Modeling Photo challenge video behind the scenes (bts)
Mekhi Phar did an amazing job at the black and white challenge. Check out the behind the scenes from this young models photoshoot.
Todd Youngblood Photography
Category: Creative
Creative Game Series Photography Set #4
Photoshoot set design #4 of the fun and creative game photo series. This is DIY set and I’m no professional but I thought these cool and simple photography sets may inspire others. I photographed using one strobe light and low shutter speed. The camera used was Nikon D610 with a Tamron 28mm-75mm lens.
Creative Photography Set #4
Creative photography photo set #4
Black & White Photo Challenge Winner
Nicole Matheny is the winner for this Challenge. It was a fun and fierce photo challenge with no guidance and only 90 seconds the best photo!
There were 23 models and 2 unique sets. Wardrobe and fashion styling were determined by the model as long as the attire was within guidelines.
Winner of the Black & White Photo Challenge with Todd Youngblood
Color Blocking Photo shoot Charlotte
Color Blocking Photoshoot with Mekhi
This was a free fun competition with other models as well. The winner was Tia Walker!
Check out the BTS of the other photo models as well.
So what is color blocking anyway?
Written By Libby011
Color blocking involves taking colors from the opposite end of the spectrum to create an ensemble. The fusion of two completely conflicting colors makes the picture vibrant enough to stand out. In order to use color blocking in fashion, you must choose your color palette carefully. Contrasting and bold colors result in very bright and chic look. You could also use monotone, muted and complementary colors to produce a color block effect.
It is also a good idea to avoid prints and patterns because such designs may overshadow the color block which you wish to accentuate. Color blocking has made a huge comeback in 2018 and designers have used it to full extent. Color blocking is not just limited to multi-hued clothes. Accessories are also a part of this trend and since colors can never really go out of fashion, it is becoming popular with many fashion photographers and designers experimenting with color blocking on the outfits of their models.
Color blocking involves pairing your clothes in different colors and textures. It is also aesthetically appealing since only two colors predominantly occupy your outfit. Polarizing colors are generally recommended by fashionistas but you could also use one color scheme if you are skeptical. The idea is to play with the primary color and the accent. If you are going for simplicity, you should use one primary color and one to accent. If you are looking for colors which transition easily into one another, you should use one as a primary color and two to support and accept it. This also makes the look easy on the eyes. You could also use triadic colors which would require you to use one color as the dominant one and two to lightly complement it. There are many permutations and combinations you could use to create a good color block effect.
Candy themed make-up look shoot concept
Capturing the colorful makeup, and bright spirit of this look was truly a highlight. The look was inspired by something I saw in a magazine and I just had to have it for my port. After discussing the Candy make-up look with Makeup artist Monique Stevens, i headed out to Morris Costumes of Charlotte to find the wig and then to Dollar Tree for the Whirly Lollipop.
I knew the model for this look had to have a spirit and personality that would compliment the look and bring it to life. Alexanderia Wallace was the first model to come to mind and fortunately she was equally excited about the shoot.
Creative photo shoot ideas
One of my creative photoshoot ideas finally accomplished in my second shoot with Lilly Valliere. It was a very simple black and white strip set. Once again I took advantage of random things that I found at Goodwill and around the house. I have a ton of speakers so I painted one of them a solid white. Im not sure if it still works but at least it served great as a prop in this creative look. The telescope was a quick find that I also painted.
Todd Youngblood Photography of Charlotte, creative fashion photographer with Lilly Valliere
Makeup by Monique Stevens.
As for the background I’ve been asked was it a real room, was it photoshop, or what. Well its actually four foot by eight foot foam-core boards that I think are used for insulation in housing. After squeezing them in the Honda Odyssey I lined them with tap and brought out the paint. Ive wanted to shoot a few looks with black and white strips for a while now so this was my opportunity. First the white layer then after it was drying I brought on the black. Now one issue that I had was the masking tape did pull up some of the paint. I thought of going back to retouching those places until the artist in me saw it as texture. Once the two boards were complete, I aligned them together and used some 4inch wide gaffers tape to hold them during the shoot. I had some alignment issues in a few places but it wasn’t anything that I couldn’t repair in photoshop post production.
