Model photoshoot with Jade - and some colour theory

I had previously worked with Jade when she was modelling on a shoot we did for fashion brand Heiress Studios, who make handmade crocheted pieces for beach and clubwear, and while she hadn't done a lot of modeling before, she had a great look.  She has had a change of hair colour since the first shoot, going from blonde to radiant redhead, so I wanted to shoot to suit the colour.

colour theory example of a beautiful redhead model wearing a black top on a green/blue background
Jade - redhead model with blue/green background

I'm no expert on colour theory, but my basic knowledge about the colour wheel told me that her vibrant red/orange is somewhere opposite green/blue, so my dark green backdrop made a great complementary colour.

The original plan was based on a black and white photo that I'd seen.  It was a simple one-light setup, with a beauty dish (+diffuser) directly in front and above Jade, with a white reflector underneath.  As it was supposed to be a monochrome image, I almost just went with a mid-grey background then saw the hair colour change!

jade - black and white photo of model in a black top
Black and white shot


I will be shooting her again next month for an update to Heiress Studios collection!







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