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AOP part 3: Strength

From the first few shots it became apparent that Maja could play the emotional chameleon and pull of a wide range of posing styles.

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AOP part 2: The Location and the Shoot

The location was a disused factory in the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. I have used the location several times for workshops.

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AOP part 1: The first shot

This was my first image of Maja. I was completely blown away. I remember jumping up and down exclaiming, "Oh my God, that's perfect!

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AOP part 65: How to photograph a model suspended from the ceiling.

Depending on the pose Maja has a greater or lesser control of her position. The silks can wrap, deliberately or as part of their own accord.

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Remember the black infinity scarf? Well this is its red version. I've added red tights from my collection of props to make a real splash of colour.

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AOP part 63: How to pose and frame your shot to maximise the impact of the outfit

To really show of the intricacy of the halter top we really need to get a close up image. If I had not done this you would never see the detail of how the individual straps weave in and out of each other.

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AOP part 62: Outfit Determines the Shot

When looking at fashion photography you need to work out what is crucial about the outfit and how you will present it.

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AOP part 61: Shape and Careful Clarity on the Horns

The issues I discussed earlier about shadows merging on the black suit also applied to the headpiece.

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AOP part 60: Maleficent

As you can see, Maja and I are working a series of shots, building elements as we go along. This is a planned process.

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AOP part 59: Full on Alien

This make-up style was really striking me as something from a sci-fi movie, so of course the next step was to go full alien!

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