Super Human by Lope Navo

Another reason I created this blog was to post my inspirations and general stuff I like (mainly being photography, fashion, graphics, art, music, pop culture, film) and generally share things that are certainly worth looking at. This shoot by Lope Navo called 'Super Human' featuring Ford model Josh Button is definitely one of them!

This editorial features in the May 2011 issue of Factice Magazine and styled by Sonny Groo (epic name btw!)

First of all Josh Button looks hot! Men and baby oiled skin = niiiice! :) haha

Secondly I love atmosphere and the different lighting, blues, purples, greens etc.

Also I like the small details in the images; such as 'I heart my Penis' in one of the photos.

I'm still trying to grasp the relevance of the Labrador (I think it's a Labrador) to the story and the Button. I think it plays on the idea of 'a dog is a man's best friend'. According to this sense I believe Josh Button is taking time off from his 'super human' abilities and relaxing with his best friend, his dog. I'm not sure about this interpretation...

Source: Homotography

Further reading:Lope Navo Studios   /    Josh Button

'All That Glitters is not Gold' by Remik Kozdra & Kasia Baczulis

So indeed I am going to try and keep to my regular blogging like when I first started out this blog, I was posting 1-5 entries a day! I still keep up to date with the other amazing blogs that I follow and came across some really awesome shoots...

'All that Glitters is not Gold' by Remik Kozdra & Kasia Baczulis is a beautiful example of fine art, make- up art and exquisite fine photography. This is such a captivating photograph, I can't keep my eyes off her eyes! I like how she doesn't look at the camera and she gazes far into the distance, leaving the viewer to wonder where she's looking and what she's thinking. I like how she isn't airbrushed to the extreme which is common place for beauty editorials. The fine detail in her face, skin and eyes makes the image jump from the screen/page. I like how she looks rough but still retains her natural beauty.  Kozdra & Baczulis certainly created a wonderful set of photos. I particularly love the colours but especially the shallow depth of field on certain photos.

Source: touchpuppet

Further reading: Remik Kozdra & Kasia Baczulis Photography

N.B NSFW (contains nudity)

  

(from Touchpuppet.com) Remik Kozdra & Kasia Baczulis shoot Patrycja and Justyna (D’vision Model Management) for the May 2011 issue of Papercut Magazine.

This reminds me of those hundreds & thousands candy sweets you put on ice-cream. How tasty!

I love how this pays homage to James Bond, Goldfinger film from 1964. Her gold painted body was very iconic and is still recreated today. Her body looks amazing!



I love how you can see the contrast in her pale skin and orange metallic make-up on her body. Also how the orange makes her blue eyes pop out is eye-catching.




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18th Birthday Today!

Hi Guys

It's been a very long time since I've blogged an entry! gah, sorry guys but now that I have a little time off from exams I have some time to blog more! yay

I've done quite a few things since the last entry such as my first Wedding, Photography & Graphics exam, few University Interviews, volunteering projects a few live events and loads of photo shoots . But of course the most important thing that has happened recently is my 18th BIRTHDAY TODAY! woop woop

Had a few friends sleepover last night and went to the cinema to see Priest, which was okay but the effects were pretty good. Also my super aweosme mother took me out on Saturday and we had a fun happy day (which made me realize I definitely don't feel 18 yet!) I'm excited to go out drinking and clubbing for the first time legally! haha

So I'll leave a few photos of what I've been up to and what to expect PLUS MUCH MORE! some of these photos may feature a chair/s which has been for my photography exam project on chairs!... this time I'm going to try much harder to post regularly. Also thinking of a blog make over... new logo design, layout background.. the whole sha-bang!

RAG Day Dress Up Photos

I've been away for a while, I'm a busy busy busy bee (who also tends to laze about quite often ..I have time management issues!!) however I 've had a sudden urge to blog today. I should get more urges like this!

A lots happened since I lasted posted what I've been up to; this has included events such as Rag Day (I'll explain more in this post about this day), university interviews, photo shoots, volunteering and project research (plus much more).

So on 16th Dec I took some photos of RAG day at my college where students and staff dress up in funny costumes in aid to raise money for charity. People go into town to collect money as well and it's basically a fund raising event with lots of activities and crazy outfits. I opted to document the day and even participate in Bridgwater's Got Talent at college ( I sang If I Ain't Got You by Alicia Keys and came second. haha) All in all, it was a fun day and had a great time with friends :)

Check it out on Flickr and Facebook

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Nisha Haq Photography > Studio Practice Dec 2010

One of my many resolutions for this year is to keep on top of my blogging and to update my photo shoots so here goes that motion :D

It had been some time since I used the studio, managed to figure out the studio lighting and all the technical equipment. I had help from my photography teacher during my lesson and feel more confident now using the studio. Definitely going to use it more often; you can create so many moods, shadows etc from just a studio. Hoping to do a fashion shoot in the studio sometime with full hair/make-up, styling etc.

Here are some edits from the studio shoot I did in Dec 10th, 2010 using my peers from my Photography class.

Photography, Post-Processing: Nisha Haq

Models: Sophie Higgins, Jess Croker, Brad Palmer, (Portia Saunders)

Taken: 13 Dec 2010

Location: Bridgwater College Studio

Camera: Canon EOS Kiss x4

Software: Photoshop CS2

Check it out on Facebook / Flickr

model: Sophie Higgins

I liked the energy in this photo so decided to splatter bright coloured paint around which led to the 'Colour Your Life' typography. I love colour so kind of went to town with this edit. Font used: U.S. 101 from dafont.com

model: Jess Croker
I hadn't done a lot of monochrome portraits in a while and thought this was ideal for this photograph. Whilst editing this I added a blue/yellow tint which reminded me of a Chuck Close daguerreotype.

model: Brad Palmer
I wanted to liven the background a little so added an orange/pink gradient to add warmth. As this was a fairly quick edit it's not perfect however as studio practice, came out rather well.


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Nisha Haq Photography > Ebony Woodland Shoot

On Wednesday did a photo shoot with my friend Ebony Bunting who has an awesome quirky fashion sense where she often wears vintage clothes. We're both on Lookbook so decided to do a photo shoot together. :D I had this idea of doing a 'Woodland Nymph' shoot with woolly knits and fur however it was awful weather with rain pelting down and were all getting wet! I managed to get a few nice shots in the rain before we decided we were too cold and went inside. I took these images at college during our free periods. I also wanted to try something new and not always shoot 'sex-ified' images and try something 'earthy', natural and soft. Ebony was great at this. My feedback from my friend, Matt who I asked to help with a reflector (however didn't need it in the end) told me I should practice more on directing which I realized on that day was pretty 'idea-less'! It's all about research, a back up plan (as I had ideas for outside but not inside) and more preparation. Practice makes perfect! :D

More shots to come soon.

Photography & Post Processing: Nisha Haq
Model: Ebony Bunting
Fashion: Ebony Bunting
Hair/Make Up: Catherine Disney
Taken: 17/11/10
Location: Bridgwater College
Kit: Canon EOS Kiss x4, 18-55mm lens

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