Firstly, thanks so much to everyone who got involved / engaged with my virtual photo booth project. It started out as a little thing with a few mates and very quickly snowballed into me getting a ton of submissions every single day from all over the world. Love ya all.
So what’s next?..
Whilst working on the photo booth project I was thinking to myself how could I take the general premise of models shooting at home and expand it a lil’ bit so it’s not just headshots and white walls and I came up with this new project.
The general jist of it is models can come here, select one of the following moodboards as inspiration and then go away and do their own thing before sending it over to me to edit and format. I also wanted to make sure the wider community could get involved so on top of that I want anybody who’s interested who may have a concept for a shoot to submit their moodboards as well, if I think they’re cool I’ll add them to this list and credit you in the final work.
So without further ado here are the starter moodboards to get this show on the road. (Click images to expand)
Garden Party
Vibe - Hot & sticky summer. Bikinis, paddling pools, hose pipes, ice lollys, grass, water & sweat.
Tone - Fun, playful.
Song - Petite Meller - Baby Love.
Around The House
Vibe - Gritty & raw. Beds, sheets, underwear, harsh light, grain.
Tone - Sexy, candid, rough, power, aggression.
Song - Kavinsky - Protovision
Fresh & Clean
Vibe - Clean simplicity. Neutral, natural light, softness, calm, chill, denim.
Tone - Serenity, beauty.
Song - Bon Iver - I Can’t Make You Love Me.
Top Tips
The moodboards exist to give an idea of tone. They aren’t prescriptive so there’s no need to attempt to recreate them exactly. Instead take the moodboard as a whole and interpret it’s feel in a way that suits you. You may shoot selfies, you may use the self timer, you may use someone you’re currently with to help with the shots. The technique and process isn’t important. If it feels right it is right, allow your creativity to lead you where it wants to lead you.
Don’t worry if all of the shots aren’t exactly what you want, that’s why I’m here on the other end of the computer. I’ll take what you send in all it’s raw and unpolished excellence and create something out of it.
Feel free to message me for advice / help. It’s a collaboration so I’m here to try and help you to do the best job possible.
How to get involved
Take one of the above moodboards and get shooting. Take as many photos as possible and don’t worry about perfection. Be as YOU as possible.
Once you’re done upload the photos to WeTransfer and get them over to me either through my Instagram or through the contact form on this site.
Once I’ve got them I’ll take what you send and create a set.
I 10000% would love to see concepts that models have themselves. If you’re a model and what to get involved and have an idea then go wild.
If you’re not a model but would like to get involved feel free to submit a moodboard for consideration. Follow the same template as I used above, 10 photos, a written description and a song.
Other Details
As always I can’t guarantee I’ll edit and work on every set I receive. That doesn’t mean what you’ve done is bad necessarily, it just means I’ve either had too many submissions or what you’ve done doesn’t suit my style / vision.
Any other questions just give me a shout.
Cheers,
Bartley
