Posing Ivy

22 October 2011

A week after the Twyford shoot, I had the pleasure of attending another of Sian’s shoots - this time an art nude session with a professional tog, Alan.  We travelled down to the beautiful Cotswolds where Alan had scouted out a range of interesting locations for various scenes.  These included a large pile of recently cut logs in a forest, a beautiful ruined church and a landscape vista overlooking the M40 motorway in the far distance to end with.

Sian was understandably nervous about going nude with someone she didn’t know for the first time, but relaxed and got into her stride particularly once we reached the old church.  This is just the kind of setting she loves, and the fact that it was covered in ivy gave them some great photo opportunities and me the chance to name this set in my own inimitable manner!

We had to wait until a group of kids stopped playing in the ruins, then shooting bean in earnest.  I’d brought along my point-and-shoot and Alan was kind enough to let me wander around and take my own record of the day while he got down to the serious business of the shoot.  Sian and Alan had tried a number of clothed shots, but when we reached the church Alan set up a scene, arranged Sian for shooting then scratched his chin and said, “You know, I really don’t see the need for any clothes here!”  Priceless.

It was a good shoot; we were treated to clear blue skies and bright sunshine, which was great for late October.  I managed to take some pictures that worked rather well and am able to present my own small gallery of images from the day.

Thanks to Alan for a great location and an interesting day.

View the gallery Posing Ivy here