I’m not a lady so I can’t truly say that I understand the pressure heaped upon me by adverts and magazines with women who appear to be absolutely perfect. I can however say, with authority, that no woman is perfect – even models – and we all need a little help from the magic tools that Photoshop provides.

Photos courtesy of Edward Lui, editing by yours truly.

All were taken with a 5DmkII + 24-105 and the pieces were placed on a sheet of glass with wallpaper underneath the glass. They were lit using a 43″ umbrella to camera-right and a plain white reflector to camera-left. I found that if you moved the reflector, depending on the piece, you could easily modify the highlights.

It’s loads of fun, actually, shooting film. I know some photographers bemoan those that go backwards, rather than forwards, but so what? I enjoyed the process of using film and that’s all I care about. There’s something almost cathartic about taking your time over the photo and having so many different bits to check before you press the shutter. Then, of course, you get to use the winder and that’s just cool! *Kerrrrrrr-clunk-click*

Anyway, I’ve still got to get the film processed and I’m in the middle of re-mortgaging to afford the cost of more film… So stay tuned!

I’m so sorry if I’ve seemingly bombarded you with spam e-mails, I really am.  I’m doing all that I can to destroy any pesky spy-ware that has found its way onto my numerous computers (in fact, I think I’ve already found the culprit).  Please disregard any e-mails from me that look suspicious in any way – don’t be tempted to download any attachments or click on any links.

If I find the people responsible, I’m setting Mojo onto them…  The swines.