There were no more spaces for me to park as I got to Point Cartwright Beach. I was meeting a friend for a photoshoot. We’ve been planning this for the longest time since we were classmates in Entrepreneur Growth back at the university. The week had been too busy. Working as a Designer, I had my eyes glued to a computer screen for more than 12 hours every day. My eyes could use the rest so I wanted it behind a camera’s eyepiece for the weekend.
The week had been too busy. Working as a Designer, I had my eyes glued to a computer screen for more than 12 hours every day. My eyes could use the rest so I wanted it behind a camera’s eyepiece for the weekend.
I was waiting for a car to go out a drive slot when a small pink vehicle slowly pulled up behind me. It was Jy-leigh, my model. We laughed and waved excitedly. She was with her boyfriend, Toby. I made a quick turn around and drove until we both found parking spots near the pier where everyone had picnics and barbeques while waiting for the sun to go down.
The sun sets in Sunshine Coast are breathtaking! We were chasing this moment as the natural lighting was perfect for the mood of the shoot.
We made our way down the beach to find a vast rock formation area. Jy-leigh, already halfway down the pile of rocks had nicely stepped over the beach’s obstacles. I was fairly new to this so it took me a while to go down. My brain was figuring out where and which rock to step on next to avoid slipping.
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“Wait for me! You’re Australian so I’m pretty sure you are very used to this!” I called out while looking at her bare feet. If I walked barefoot down the beach I’d reach the waters bleeding. Point Cartwright had this good strong wind that played our hair around. The salt was unmistakable after I’ve briefly spoken and tasted my lips. We took it’s direction and used that effect to our advantage.
I finally made it to the shore where we’d hang out for the next hour and make our magic.While shooting, the sea waters and winds made a faint film on my glasses, making it a bit blurry for me to see. I squinted for a bit to adjust my sight and decided to just take off my glasses.
Low and behold, all the contrast of colours on the moss covered rocks and the blue of the sea were in vivid visuals! Awestruck, I just stood there, peacefully watching my surroundings. I’ve always wished my eyesight was better. And this was one of those moments.
Jy-leigh, was already on a far off rock, posing beautifully against the waves. She had been doing Yoga and her form and body were just perfect for the shoot. The pictures say it all.
As they most creative individuals quote, the photographer is as good as the model they are shooting. I was quite lucky I get to meet her during my studies here in Australia.
Less than two hours, we packed up and said our goodbyes.
The real biz starts after driving to the university to sit in a quiet spot at the library and pick the best from a bunch.
I love the whole process of taking photographs. And how I feel fulfilled when I finish colour editing the ones that were chosen. I’d want to do this until I get old, I’d think most of the time.
This Valentines, love was popularised by marketing as a couples day when in reality, it’s the expression of all kinds of love. The love between family, friends, a hobby, a pet and even yourself. It is expressed in different ways which make it so colourful and beautiful.
Thanks for reading and Happy Valentines everyone!
Shots were taken by me with a Canon 450D. Colours post processed on #vscocam
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