Work Diary - Tenth Shoot - Lee Jeffries (Studio)

For my last shoot, I focused on Lee Jeffries techniques in order to explore identities and portray my subjects in a vulnerable light. By using a black background, I was able to make my subjects stand out, which is similar to his work. At first, I was unsure about the shadows - I experimented with the lights and kept manipulating them until I found the best light to capture my subject in; I wanted the shadows to put emphasis on my subject's facial expressions and highlighting their facial features, which I further highlighted when editing the images on Photoshop. 

This is my favourite image from the whole shoot. I like how the shadow on the side of her face has created a big focus on the left side, forcing the viewer to focus on her facial features and her expression, connecting her with the viewer. The black background contrasts with her white jumper, once again, forcing the viewer to pay attention to my subject rather than the surroundings.

I also like this image; I think by covering my subject's face, it makes her look even more vulnerable and prevents the viewer from bonding with her, which makes them pay more attention to the image and find other clues on the subject. Having her hair tied up allows me to show her face and the shadows created.