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Elle, 28 January 2012, Model Day at DK Capture

After my 2 hour studio lighting tuition a couple of weeks ago I decided to sign up for a couple of hours photography on a Model Day at DK Capture (next to ToysRUs in Poole). Model days are run every month with a different model each time. As far as I am aware DK Capture is the only studio in Dorset that offers this type of photo session. Basically a Model Day is one of the most economic ways of photographing a professional model since the model is hired by the studio for the full day at a discounted rate. You can then just sign up to book a session for an hour or two. The price is £45 per hour which includes the model, studio hire and lighting assistance provided by Dave King, the owner/photographer. Tea & coffee is also provided. This has to be a bargain as long as you like the model. Looking at the list of models so far I would generally categorize the models as "alternative" however this might not be the case all the time. When I say "alternative" I mean fit body, in their 20s, tattoos, body piercings, attitude, possibly leaning towards fetish at times, not exactly Vogue models but attractive and much more interesting to photograph. Maybe the models reflect the taste of the owner and may not be everyone's cup of tea but I think there's quite a good selection of types and looks that offer the potential of some great photos. Nearly all the models work to the level of erotic / glamour nude / artistic nude which means tasteful nude shots are permissible but definitely no adult-type photos (no open legs shots etc). Of course there is no problem taking photos of the models fully clothed so you only have to work at the level you feel comfortable with.

The model on this occasion was Elle Black from Basingstoke. I am no expert in models but she was very polite, professional and chatty. I have to admit I felt a bit nervous about the shoot, I didn't want to show myself up as a complete beginner, but I needn't have worried. The entire shoot felt very relaxed, I didn't feel anyone was judgemental about my abilities, Dave was always to hand to offer advice and help when needed, and Elle needed very little direction and showed interest in viewing the photos I was taking (probably just checking I wasn't just taking photos of her cleavage!). I arrived with a small list of lighting set-up ideas and at the end of the session I was very pleased with the results. I did have a try at art nude which went quite well - shots in focus, not too shaky! but I am sure you'll be disappointed that I haven't included them here. Not that I'm a prude but I don't want the website to suddenly become very popular for the wrong reasons!!!! Maybe later. Overall a great time and some great photos, at least I think so and, at the end of the day, that's all that matters.

(taken from Bournemouth Photography Blog Page)

© All photos copyright Mike Weston.

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