THE NATURE WALKS SERIES
The project’s aim is to showcase the refreshing and warm feeling of the spring period in Malta. The main focus of my idea was on the overall soft and bright vibe of the atmosphere surrounding the models. To do so I first had a brainstorming session where I identified the main aspects of the aesthetic I wanted to represent through the photoshoot. Once I decided on some keywords, such as fresh, warm and sunny, I created various mood boards and researched other photographers working on a similar concept.
Two locations were chosen, the outskirts of Marsaskala near St. Thomas Bay and the small park surrounding the Floriana walls near Bombi, but the shooting in the first one was cut short due to a local threatening us to call the police and the strong wind which made it hard to hold the reflector properly. The second location had various green spots and nice patches of light, making it easier to create interesting lighting that enhanced the photos. A total of four outfits for models were selected from my own wardrobe to find the desired combinations that could convey the wanted aesthetics of the photoshoot. Two outfits with brown tones were chosen for one model, and two with more floral and pink tones for the other, according to what fitted them better. I personally did the makeup and hairstyle to give the models a fresh and glowing look, using only cream and liquid products to blend better with their skin. I chose to not use any type of concealer or foundation as it would look too fake and not natural, I added highlighter on the most pronounced parts of the face such as cheekbones, nose bridge and nose tip. In the end, I created the sunburn effect using a rose creamy lipstick that blended perfectly with the skin making it look healthier and more lively. Editing included colour correction, enhancing the greens and pinks, and applying a blurry effect with a subtle glowing effect to give a soft and dreamy vibe. Overall, I would have liked to explore more locations and outfits for more diversity and experiment with different poses.
