Hosted by: David MacKinnon, John Glenn, and Christiana Ouellette
Location: private studio in Ottawa, ON
Time/Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2015 · 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Are you interested in learning how to do a black tape photoshoot?
On Saturday evening, 24 October, join model Christiana Ouellette for a workshop on how you can take your black tape design from inception to photoshoot. She is joined by photographic artist David MacKinnon who will demonstrate a three-stage “progressive” design that will, through the course of the evening, build from simple line art to a more complex design involving non-tape elements. Photographer John Glenn is both providing the studio space and adding elements from his own experience in creating black tape outfits.
The evening will begin with a brief introduction to tape design include the do’s and dont’s of the process. A simple design will be created, which the photographers are invited to document, then a short photoshoot in which costuming and lighting are adapted to the look. The process will then be repeated, first with the addition of more complex tape elements and, finally, with the addition of non-tape elements. The total time for the session will be approximately 3 hours and will start at 6 pm sharp.
About the model
Christiana Ouellette (see image below) has almost seven years of modelling experience, first as a professional fashion model and more recently as a freelance model in a range of genres. She is a tall redhead with eyes that can be green, blue, grey or a combination depending on the lighting, her mood or the environment. She considers modelling is more than a hobby; it is her passion. She is currently a Carleton University student studying law and psychology with hopes of becoming a lawyer.
About the Workshop Instructor
David MacKinnon is an Ottawa-area photographic artist who specializes in creative concepts and occasionally delves into body art. He has been a model photographer for almost 6 years, many of those as a member, and sometimes-coordinator, of Ottawa-area Meetups. He is a hobbyist photographer who uses photography as a creative outlet. The image of Christiana features one of his most recent tape designs.
About the Event Host
John Glenn began in photography in his teens developing and printing his own black and white images. He has since traded his film camera for a Canon 5D and primarily does model and studio photography. He recently put together a home studio to host and co-host various shoots and Meetups showcasing low-key, black tape and studio lighting techniques. He considers photography to be a learning experience and encourages new ideas for shoots.
About the Make-up Artist
Rosalind Chen is a self taught makeup artist that has been a part of Ottawa’s creative scene for almost two years
About the Hair Artist
Tracy Mellon is an hair stylist who specializes in braiding techniques and will be creating a look to suit the three outfit designs.
Cost and Location
The location of the shoot will be emailed to those who have RSVPed by the closing date. The RSVP will close 3 days before the shoot so that we have time to decide whether there is sufficient interest to run the session. The session will be open to a maximum of 3 photographers at a cost of $80 per person. All fees will go to the model.
Attendees
- Andy Mostowski
- Paul Thompson
- Bing Wen