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Uninhabited Island Photo Shoot with Model Geneva – Behind the scenes on a Model Shoot in Victoria BC

June 26, 2017 by TRWPhoto-99 Leave a Comment

Today’s photo shoot is a little different. Geneva is back for another shoot and this time we’re going to use the boat for what it was intended. Thank you to Geneva and her dancers strong muscles for helping me lift the boat onto the roof of my car and helping me put the boat in the water. I couldn’t have done it without you. But with the boat in the water in Oak Bay Marina we were able to cross the bay and arrive at Mary Todd Island. The island is an uninhabited space with beaches, rocks and drift wood logs. Geneva had some specific ideas of what she want to add to her portfolio and the island was just a location to help achieve this. Many thanks to Geneva for being brave enough to get into the cold water and again for helping lift the boat onto the roof. I think we were able to get some pretty awesome photos and do share your comments down below. It was a super sunny and hot day in Victoria and the breeze and water were a welcomed respite.

Camera Equipment Used

Sony A6000
Sigma 30mm 1.4 Contemporary
I do hope you enjoy the video and if the response is positive will continue to do some behind the scenes videos of my model photo shoots.

Geneva has an Instagram account here:

@geneva_f

My Instagram account is:

@timothywestcom

Here are a few of the photos I took, no retouching:

Portrait Photo Shoot with Coultish Model Lori

June 25, 2017 by TRWPhoto-99 Leave a Comment

I had the pleasure of meeting up with local model Lori of Coultish Models here in Uplands today. Very calm and easy wander through the park looking for good light, nice shade and awesome backdrops. We found a little of each even with the noon day soon bearing down on us. I think I’ll have to remember to bring water on my future summer shoots. Many thanks to Lori for shooting and fingers crossed that we got some shots for her portfolio.

Camera Equipment Used

Sony A6000
Sony 50mm 1.8

Sigma 30mm 1.4

I do hope you enjoy the video and if the response is positive will continue to do some behind the scenes videos of my model photo shoots.

My Instagram account is:

@timothywestcom

Here are a few of the photos I took:

Portrait Photo Shoot with Coultish Model Spencer

June 24, 2017 by TRWPhoto-99 Leave a Comment

I spent an hour in the afternoon with Spencer to help build up his portfolio. We had such good time walking through downtown Victoria BC, looking for interesting spots to shoot. We started near the coffee shop and realizing that he had several potential outfits I asked him to start with a simple black outfit and placed him against a brick wall in the shade. Then he did a quick change and found another interesting wall. He changed again and we went off to find a location near the waterfront. Spencer was fabulous, interested and very professional. We shot on the docks and then ended on the top of a garage where he spotted a tall wall. He suggested he jump up and I took photographs of him against the city skyline and blue skies. So much fun 🙂

Camera Equipment Used

Sony A6000
Sony 50mm 1.8

I do hope you enjoy the video and if the response is positive will continue to do some behind the scenes videos of my model photo shoots.

Spencer has an Instagram account here:

@spencer_godwin

My Instagram account is:

@timothywestcom

Here are a few of the photos I took:

Portrait Photo Shoot with Coultish Model Jenna– Behind the Scenes Model Photography in Victoria BC

June 23, 2017 by TRWPhoto-99 Leave a Comment

Had the pleasure of shooting with the enthusiastic Jenna yesterday. She was a lot of fun to work with and kept up easily with my quick pace of changing locations and moving through poses so quickly. She was fabulous. We managed to cross over from one side of Victoria to the other in search of interesting locations and fabulous light and think we found some good spots. Jenna had a fabulous idea for posing in the alley so we tried that and it was amazing. (see below her flipping her hair down and adjusting her heels in the Fan Tam Alleyway). Super happy with the shoot. 🙂

Camera Equipment Used

Sony A6000
Sony 50mm 1.8

I do hope you enjoy the video and if the response is positive will continue to do some behind the scenes videos of my model photo shoots.

Jenna has an Instagram account here:

@jennakitemodel

My Instagram account is:

@timothywestcom

Here are a few of the photos I took:

Park Photo Shoot with Model Kelsey– Behind the Scenes Model Photography Video and Photos

June 20, 2017 by TRWPhoto-99 Leave a Comment

The summer is in full effect here on the island and I had the opportunity to photograph Kelsey for her portfolio today. The wind had picked up significantly (as it does when you live on the Ocean), but living so close to gorgeous Beaconhill Park we elected to wander through the park and find lovely backdrops and beautiful light. I was inspired by the sunset and the abundance of nature in the park even seeing a baby Bared Owl and people enjoying the scenery. A big thank you to Kelsey for being so prepared, two outfits, hair and makeup done professionally and having a fabulous personality too.

Camera Equipment Used

Sony A6000
Sigma 30mm 1.4 Contemporary
I do hope you enjoy the video and if the response is positive will continue to do some behind the scenes videos of my model photo shoots.

Kelsey has an Instagram account here:

@kelsey.ellen

My Instagram account is:

@timothywestcom

Here are a few of the photos I took: