Okay, here’s my blog post about my “femme en photo” project, written in a casual, personal style:
So, I had this idea rattling around in my head for a while: “femme en photo.” Basically, I wanted to do a photoshoot centered around feminine energy, but, like, my take on it. Not the super-posed, magazine-cover kind. Something more… real. Raw, maybe?
Getting Started
First, I brainstormed. I grabbed my trusty notebook (it’s covered in stickers, don’t judge) and just started jotting down words and phrases. Stuff like “soft,” “strong,” “vulnerable,” “powerful,” “natural light,” “movement,” “textures.” I even scribbled some little stick-figure poses, haha.
Then, I needed a model. My friend, Sarah, is perfect. She’s got this amazing energy, and she’s not afraid to be herself in front of the camera. I texted her, basically saying, “Hey, wanna do a weird photoshoot thing?” and she was totally in.
The Shoot Itself
- Location scouting: We decided on this abandoned greenhouse I found a while back. It’s got amazing light, and all these overgrown plants. Kinda gives it this “forgotten world” vibe.
- Gear: I kept it simple. My trusty DSLR, a 50mm lens (my favorite!), and a reflector. I wanted to rely mostly on natural light, so I didn’t bother with flashes or anything complicated.
- The actual shooting: This was the fun part! We didn’t have a strict plan. I just told Sarah to move, to feel the space, to interact with the light and the plants. I snapped away, capturing whatever felt authentic. We laughed a lot, experimented with different poses, and just generally had a good time. I did direct her slightly, like use a mirror and play with sunlight.
Post-Processing
I am not going to use complicated software.
I uploaded the photos to my computer, and make some simple edits. I bumped up the contrast a bit, played with the color temperature to make things a little warmer, and cropped a few images to improve the composition. Nothing too drastic – I wanted to keep that natural, raw feel.
The result? I’m pretty happy with it! The photos capture a sense of strength and vulnerability, beauty and imperfection. It’s exactly what I was going for. It’s not perfect, but it’s real. And that’s what matters to me.
It was super fun to just go out and create something. I’m already thinking about my next project…
