Nicky Watts
10, January 2009
Personal Information:
Name: Nicky Watts
Explanation: I’m doing a whole series based off casting models with plaster cast, building a sculpture on the cast with Recycle Paper, and then photographing the model wearing it. This is the first from the series. Its called Wear Recycle.
Melissa Rodwell’s Critique: The reason why I chose this shot was because Nicky Watts nailed the idea of what a fashion photograph is! Her use of lighting to light a white hat was right on. She didn’t blow out the whites, she showed the detail in the texture of the hat while using great beauty lighting on the model’s face. The make up and hair are impeccable, a must on a fashion/beauty photograph. Her choice of model was good and I like how she posed the model with her hand gesturing to the hat, forcing the viewer’s eye to return to the hat, the main product of this fashion photograph. Remember, fashion photography is the business of photographing and selling fashion! This is a great example of that. Congrats, Nicky, on a job well done!
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This is a great capture. The texture of the hat is what caught my attention as well. A great balance of showcasing both the model’s beauty and the accessory.
Well done, Nikky! Beautiful. I am really impressed with the lighting and the visible texture.
Jessica
http://www.MomShots.com
That shot rocks! Can see why it won.
i love the quality of the light. how well-balanced it is, and how it showcases both the fashion and the beauty. well done!
Beautiful choice. Well balanced, well composed. A perfect shot to kick off the Shot of the Week!
Great Shot…Selling Fashion…..Look Forward To Next week ……..
Great Nikky. Also thanks to Melissa for making a platform for other photographers
Love this new feature!!! I can see there will be some talented individuals here!!
Indeed, a very nice shot. Great work with the lights.
Thanks. I was actually in Hawaii casting some people and returned to this wonderful surprise.
I appreciate your feedback and am honored that the success of this image was recognized. Much credit to the team, with out them there would be no great photography.
Thank you Melissa. I look forward to seeing your new work and the future shots of the week.
Nicky
Photographer/sculptor: Nicky Watts
Location: Nicky Watts Studios, Las Vegas
Model: Zaya Kharkhuu
Make Up Artist: Samantha Henrikson
Hair Stylist: Valarie Zwahlen
Assistant: Jeannette Spradley
I’m usually really good at making sure this info is up and I’m embarrassed that I didn’t have it up already. This wonderful team made the shot.
Great shot and a very interesting idea for a photoshoot. I also liked the lighting very much!
Congrats well deserved !!! Love the lighting
I really like the whole premise of the shoot with the wearing of recycled materials displayed in such an impressive way. How Nicky used the lighting in such a perfect way to not over amplify the hat’s color shows her caliber as a professional photographer in stunning fashion. Well done!
Fantastic work and a true pleasure to meet you!