Fashion Photo Class 5 weeks in

[mattbikeboy]

To keep myself amused and learning this summer I enrolled in a Fashion Photography class at UNLV. Although the instruction part and classroom/studio leave a little to be desired -- the access to models has be fantastic. All of the models and make-up artists are volunteering time for CDs (TFCD) and have been fun to work and learn with. We've had several location shots -- and since it's Las Vegas in the the summer, they've been Bikini shoots. Oh well, I guess we all just have to endure some things in life.

Since the studio we are using is a poorly laid out classroom in the fashion design department, we've been forced outside around the old converted elementary school grounds with all the buildings painted a sickly yellow beige. But, it gives us to try to make something from nothing!

Here are a few shots from out last classroom session (next week we shoot a fashion show at Planet Hollywood Casino).

This is Jennifer J -- a local model and host:




This is Jennifer L -- its a little sad when the most colorful item around is the danger sign:


This is Nicole S -- she is actually a make-up artist and just wanted some fun shots for her book:


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In this last shot we were trying to catch the last of the sunset light and playing up the Charlie's Angels bit. There are two shots in this sequence that go together but I'll only post this one:



I have a few more shots on my portraits page of my website. I definitely think I have progressed this summer as a photographer -- but still need more practice with models and lighting.

mbb

EDIT: what am I doing wrong -- that my photos don't pop in???