Hi Guys,
Today a quick update on our Miss USSR UK project. Casting Nr.2 was held at trendy night club Jalouse. Again we were simply dazzled by the beauty of our contestants, celebrity guests and organisers themselves.
Below few official photos of the contestants followed by some after-party snaps.
Enjoy!
Last year I had a pleasure to attend the Miss USSR UK 2012/2013 Grand Final at Logan Hall in London. I vas invited by one of the girls as a guest. She has managed to arrange a press pass, allowing me to take some photos. So I did. Quite few actually (check out my post from this event right here: Miss USSR UK 2012-2013). My photos spread out quickly and started circulating between girls/contestants, guest performers, also reaching press and organisers themselves. I guess they liked it because this year they have offered me an honour to be the Official Photographer for this year’s contest. We have scheduled six castings in various London’s trendy night clubs, semi final and Grand Finale.
Today I’d like to walk you through my preparations process before a fashion shoot.
I chose this particular one for couple of reasons. It had some extra factors that you normally wouldn’t consider and it makes rather cool story.
So let’s start from the beginning.
I stumbled upon this location while shooting different job near by. I liked it so I came back the next day for a closer look. I took some iPhone reference photos.
I love the geotagging function. It let’s me easily find where exactly this photo was taken.
You’d be amazed how many old photos of really cool locations I have but can no longer remember where they were taken.
Few days ago I had a pleasure to photograph ITV’s presenter, author, fashion guru and face of several clothing lines Mark Heyes. As you would expect from any celebrity it took us ages, several cancelations, adjustments etc to work out when he could possibly find an hour for this session. We have managed to squeeze it in between New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week. Uffff.
This meant to be easy job. Simple advert picture. Sexy stewardess on the plain background, one, maximum two poses.
That was until my client showed up in the studio and casually mentioned that it would be a shame to waste such lovely, sunny day in the studio. We get around two or three of those in a year here in London, so I kinda understand where he was coming from.
Easier said than done. For general public it seems irrelevant but every photog would know that this requires completely different approach and most importantly different set of tools when it comes to lighting.
I have been recently invited to photograph Miss USSR 2013 UK final. It took place in fashionable Logan Hall in central London. The event was truly fantastic! Beautiful girls, great entertainment and crazy after party! All in Eastern European fashion!
Here is a few photos to prove it.
Enjoy!