Test Shots




I struggled with test shots because I couldn't seem to get it bright enough. In this set up I had a laptop with a white screen, a lamp, and a phone flashlight. I also used my mirror for a soft key light. I initially thought that facial oil (img 1) would be relatively simple to do but it didn't stand out to me and looked incredibly simple. I decided to pick something that might be a bit more inspiring, these gold hoops. I love img 2 as I think the colouring is nice and clean and shows off the sparkles. I also like the shadows that the hoops create.

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