Scene Set Up: (for the purpose of the photographer & assistant)
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{ Reflection }
Having gone into the first shoot very prepared i was confident that every body knew what was needed and were and when they had to be places but as the team was coming together for the first time i was naturally nervous. My assistant Eloise was prompt and clear with her job role of the day and although was a first year student her makeup skills were to a high standard, this is something i was really please with as i am a perfectionist i was worried that i would need to take over to the standard i expected but having Eloise was a huge help due to the number of models that needed to be prepared for a short amount of shooting time we each took three models further more Eloise was fully briefed on costumes, set and props prior to models arrival so that if need be she could step in to help. Having styled two wigs for the role of Sara I ended up having a perfect set wig spare I decided to apply this onto one of the models this worked well with her skin tone but also create a flawless aesthetic through all four of the hair designs on set.
Having already test shot the lighting for both the scenes being created i thought this would have been one area that wouldn't be effected, although the photographer had a few technical difficulties with the door projection lighting and the other lights needed to create the heavy back shadows. This resulted in a slow start to shooting and delayed the schedule by an hour something i had not planned for. Once this was sorted shooting went smoothly and to plan, having previously worked with my photographer on test shoots we had a good chemistry on set and although she is a little quite this is were i was able to step in and direct. Dionne was consistant with making sure i was getting the shots i needed and also suggesting other shots that could be interesting to the scene resulting in some beautiful final images.
I wanted to create a relaxed atmosphere on set as although most of my models had a background in performance, it took a while for them to warm up to both the camera and working as part of a team. This is most likely due to the way it was being shot in a theatrical manner this is were i was briefing and giving acting direction but also more creative direction to get the static shots. By leading the team inviting them into my envisaged outcome we were all able to work collaboratively I feel that i brought a fun, relaxed and energetic atmosphere to set this is something that i feel was a strength of the shoot and is portrayed in the resulting images the models by the end were relaxed and really working with the brief given.
Scene two although previously test shot took longer due to the curtain needing steaming, delaying the shooting again by another half an hour this lead to two of my models getting migraines due to the length of time in the wig as the wigs were made for ballet dancers they are very small and towards the end of a long day shooting this took its toll cutting shooting short before i feel i was really fully satisfied that we had got the shot. This was frustrating as I wanted to make sure I had the perfect shots as re shooting was not an option understanding that i had to compromise for the health of my team members was important value to recognise myself. This is something i will take into account for the next two days shooting being conscious that models wearing wigs are given breaks if needed and to keep an open communication with me if this is needed.
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