Fashion Photography 101

Shoot5

The bathroom shoot :D I can't really explain this shoot much. Gcebile, had the thought while we were sitting in the room just thinking about the next location.

Not going to say much, but here's a look at what she wanted.

Was meant to post this on friday, so will be posting again on Wednesday- days are way too crazy, sorry about that :)

Photo credit: Gcebile Matsimbe

Location: Bathroom, Hartbeespoort South Africa

Quick tip:

As all pencil dresses/skirts, it is body fitting, so attention is on everything. I would recommend this outfit to an hourglass, inverted-triangle and rectangular shaped figure. You can't really hide much, so this is perfect for slender figures that don't have very obvious imperfections.

My experience:

This was very different for me, but we tried to make it work. Was just doing what the photographer said :D I hope she's proud.

Was an experience alright and this is what we made of it ;)

Fashion photography 101

Shoot 1

This was such an amazing experience, so I came to South Africa to work on a few shoots with my girl, Gcebile Matsimbe (fashion blogger and photographer).

We had so many things in mind and it was so refreshing just brainstorming, trying to get the right mood across.

I could add this to the Fashion vs Nature project as most of the shoots were done outside.

Will be sharing them with you, just for you to have a look inside the minds of fashion bloggers/photographers and just people who love fashion.

The first shoot is at a horse stable at West Lake estate.

Photo credits by Gcebile Matsimbe

Location: Hartbeespoort, South Africa

Quick tip

This dress is suitable for an hourglass, pear shaped, rectangular and inverted-triangular shaped figure. It's such a busy pattern, so an apple-shaped could get away with this dress too.

My experience

This was a very relaxed experience, think it's because I did it with a friend and the surroundings were pretty relaxed, except for the deer that kept following us around, so half of the photos included him, but we were able to make this work out. This was beautiful and I loved just being comfortable and this was what we were aiming for.

Fashion vs Nature

Day 10

Soooo, I'm 29 kilometers south-east from Windhoek, at a lodge called Gocheganas.

This was just a day out really, so had another one of those casual looks and brought back Spider-man :)

This is a relaxed shoot, no stress just having a good time. It was very spontaneous, but but very exciting.

The outfit I chose was very casual, something I put together for the younger generation :D

Location: Gocheganas, Namibia

                        

                         

Quick tip

This outfit, as the previous blue skirt and Spider-man tee, will suit all inverted- triangle-, pear- and hourglass shaped figures. An apple- shaped will also be able to wear this outfit if the skirt is above the stomach then it will cover the stomach area.

My experience

This place is beautiful. I have heard soo much about it, but my first visit was great. The people were very friendly and the view :O breathtaking. It's not so far from Windhoek, so day trips are great.

Had fun and was able to see another amazing location, yet again.

Fashion vs Nature

Day 4

This place though..

When I arrived in Rundu, at Hakusembe River Lodge, I knew the dress that will be perfect for this venue and the sunset.

Sooo, I had 45 minutes to get ready for this shoot before sunset. I didnt want to let this opportunity pass without me taking these pictures here, an hour and 45 minutes before sunset, so this was the crazy shoot.

Have a few good pictures before the disappeared on me :)

The reason I chose this dress here is...hmm, you'll see :)

Jewellery sponsored by Namcrafts

Fabrics sponsored by Jacksons, Da Gama & Penduka, Namibia

Location: Hakusembe River Lodge, Rundu (Gondwana collection)

Quick tip

This dress will be perfect for an hourglass- and inverted triangle shaped figure, as it hugs the hips, it calls the attention, therefore those whose aim is to hide their hips, will be making it very visible wearing this mermaid dress.

My experience

If I had a choice, I wouldn't have come back. This was an amazing experience, although it's pretty humid in Rundu, as the lodge is at the Kavango River. 

This place is amazing. I cannot stop thinking about this place and how the lodge is situated along the river.

This is a peaceful place and I highly recommend a trip to Rundu.

You'll be amazed at the beauty of this place ;)