Rachel Jayne Photography: October 2014

Friday 17 October 2014

If you have children then you know how much little one's like to make a splash in the bath tub!! Capturing these images was a lot of fun; my daughter reveled in the chance to splash around in the bath and throw water up over her face! As a mum i wanted to have some fun rather than just picking up wet towels and half sodden clothes off the floor, so i decided to take the opportunity to have some creative fun!

For these shots i turned the bathroom light off and placed a studio light just out of the door (please be very mindful of where you position a light if you attempt this, water and electricity is never a good mix!) I wanted to have more control over the light rather than just having a standard light fixing that i could not move. I got my daughter to splash around and throw the water over her face so i could capture the drops of water mid splash; for this effect you will need to select a fast shutter speed so you can freeze the water. I focused my camera on my little girl so i could get her in sharp focus. I synced the flash light to my camera so it would fire off when i pressed the shutter and took the picture. This will be explained in more detail over on my 'Techniques' page.

I really like these shots. The second one is my favourite, I think the overall composition and central framing adds instant impact in this image. I would expand on these images by experimenting with adult models and water, i feel this would create a completely different visual effect. It could be bath tubs, lakes, swimming pool. Also children playing out in the rain, splashing in puddles etc.....something to add to my 'Inspiration & ideas' page.

Children's Studio Portraits

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Music Photography

I have had the honor of photographing music locally in Witney, Oxfordshire. I first started photographing local bands in my spare time. I loved the vibrancy and uplifting vibes of the thriving music scene; it became quite addictive and replaced my lack of a social outlet as a single parent. Being right in the middle of some amazing and very talented muscians was where I found my unique eye for creatively capturing live music and the energy and personality of bands and individual artists. I went on to to photograph Witney Music Festival as head photographer for 3 years. I have had my images displayed at fundraisers and published in brochures and leaflets as advertising for this event. I feel very lucky to have met some fantastic people and incredibly talented and passionate artists along this journey. Music photography has given me an amazing opportunity to combine my passion for photography and music.......and a spot of dancing!