tones. In the future, if I was to recreate a shoot using the blue - I would use a model with lighter hair and place one of the lights on the front so that it reflects the blue lighting on her face.
Progression
To progress, I want to use the knowledge which I have taken from the two previous shoots with Connie and apply them to work that you would find in a magazine. Having looked up campaigns for MAC and Anastasia Beverly Hills, I have analysed the different shots that they use and the way in which they situate their models while highlighting the product they are trying to sell. I will take on board the different positioning of the model.
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