Personal Information:

Name: Carli Adby

Explanation: I wanted to do an editorial in this beautiful location that featured a run down barn which held old children’s toys, boats, an old car and most interesting – an 8ft fiberglass candle and skeleton sculpture. It made me think of childhood and having tea with my gran, but it also reminded me of those moments in childhood when you are lonely and somewhat abandoned. I tried to portray this with the non communication between the models.

Melissa Rodwell’s Critique: This shot is lovely. The clothes are well photographed and the mood is really exquisite. I get the loneliness and detached feeling that Carli described she was going for in her explanation. The make up and hair is extremely well done. I like how one model is looking in the camera while the other girl has her eyes closed. It has a very “Picnic at Hanging Rock” feeling and I’m a big fan of that style. The model’s arms create a circular movement which caught my eye and forced it to move throughout the image which is always a very well thought out design element in a photograph. Good job, Carli! Keep ‘em coming!