* What:
Swimsuit Shoot
* When:
January 2007 -
40-degree temps!
40-degree temps!
* Where:
Sahara Apts.
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| ALL IN A DAYS WORK! - The Shoot |
Ask any good photographer, what
their goal is and they'll tell you that
it's capturing the right shot, the
right mood - the look the'yre going
for.
On a Spring Preview -swimsuit
shoot during 40 degree winter
cold, getting the right mood takes
sheer genius and a bevy of willing
and skilled models.
When I ventured onto the set of
this photo shoot, I came prepared
- swaddled in lined slacks, long
sleeves and fur. The crew and
their goal is and they'll tell you that
it's capturing the right shot, the
right mood - the look the'yre going
for.
On a Spring Preview -swimsuit
shoot during 40 degree winter
cold, getting the right mood takes
sheer genius and a bevy of willing
and skilled models.
When I ventured onto the set of
this photo shoot, I came prepared
- swaddled in lined slacks, long
sleeves and fur. The crew and
photographers
were equally
clothed in jeans,
hoodies and
assorted layers.
The models -
well... they weren't
so cozy and took
every available
opportunity
between shots to
head for shelter or
a warm jacket.
were equally
clothed in jeans,
hoodies and
assorted layers.
The models -
well... they weren't
so cozy and took
every available
opportunity
between shots to
head for shelter or
a warm jacket.
| ALL IN A DAYS WORK! - The Product |
Incorporating a varied team of photographers-in-training, as well as
set and make-up artists and an avid cheering section of male
onlookers, photographer James Patrick pulled off a succesfull collage
of looks during the 5-hour shoot..
And throughout it all, four beautiful college models alternated between
snacking on bagels, changing make-up & hair, studying textbooks
and multiple clothing changes-
All while maintaining a shiver-proof smile!
set and make-up artists and an avid cheering section of male
onlookers, photographer James Patrick pulled off a succesfull collage
of looks during the 5-hour shoot..
And throughout it all, four beautiful college models alternated between
snacking on bagels, changing make-up & hair, studying textbooks
and multiple clothing changes-
All while maintaining a shiver-proof smile!
Shot at the newly re-modeled Sahara Apts., the
shoot encompassed a variety of locales and looks.
Collage boutique owner, Bebe Mehr supplied the
clothing for the shoot and assisted make-up artist,
Margarita Godiva as they bronzed, blinged and
buffed the models into Summer splendor..
shoot encompassed a variety of locales and looks.
Collage boutique owner, Bebe Mehr supplied the
clothing for the shoot and assisted make-up artist,
Margarita Godiva as they bronzed, blinged and
buffed the models into Summer splendor..
* Who:
James Patrick
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: A Chicago native, James Patrick has built an impressive portfolio of commercial & fashion photography experience since coming to Tucson over a decade ago. With several dozen magazine credits, and hundreds of shoots under his belt, Patrick has established a solid reputation in the community for skillful, as well as, visionary photographic skills. His professed love of art, creative media and architectural understanding is reflected in the design and lighting of his subjects, as well as, his direction to his models. Samples of his work may be viewed at his website, www.jamesmpatrick.com. Patrick is available for commercial work and will be conducting a series of on-camera headshot workshops and shoots with The Phyllis Boyd Talent Group - TM Models this Spring. He is an ongoing contributor to Style 2 Fashion and the upcoming Style 2 Fashion Cover Model Search. " If I can create an image which sets a mood, perhaps even tells a story, then I feel I have accomplished my goal in a photo shoot." - James Patrick |
| (Top) Model, Renee tries to get warm in between shots. |
| (Below) Models taking a food & shelter break between shots & outfits. |
| (Below) Exuding summer sun & fun through wind- stung eyes. |
| (Left) Model, Seana getting bronzed for that summer vibe. |
| *Shooting for SwimWear |