The Portrait Element

Assignment Title:                         The Portrait Element             

The Brief:

The observed, formal, detail and environmental portrait are vital components to the editorial portrait. By making specific pictures for each element the viewer gains a deeper understanding of the people being profiled. Your task is to make two compelling portrait profiles of one woman and one man, using ALL the four elements mentioned. The range of images that will be made throughout a successful portrait shoot will reflect the many different facets of the ‘Portrait’

The subject matter is entirely up to you, but you will need to research and arrange the shoot and make sure you can go back more than once as we require an ongoing study of these people in order to refine the content of a successful image.

Man 

I knew from the beginning that I wanted to shoot a Pantomime Dame for the male portrait and I couldn't have found a better dame in Jeffrey Holland. 

Introducing Jeffrey Holland as Robin Hood's 'Nurse'...........

Prints but not finals, Jeffrey Holland as Robin Hood's Nurse, Theatre Royal Plymouth,  January 2013 

Observed 

an observed portrait of Jeffrey Holland in his dressing room, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014  

Enviromental

Jeffrey Holland in his dressing room, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014

Detailed 

The Laurel and Hardy pictures adorn Jeffrey's dressing room, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014

Formal

Jeffrey In character, Robin Hood,  Theatre Royal Plymouth, January 2014 

Woman

I have often seen Jane walking around Town and every time her interesting and unique character shines through in not only her glowing personality but also her eccentric and retro choice of clothing. 

 Detailed 

Jane's life quote, something she lives by and is very proud, Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

 Formal

Jane and Max, Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

Enviromental 

Jane organising her collection of hair dyes,  Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

Observed

Jane's reflection looks on as she organises the necklace stand, Jane Thomas, Just Like This, Falmouth, January 2014

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Jeffrey Holland: Aka Robin Hood's 'Nurse'

Some digi's from my portrait photo shoot today with Hi Dee Hi campers Jeffrey Holland aka Robin Hoods Nurse.

The Nurses attire, Jeffery Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

An actor caught in the moment, Jeffery Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

Jeffery Holland, Jeffrey Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

The Nurses preparation, Jeffrey Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

An old school dame, Jeffrey Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

The character changes,Jeffrey Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

Full transformation, Jeffrey Holland's dressing room,  Robin Hood, Theatre Royal Plymouth, 8th January 2014

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Panto Collection: All the tricks of the trade

Darren Briddick, during the hockey routine, Dick Whittington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

Darren Briddick doing Barrel rolls, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

Beth Armitage and Hannah Hetebrij during their duet, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

Stag Jumps, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

Upside down lift, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

Beth Armitage and Patrick Sharpe during their pairs routine, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

David and Lucine Phillips during their pairs routine, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

Extended spread eagle, Dick Whttington on Ice, John Nike Leisure sport complex, Bracknell, December 2013

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Panto Collection: Emily and Jay, 'The corpse bride'

Emily Phillips and Jayin Panesar have been skating together for just over seven months, in that short time they have competed in several competitions including the British Ice Skating Championships. Below is a collection of images from their free dance exhibition.

Determination, Emily and Jay, Corpse Bride Exhibition, Dick Whittington on Ice. December 2013

Strength, Emily and Jay, Corpse Bride Exhibition, Dick Whittington on Ice. December 2013

Passion,, Emily and Jay, Corpse Bride Exhibition, Dick Whittington on Ice. December 2013

Belief, Emily and Jay, Corpse Bride Exhibition, Dick Whittington on Ice. December 2013

Inspiration, , Emily and Jay, Corpse Bride Exhibition, Dick Whittington on Ice. December 2013

Infatuation, , Emily and Jay, Corpse Bride Exhibition, Dick Whittington on Ice. December 2013

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Panto Collection: Backstage at Dick Whittington on Ice

What you don't see backstage is what really controls the show. Sarah Sutton  

Ever since my first pantomime my favorite part of the show has always been what goes on behind the curtain, whether its the make up artists finishing each whisker, or the costume department quickly patching someones costume or just the cast frolicking around. These photos not only show the dedication that is put into each performance but also capture some of the joyous spirits that create it.

Hannah Heterbij Aka Fairy Bo Belle has her wings adjusted backstage, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

The most important part of equipment in the show, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

Sarah Wakefield Aka Scary Spice rat sat amongst the reindeers, backstage at  Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

 Hair and Make up

A chorus girl gets her face painted backstage, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013 

Jess Morton apply Cery's (part of the chorus)  make up yet again, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

Stacey Bullock Aka Dick's Cat gets going through extensive make up with artist Ali Turner, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

A Chorus Cat, has her hair curled, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

The hair train,  backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

My subject for the portrait element

David Phillips aka Sarah the Dame going through make up with Ali Turner,  backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

Close up of Dame Sarah, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

Dame Sarah,  backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

The tools of the trade

The brushes, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

How the Artist survives,  backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

The colour Palette, backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013  

The make up sponges,  backstage at Dick Whittington On Ice, Bracknell Ice Rink, December 2013

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Stay tuned for more of the panto collection

Panto Collection: Dick Whittington On Ice

During the first couple of weeks of December Bracknell Ice Skating Club and John Nike Leisuresport put on their annual ice skating pantomime, and this year I was lucky enough to immerse my self in  documenting their world.

Below is a sample of my on stage collection:

The Pantomime Dame sets a sail, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Club's Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, Bracknell, December 2013 

Fairy Bow Bell's spiral sequence, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Club's Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

Dick and Alice, the heroes and love interest, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Clubs Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

Jack and the Dame, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Clubs Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

The Dame and her clams, DDick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Clubs Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

Santa's main elf spread eagle sequence, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Clubs Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

Emily and Jayin's Corpse Bride exhibition, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Clubs Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

Polo the Bear, Dick Whittington and his Cat on Ice, Bracknell Ice Skating Clubs Annual Pantomime, John Nike Leisuresport, , Bracknell, December 2013 

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Truro: Prime stock Show and Cathedral

Honey Jars, Truro Primestock show, December 2013

A Parsley Plant, Truro Primestock show, Truro, December 2013

A side view of Truro Catherdral, December 2013

Truro Catherdral, Truro, December 2013

Truro Catherdral at Dark, Truro, December 2013 

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