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| Chained Up |
I couldn’t wait to work with Hector. The photoshoot was scheduled for 10 September
2012. Much of his work is focused
on burlesque which I figured would add some interesting vavavoom to my
portfolio. That said, he also does
quite a few figure nudes focusing on effective lighting techniques to create
state of the art images. I also
noticed some fetish-style work such as use of fishnet hosiery, spiky heels and
chains which he captures so creatively.
Then I found out later that he is a lecturer at a local college in
Dublin teaching photography. Now
that figures!
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| White Night |
We captured some beautiful low-key nude images. First Hector used one strong light on
one side and gold reflectors on the other to create some warmth as I posed. We then experimented with a white
chiffon material wrapped around my body which complimented well with my tan. And then I was adorned in a gorgeous
bright jade green one lying down on the floor, followed by a vibrant violet one
with which we focused on my back. Then back to no material, I was made to lie down on the
ground which was merely covered with a sheet. Although I had to keep getting up and down as I was freezing
each time I touched the ground, it was all well worth it! Hector managed to create an illusion of
extending my legs through shooting from clever angles. I also loved how the low-key lighting
emphasized the silouette of my curves as well as muscle definition. Those sessions in the gym have
certainly helped!
I soon got accustomed to lying down on the cold floor. But now it was time for me to lay some chains on my naked body! I was to wear nothing but a pair of
very high PVC platform boots and very high PVC gloves which practically reached
my armpits, whilst gripping and wrapping the chain around me. Normally, Hector “warms” the chain up
on the radiator but had apparently forgotten or overestimated the day’s temperature
but oh well, it was still fun! It
is the end effect which counts and it certainly turned out well with the low
key lighting.
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| Bending Back |
The final set was a more lively one. At the beginning of the shoot, we
rummaged through the dressing room finding what sort of outfits would be
interesting and “burlequey.” I
liked the red military peaked cap with the matching cute black Napoleonic
bolero. Hector suggested that the
outfit went well with a pair of red velvet waist-high knickers for a quaint 1950s
effect. And he was right! So here I was back to smiling again in
front of the cameras with higher keyed lighting. This time, though, it was not for the cheesy glamour model
look but for a more refined pin-up girl appearance. And I really loved the results! Perhaps this is something I might like to explore along with
my numerous basques, suspenders & stockings and corsets I own which are sitting
in my drawers waiting to be worn.
We decided to call it the evening, as I had
to meet friends for dinner. It was
such a fun shoot, and we didn’t realize time had gone by so quickly. I know I will be back in Dublin soon
and when I do, I will definitely look Hector up. And for those happening to be there for the odd few days or
so, I would recommend working with him.
Whilst friendly yet professional and with sound knowledge with lighting,
he also produced the images within a few days which I was very pleased
about. The clothed and implied
photos are available on Facebook.
Thank you so much, Hector, for your time
and the beautiful images we produced.
I look forward to working with you again soon!
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| Hello There! |
To find out more about Hector Heathwood and
his awesome work, check out his website: www.hectorheathwood.com
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