Sometimes a model completely takes you by surprise. My first impression was of a kinda cute, friendly girl. Well, she was that and more. First, she flat out photographs well. Also, most newer models are self-conscious and afraid to exaggerate poses. Jules, however, was born to model.

For some reason, I’ve been exclusively using soft light lately.  Medium softboxes, close in.  Nice look, but a bit dull – especially if it’s all you do … Yesterday I promised myself to use reflectors (7″, came with the White Lightnings) only when I shot Lucy (see her lit by SBs here in an earlier post).

Setup was one light in front, generally within 30 degrees of straight-on, and one from behind/left.  I like the harder, crisper look …

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With her boyfriend …

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CoCo brought her tattoo artist boyfriend over for a short shoot.  Rather than a softbox, I went with the plain 7″ reflector for a more vintage look …

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Two more from Timber Cove.  Same setup as last posts.   NWS photos follow …

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