Matt Granger – Maleficent – Body Paint Shoot

This entire photoshoot came together when I recognised a cool potential spot to shoot, in a kitchen! Seeing the potential it offered, and the props we had available, I thought out the concept and crafted this image in my mind, before explaining it to the team.

With simple manual strobes, some colored gels and a lot of elbow grease, we created these images in an afternoon. Recognising the potential a space offers is the first step to creating a dramatic location portrait.

Despite appearances, this whole shoot was lit with simple and inexpensive equipment.

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The flashes used are all simple manual units operating via optical slave mode. The gels used were simple eBay items, and the entire make up process was done ourselves.

• Hands on Body Painting

  We created the entire look ourselves – from make up, to body paint, to costume and accessories.

• Creative Lighting

  This shoot took place in a kitchen! We used the lights of the balcony as bokeh, and created dramatic light on her with flashes and canned atmosphere.

• Editing Process

  As well as the complete planning, preparation, painting and shooting process; this course also includes the complete editing process.

  Complete Start to Finish

  This is a true ‘Start to Finish’ course. From explaining the concept, to the first brush stroke, set up and lighting adjustments, posing refinement all the way through to editing – we show you it all.

  I walk you through my favorite images and explain subtle variations, and then show you how I quickly edit the top images for maximum impact.

  * Please note – whilst this is not sexual in nature, it does contain full nudity and it is intended for a mature audience and is NSFW.