EP17 – Hair photography with Desmond Murray and Robert Masciave

EP17 – Hair photography with Desmond Murray and Robert Masciave

This week, we’re discussing how to shoot an award winning collection of photographs. From images for award entries to what makes a great mood board and how to shoot on a budget, it made sense to call upon two of the industries multi-tasking stylists-come-photographers…

On the panel…

Robert Masciave – Owner and founder of Metropolis Hairdressing in Kingston Upon Thames, Robert is a multi-award winning stylist renowned for breathtaking photographic collections and stunning stage work.

Desmond Murray – An award-winning, London based hairdresser and photographer who consistently breaks new ground both in front and behind the camera.

Hot Topics

  • 1m 15s – Collections for awards
  • 2m 50s – Benefits of entering awards
  • 5m 30s – Shooting process – where to start
  • 7m 36s – What makes a great mood board?
  • 10m 30s – Day of the shoot – Fail to prepare, prepare to fail
  • 12m 36s – Importance of timekeeping
  • 13m 40s – Model casting
  • 17m 00s – Combining award and consumer collection
  • 19m 45s – Shooting on a budget
  • 22m 11s – Images for social media
  • 26m 14s – The editing process

Mentions

Hosts: Nicky Pope and Lilly Cox

Guests: Robert Masciave and Desmond Murray

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