Group Photoshoot – Women’s Expressions 2015 Calendar
Behind the Scene
The group photo shoot was planned but not rehearsed in advance due to scheduling conflicts. It is today’s reality that we all juggle our time between work, home and our children’s needs. Our models were no exception.
We communicated by e-mail to all, identifying the attires requested for the photo shoot. We planned a group photo with a black dress or black pants and another one with a white or coloured shirt and black pants. The shoot was taken in a boardroom at a golf course, which allowed us more space for the prep of the models, as well as the space for the shoot and head shots. The white backdrop was taped to the wall, and the black one provided the ground colour.
Nadine and Mélodie were our make-up artists for the shoot. Sandra (model) was assigned to the curly hair design using her special MiraCurl iron apparatus. Meanwhile, Stuart and Yves (photographers) were preparing the ‘Headshot’ photo section along with the group photo shoot.
Videos were produced for all photo shoots so the audience could view and enjoy the unedited bloopers and all as if they were there with us in the room.
About the Group
As the models became acquainted with each other, there was a very good ambiance in the room developing. Isahack certainly brought a spark to the room, making everyone laugh. It was no surprise that Isahack attracted us all with his radiant personality. There was lots of laughter, group discussions, and jokes. It was certainly a time of celebration – the joy of Being Alive and Being in the Moment. All this for a good cause – to raise money for Interval House of Ottawa.
Rachel (Jo-Anne’s sister) travelled from Saskatoon to help us set the stage, pose for light measurement, and assist with the models’ headshots. She also inflated the red balloons, which represented Valentine’s Day, as this shoot was meant for February, the month of Venus and The Lovers.
The Photo Shoot
We started by performing the Head Shots of all the models after the make-up was applied. We then continued on with the Group Photo – the classic black attire. Isahack stood out in his red shirt. We then proceeded with the group photo theme – The Gift. What was the gift? Is it Isahack or the Box? You choose. Of course, Isahack was the gift of the shoot – a charming person who always has a compliment under his sleeve. We all know that women LOVE compliments – it make us feel good, beautiful and attractive. All through this photo shoot, the models were deciding the poses as they went. There was no stopping us from conversing and laughing.
The next series of photos was based on the balloons. Rachel prepared the balloons and gathered them on a big sheet. On the count of three, she released them, hoping that they would fall on the models. We didn’t get the desired ‘Wowwww’, but it got us busy bursting them afterwards.
Conclusion
Finally, we completed the session with a toast to Women’s Expressions and to these marvellous people who volunteered their day for the 2015 calendar. I raised my glass to the Universe for this perfect day.
Since this is the last year for the calendar, I am writing about the models and the photo shoots so I can publish them on our website in the hope that we reach others who have dreams and want to reach for them.
It doesn’t matter how big or small your dream may be; you just want to contribute to something that makes your heart feel good and your soul shine bright so that you can acquire that inner peace.
Cheers!
Article by Jo-Anne
Edited by Karen C.