I recently had the opportunity to work with Sunray Suzie in a fashion inspired photoshoot. We spent a lot of time scouting unique locations in Calgary prior to our shoot day. It was important to find places where very few or no one had shot before. We found this alley in the Kensington area with some amazing graffiti art and a very grungy staircase. We shot the second image in the "east village". We found a unique storage unit that doubles as a modern art sculpture near the river front.
For both shots we used a 20" beauty dish with diffusion on a strobe for the key light, and the ambient daylight for fill. Minor skin retouching was needed, and I used a gradient map to add some color to the shadows, mid tones and highlights. Sunray Suzie did her own hair and makeup. We agreed that the makeup, and hair would be simple. Many of the clothes used in this shoot were designed and made by Sunray Suzie.
I've posted the two described images below and would appreciate constructive feedback.
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Thank you!
Sean
