Today's Shoot Part I: Ghost Dog

[hazliya]

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So, I did a four-part shoot today. The first one was an experiment in makeup, since I just got a ridiculous amount and was inspired by Chinese opera.

The Hapi coat made it in there as per photographer's request. It fit the colors, so... and yes, I have a tail. xD

Also, it's been forever since I modeled. Like, at least six months. It took a while to get back into it, and I think I'm pretty happy with the results, despite being so rusty.


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Despite knowing nothing about makeup, I'm pretty proud of how this came out.

In this, and the next few posts, I'm definitely looking to hear people's favorites. While the ones I post are my personal picks, there are still like, five of each. I really need new icons/profile photos, so any opinions would definitely be appreciated. =)

Comments

[doc-smiley.livejournal.com]

Big fan of 2 myself.

[offside7.livejournal.com]

It's really difficult to pick a favorite, because they're all really amazing, but if I had to, it might be the fourth one. The location chosen for this shoot was perfect.

Your make up looks fantastic. I'd love to try it myself sometime. It seems like it the lipstick might smudge a lot onto the bottom lip, but it looks very crisp in all the photos.

The Hapi coat is also really beautiful.

[hazliya.livejournal.com]

The secret to the lipstick is actually really easy: do the top lip first, then blot. Use foundation for the bottom lip, and voila. The trick is to blot both really well, or you might get transfer either way. =)

Maybe I should post tutorials for the makeup I use in my shoots?

[offside7.livejournal.com]

Yes, please! Maybe starting with this one. ^_^

[darkoni]

I am a fan of 4, 5 and 6.

4 - Shows the tail, plus is a good pose, kind of an "I am listening" thing.

5 - This has a nice defiant or resolute look to it. I don't know if that's what you were trying for, but that's what it makes me think. It's kind of unique in that respect.

6 - This also features the tail, but with more of an "I am uncertain" look.

Any of those three could work as icons, depending on what kind of mood you want to convey.

[jalawingedone.livejournal.com]

I like 5 but at the moment, I am not certain why.

[in-water-writ.livejournal.com]

I think 1 is the best straight-on view of the makeup, but I think 3 is my favorite. It might be because your eyes are awesome. But also, the pose is indicative to me of some small fuzzy adorable animal on a tree giving you the "?" head-tilt. Or "No, I'm not stalking prey, I swear!" I can't tell.

[mindways]

Wow! Nice. :)

I'm most fond of 2 and 3, with 4 and 6 close behind. Different expressions + different types of backgrounds makes for some very diverse-looking shots despite the identical setting + costume.

I agree with darkoni about the facial expression in #5 (though I do see it, to a lesser degree, in #4 as well). There are things about #1 (face, hand) that I really like, too, though neither 5 nor 1 hang together as a whole for me as well as the others do.

Contrasting expressions of 2 vs. 6 is neat - 2 seems thoughtful, turned inwards, at-ease while 6 seems thoughtful, turned outwards, and a bit of... apprehension? uncertainty? lost in memory?

[crash-mccormick.livejournal.com]

Definitely prefer this set to the other three. Just more expression and more engagement in the expressions in these.

OTOH hard to pick a favorite this set. Each has really good features.