The camera i used for the job was my Nikon D610 with a Tamron 28-75mm 2.8 lens. I didn’t have specific shots place this time so i needed the range of the 28-75mm for range.
Big thanks to Maevee Modelz of Charlotte NC for always providing great talent when im feeling creative.
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Reticulated python snake & model photoshoot
Todd Youngblood Photography
Reticulated python photo session with Model Ava Lockhart. There were actually two huge Python snakes. One is a 16ft albino white phase Reticulated python named Ammo. The other snake is Sunshine is a 14ft albino lavender Reticulated python owned by the handler James Price.
Photographer Todd Youngblood Photography studio in Charlotte NC, with model Ava Lockhart, and handler James Price. Big thanks to Model agency Maevee Modelz for make it possible. Book your shoot with me at www.ToddYoungbloodPhotography.com 704-712-2393
A brief about the Reticulated Python
Written by: davidlaw1989
Considered nonvenomous and probably harmless to human beings, the reticulated python (Python reticulatus) also called “retics” or just “tics” are the world’s longest snakes located/found in South Asia. This species of python is the not only the longest but it is also among the three heaviest snakes in the world. Although there have been few cases of people being harmed by the snakes, the incidences have been quite rare. Python reticulatus jampeanus and Python reticulatus saputrai are two dwarf subspecies under The reticulated python (Python reticulatus) species.
Some Snake breeders over time have managed to produce several retic varieties which cannot actually be found in the wild. These pythons together with the green anaconda are the largest in the world. Compared to the green anaconda, the Reticulated Python is able to achieve a great length of over 20 feet while the green anaconda can achieve more girth and mass that length.
Reticulated Python Availability
The Reticulated Python is usually available all year round, imports are usually not much expensive however it might be challenging for the python to adjust to the new captive area. Because of this large quantity produced by breeders, there is no need to purchase a python caught from the wild. It is however far better to buy from a certified breeder with all necessary information about the animal you are considering to buy.
Reticulated Python Adult Size
With some weighing 350 pounds at 32 feet long, the Reticulated Python is truly large snakes. However not all snakes in the species reach these size since most adult Reticulated Python reach only 10 -20 feet long.
Reticulated Python can live for 15 to 20 years on average. However, in some rare and individual cases, these Reticulated Python have lived for 25 to 30 years.
Model with snake photo shoot with Todd Youngblood and Maevee Modelz Ava Lockart
Reticulated Python Caging
When thinking of a cage for the Reticulated Python, you should have/ make cages with strong locks and Tight-fitting racks. Compared with baby pythons who are housed in shoebox-sized cages, adult pythons are kept in 2-foot-tall by 3-foot-wide by 6- to 8-foot cages. The cage should also have a large opening enough to allow the animal to enter and exit with ease.
Reticulated Python Lighting and Temperature
The optimal temperature for the python is 76 degrees Fahrenheit to 92 degrees Fahrenheit. There are many ways of regulating the temperature which includes lighting, heat pads or even suing a thermostat. Always use a cage guard to prevent possible injury. Compared with the rest, thermostats are the best option and means that you truly get your money’s worth.
Reticulated Python Food and waterThis breed of snakes truly loves their meal, although some will start with live food. Most can be taught to like freshly killed prey or frozen/thawed prey items. While overfeeding snakes can cause health problem with the animal, you should feed the Reticulated Python every 7-10 days with a one prey item that has the comparable girth to the thickest part of the snake’s body. Always ensure that a large water dish is available at all times in the cage.
Conclusion
Always keep your Reticulated Python in a safe environment and well-enclosed cage. This will ensure that it is not a bother to people around and that it doesn’t escape into the wild.
http://reptilepark.com.au/animals/reptiles/snakes/exotic-snakes/reticulated-python/
http://www.rosamondgiffordzoo.org/assets/uploads/animals/pdf/ReticulatedPython.pdf
http://www.petmd.com/reptile/species/reticulated-python
http://www.ecologyasia.com/verts/snakes/reticulated_python.htm
Creative Make-up by Courtney Mcmanus with Maranda Moore
Creative Make-up by Courtney Mcmanus with model Maranda Moore and photographer Todd Youngblood
Water photography - high speed photography
Water photography is still very new to me but this is clearly one of my favorite shoots of the year. This time im working with model Meredith Evert. The set-up for this photo shoot is quiet simple, consisting of just plexiglass that I picked up from a local hardware store, a spray bottle filled with water and a translucent colored visor. I quickly learned that timing was everything when photographing with water. As for the studio lighting used in this shot it was all Alien Bee strobes from Paul C. Buff. Shooting with my Nikon D7000 Im usually limited me to a shutter speed of 1/200th or 1/250 of a second but that was fast enough to capture the droplets and without too much blurring.
