October 18, 2023

I had wanted to use different materials for a photoshoot, but unfortunately I was never given the chance to use the unusual materials of Foil and Plastic. I guess because it seemed too strange for clients to take a chance on it. So I decided to enlist some fellow friends to help me indulge in this special photoshoot.

It was an ordinary Sunday morning, I arrived at Sol Nox Studios early to setup my backdrop of plastic and foil paired with a leather jacket that I had brought with me. The plastic sheets, translucent and vibrant, were meant to add a dreamlike quality to the images, while the foil tablecloths promised to create mesmerizing reflections and glimmers.

We began by arranging the plastic sheets to create a layered backdrop that seemed to shift and dance as the light played upon it. The colors morphed and blended, casting an ethereal glow that transformed the studio into a surreal dreamscape. It was as if we had stepped into a realm where reality and fantasy coexisted.

Next came the foil tablecloths, crinkling and crackling as we spread them across the floor. I encouraged my model to experiment with different poses, the foil responding with a cascade of reflections that added a dynamic and unpredictable element to the shots. The play of light against the metallic surface created a mesmerizing spectacle, turning each click of the camera into a moment frozen in time.

As the photoshoot progressed, I found myself immersed in the magic of the plastic and foil. The textures and colors merged seamlessly, creating a visual symphony that transcended the ordinary. In the midst of the shoot, I got up and grabbed a lace overlayer that I have used on others shoots to help character to plain dresses. We also stumbled upon unexpected beauty. The crinkling foil, the soft rustle of plastic, and the interplay of light and shadow—each element contributed to the creation of a unique visual narrative. It was a celebration of the extraordinary found in the ordinary, a reminder that beauty could be discovered in the most unexpected places. I had also asked if I could place baby's breath into her hair for added texture. That is when we started to laugh at the fact that with all the materials put together, the shoot looked Futuristic , but somehow trapped in the past. 

As the day unfolded, we captured a series of photographs that told a story of creativity, spontaneity, and the joy of pushing artistic boundaries. Our impromptu decision to embrace plastic sheets and foil tablecloths had led us to a world of shimmering moments, proving that sometimes the most extraordinary experiences are born out of the simplest ideas.