Model photoshoot with Jade - and some colour theory

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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 modelling 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 in a way that would suit the colour and make the most of capturing this change.

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 by no means an 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 contrasting colours really do make it pop! 

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.  This would be a typical beauty / clamshell setup (one light above, pointing down and another below pointing up) to accentuate the facial features by creating strong shadows but keeping light in the eyes.  As it was supposed to be a monochrome image, I almost just went with a mid-grey background then saw the hair colour change and had to do something about it!

I mean, I do love black and white images but the response to the photos on my social media accounts were so positive!

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, and if you have some fashion brand to promote or are wanting an update to a modelling portfolio (or even to make a start in modelling) you can get in touch with me through my website here







Location: Hull, UK

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