Water Photography – capturing droplets of water
My first attempt was a failure due to the water being poured too fast and wetting up the everything. With a few adjustments and patience the second attempt was much better. It worked much better by having the water slowly trickle onto the visor and capturing the droplets at 1/200th of a second shutter speed and an aperture of F10. The raw image was a bit darker than the final product you see here, however Im a photographer with a tendency to shoot a bit darker than desired an bright things up a little in the Photoshop post production.
The Nikkor lens set at 55mm using a beauty dish and and reflector which set a few feet from her chin. About 5 mins after we got the hang of things the we began capturing several very good shots with each pour of water. I am very pleased with the outcome! This is just the first of my water photography series, more to come. I must give a big thank you to the CEO of Maevee Modelz “OT” and a huge thanks to the lovely model Meredith Evert for her patience in making this possible.
Book me, Todd Youngblood charlotte based photographer but always willing to travel for your next shoot! 704-712-2393
Sugar Skull & Halloween Make-up
Creative Halloween looks with make-up by Paul Mitchell Charlotte students with Nahn Tran Models. This is a behind the scenes of the preparation before heading over the Morris Costumes haunted house for the video and photo shoot
Sugar Skull Makeup
Photography by Todd Youngblood
Makeup by students at Paul Mitchell Charlotte
A little about the history and creation of sugar skull
Candy skull make up is a day of the dead face painting holiday celebrated in southern and central Mexico in honor of their loved ones. The sugar skulls are used to decorate the deceased gravestones in honor of their remembrance.
The holiday is celebrated as from 1st and 2nd of November. It is believed that adults spirits are the ones who come down and enjoy the festivities. They believe that by 31st October the gates of heaven are opened and the spirits of the dead children unite back with their families for a period of 24 hours.
On 2nd November the adults spirits come and enjoy the festivities prepared for them. In most homes the sugar skulls are decorated with a variety of things from buckets of flowers, candles, marigolds have to be wild looking, peanuts, fruits and the deads -bread and placed in an altar that is made in each home or the tomb. This activity is done on 2nd November. In addition, there has to be a lot of food, hot cocoa, water and bottles of soda for the spirits which are weary.
The sugar skulls are beautifully decorated with bright foil, sugar, icing and always bear the deceased person name. They are easy to make through tutorials and can last an year if well done.
The people present , clean the tombs, play and listen to the band as they remember their loved ones. Lately the day of the dead is becoming popular as more people are embracing the culture of remembering their loved ones.
The families of the deceased take flowers and sugar skulls to the tomb to decorate them. The sugars skulls are well decorated with colored sugars, pieces of foils, colored sugars and icing
Most of the families believe that by celebrating and honoring the deceased on this day, in return they will have protection, wisdom and good luck to their families. Hence, majority of the families honor this festive at all times.
How sugar skull is done:
The ingredients:
1. Granulated sugar.
2. Powdered sugar.
3. Meringue powder.
Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of water depending on the sugar used per cup. Incase you need the sugar skull to have colour, you may add food colour.
Always avoid making sugars skulls when its humid or raining as the sugars will not dry.
Method:
Mix all the ingredients with both hands and make sure the sugar is moistened. Ensure when you squeeze the sugar between you fingers the fingerprints should not remain.
Ensure its feels like beach sand when you are molding. When molding, pay attention to edges and chins and scrap the rest of the molds. When done set the sugar skulls aside overnight for 8 hours and let them dry before decorating. When they are almost dry , carefully hold the skulls and make hollows and the back and front with a spoon. Avoid scooping the neck area. when done leave them to dry. Check after 8 hours and then decorate the sugar skulls with icing. You can store them in a breathable cardboard awaiting the occasion.
Candy Skull Makeup
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