Fashion, Portrait DeAndre Watkins Fashion, Portrait DeAndre Watkins

Wild Flower

I had the honor of photographing a friend of one of my models, Izzy. As this was her first time really modeling for anyone, I didn't want to make things too complicated or weird. As this was really a test shoot for us to really get use to each other. We were meeting and shooting on a Sunday. The only problem was that I was on a time crunch because I had to work later that afternoon. We met up at 11 to get started with a simple style to get her comfortable being in front of the camera.

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Stephaine

First location

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After those first shots we moved on to a second look that was a business look with a pencil skirt and halter style top. I failed to mention before that she came with a variety of clothes so we had plenty to choose from. With the business look we did a variety of looks from sitting to walking and use of the phone. It was perfect as I was doing a small portion of business style shoots. At this point she was starting to relax just a little but still had a sense of nervousness that you can sense. 

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The reason I titled this "Wild Flower" is not only because one of her social media handles is HappyWildFlower but majority of the clothes she brought were embroidered with flowers. With the last outfit I chose a black floral dress with black booties. Leaving the last location we across the way to the parking structure that had a few hidden gems within that corner. While searching and shooting we came across a piano that I had her sit upon to create a moment of darkness in a mid day afternoon. Stephanie looked as if she was a doll on top of the piano.

Before I darted of to work like a bat out of hell, I took her Stephanie to the top of the garage for something a little different. 

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I really enjoy working with Stephanie and I can't wait to do it again in the future. Now to think of a dope concept for her.....hmmmm.

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