Well, I’ve promised another Style Studio installment, so here we go.
It feels like ages ago since I last did a self portrait. I haven’t really had much chance to do much photography lately. In any case, here are my style and photography notes:
Style Notes:
- Navy Blue Halter Dress – This one’s an oldie but goodie. It’s a custom-made dress that I asked a seamstress in the Philippines to make for me some 10+ years ago. I chose the fabric and I sort of designed the dress (based on another dress I saw in a magazine), if I remember correctly. It was actually a maxi dress (ankle length) — when I first had it made. I even wore it on my hen’s night! But, I sort of got tired with the long dress. I didn’t want to throw it away, though. Since the cut was still right for me, I decided just to make it in to a mini dress. So, I took it to another seamstress (in Singapore, I believe) and had it cut and hemmed. Even though it’s soooo old, it’s still one of my favourite dresses. Yeah, this dress really makes me miss getting custom-made dresses (it’s too expensive here in Oz).
- 3-strand Blue Elastic Hairband – Brand new from the cheap shop. Only $2 – and I love it.
- Silver Hoop Earrings – A staple for me. I wear these earrings. A LOT.
- Black Sandals with Heels – A hand-me-down from my mom.
Where To: Off to my son’s school for drop-off (and supposedly, volunteering at his school) + Uni seminar
Photography Notes:
- Camera: Nikon D40x
- Lens: Sigma 30mm f.14
- Self-Portrait Technique: Remote Control + Tripod
- Lighting: Natural light — almost mid-day sun. When it comes to photography, I really love making the most out of natural light – and the outdoors.
- Additional Note: I like playing with angles in photography. This session is an example of how using different angles can make different pictures.
Kari (3)
Mitch Mitchell (3)
Connie (2)
eds (2)
Rachel Cotterill (2)
Anne (1)
bcylady (1)
Jazzille (1)
macy (1)
Mel W (1)
Oh your dress reminds me of the great clothes I had custom made in Malaysia many years ago. The tailors copied a favourite shirt of mine in several different fabrics and then made a couple of skirt suits too, and they were incredibly fast and cheap.
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Melissa: Sounds like a great deal you had then! Don’t you just wish we can get something like that done still?
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