Atelier Emmanuel runs an Academy for our apprentices, a sort of post-graduate training in the Old World style. Before we took a Summer break, we decided it would be fun to organize a photoshoot for them. The apprentices were given little guidance, other than that the shoot would be indoors with a basic backdrop. We supplied the photographer. They came up with the concept, model, wardrobe, makeup and, most importantly, the hairstyle.
Anthony: Yes, that's me fixing the model's hair. It's a recurring thing in photoshoots: some of the best expressions happen while we're primping the hair. It must be because the model is unguarded in those moments.
As far as the shoot goes, I was happy with the results.
The texture came out really well and suited the model's personality — once we got her into it, and a bit more sassy and flirty. This is a style I would do again, without isolating the technique. Instead of the entire head being done, I would like to see the curls patterns in smaller areas with other textures, and even colors, thrown in to create a different overall effect.
I would probably have chosen a different top for her to wear, too. We weren't really planning on having it show in the shots. But to crop the top out, would throw the image off-balance.
Overall, though, I loved doing it in this environment and was very happy to work with my model.
The shots we picked here play off a sort of doll-like, mannequin look. It wasn't necessarily what we'd been shooting for, but it's an unintended result that I love.
We let the hair get looser and crazier as we went on. With a blank setting, the hair ends up being its own background.
Styling: Anthony Tanno
Makeup: Clifford Hashimoto
Photography: Tara Arrowood
Model: Jordan, with Look Model Agency
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