It has been a remarkably busy few weeks here at the studio, so busy, in fact, that I have been entirely remiss in posting anything on social media. In the modern age, of course, if an endeavour is not meticulously documented across every corner of Meta, there is a distinct philosophical danger that it never actually happened at all. Well, I am pleased to report from the depths of Plymouth that the laws of physics remain intact, the studio lights have been earning their keep, and I have indeed managed to take a photograph or two of late.
Over the past few months, I appear to have accidentally carved out a rather wonderful niche in young actor headshots. There is a particular joy in helping emerging talent put their best face forward, especially when it yields results like those of the brilliant @aria.phipps, who has recently signed with the absolute tour de force that is @mark_jermin_mgt. It is thoroughly well deserved news, and frankly thrilling to see. (Aria, when you are inevitably collecting statues on a stage somewhere, do try to remember the chap with the camera in Devon.)
When we haven’t been capturing theatrical expressions, the high-speed studio flashes have been working overtime on dance photography, specifically, attempting to freeze the gravity defying feats of local ballerinas. Their grace, core strength, and general human bendiness are truly something to behold.
As a rather rotund gentleman of a certain vintage, watching this unfold is a profound sight for sore eyes. My creative process generally involves me attempting to demonstrate a pose with all the elegance of a wardrobe falling down a flight of stairs, only for the dancer to miraculously translate my flailing into a line of breathtaking artistry. It is a daily marvel. (Though, upon quiet reflection, I am beginning to suspect that my decision to demonstrate these ideas while dressed in full tights and a tutu may have been a slightly unnecessary addition to the workflow.)
So, that was October, a blur of shutter clicks, theatrical ambition, and deeply questionable studio attire. One can only wonder what November will bring.
If you have a budding young performer or dancer in need of updated actor headshots or a dance portfolio to help launch their career, do get in touch to book a session at our Plymouth photography studio.
I promise to leave the tutu in the cupboard.
