Dale Y - A new face to watch!

Wow, its been a month since I last posted on here, and I've been itching to get some new stuff up.

This month I have been working with the boys for a change, and its been fun too.  The couple of shoots I'm going to show from it couldn't have been much more different really...but first up is Dale Y.

Dale is a face that is definitely worth watching in the future.  I think he's going to do really well. He has the sort of look that the fashion industry is loving right now, strong features, yet very slightly androgynous!

I only used one light for our first set of shots and made it all about the attitude and actions, he came out with some cracking poses too.  Then it was off to the park to try out something a bit different from what I usually do, inspired by The Sartorialist.  Then finally back to the studio to play around with colours.

...and my favourite...its got to be that James Dean look you see at the top.  Wow!

I hope you like what you see...

Photography © Christopher Perkins 2008

Model: Dale Y

Make-Up: Deborah Lawson

A Very National Portrait!

I thought it would be interesting to show the photograph I decided to enter for the National Portrait Gallery's annual photographic portrait prize.

Since it didn't get through to the final selection, you unfortunately won't get to see it gracing their hallowed walls, so you'll have to enjoy it here instead!

The photograph is of Tim Hunt, a good friend and also a Sound Recordist for a lot of the political television news broadcasts for the UK.  Hence why I decided to photograph him on Abbingdon Green, in front of the Houses of Parliament.

The above image is my favourite, because I think with such a portrait it is necessary for the viewer to have a connection with the subject through their eyes.  However, I have included the other few possible options below, so let me know if you disagree...

All images © Christopher Perkins 2008

Emotional Times

As an extension to the shoot you saw earlier, the 'Fierce Creatures', we decided to keep with the drama but change the scenario somewhat...

Stephanie cranked up the emotion to show her acting abilities, and did a great job of conveying the feeling we were after.  It should be self-explanatory, so I'll just say enjoy...

Photography © Christopher Perkins 2008

Model: Stephanie Hopwood

Make-Up: Michelle Robinson

Lydia Shoot

The results of another photo shoot.

This time, Lydia Holbrow.

Make-Up: Deborah Lawson.

Comments welcome as always!!