So I get to know a local hairdresser, hoping to set up a connection with her business and support her as best I can. Since hairdressers are a focal point for some of my target markets, it makes good business sense to team up and support each other.
So when she asked me to come in and do some posters for her wall of her work with some clients of models I jumped at the chance. I have to say that Irene has a great crew with her, they certainly produce some fantastic style and are very creative and talented. Shooting in the salon presented it's own challenges, but nothing that a few flags to block the sun streaming through the windows didn't fix.
The trick I find with shooting hair and beauty is to have soft light for the model and bring out the textures and luster of their hair with some very directional light. Shooting in the hair and beauty studio provided it's on challenges but with some flags it all worked well. Big credit to the talent that made it so easy to get the look we were after.
And that's the key here, have fun, even when things are not as easy as you dreamed. It makes a good impression with the client, that you can solider on and get the job done with style. It also helps you get the talent to relax, have fun and get better results. I often show the talent the images on the back of the camera too, allowing them to get the idea of your vision, and give them a steer on which way to go.
And hell, if you're not having fun, what are you doing?
Good shooting everyone.
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