Jide Alakija

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I really should find something rather abstract to shoot. I keep using portraits to bail me out when I have nothing to put up.

This was a shot from a recent photoshoot I had to do for a bag retailer. When the shoot was done, I grabbed the opportunity to get Sarah to provide me with the atmosphere to try some experiments. This is a sample of what she came up with. A good model always makes your job easy. Thanks Sarah.

comments (27)

  • Stan
  • Mexico
  • 23 Aug 2006, 00:13
Overall i like the shot though i do have a few gripes. With the veil/shawl there you should have gone for greater dof. Also your selection is a tad odd as you appear to have her back in sharp focus. What is there of interest in the strap?
Jide Alakija: Focusing through a veil is very challenging. I focused on her face before I too the shot! Mind you she was moving around and I caught this moment. This wasn't a pose!
hey jide,

i know that you were experimenting with portraits a little while back. i think that this is one of your best experiments. i love the way you have captured her face through the veil. i actually really like the dof on this shot. nice work jide.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Nicole. Now I think I'll put up another shot from this shoot tomorrow.
  • Mia
  • the US of A
  • 23 Aug 2006, 01:38
I like how her smile and face is partially showing through the scarf. It jumps out at me with one word - attractive. Very subtle and calm background colours, I like.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Mia. Tomorrow's should be better.
  • suby
  • MK, UK
  • 23 Aug 2006, 06:47
Sweet sweet shot, I do like the look through the veil. Lovely model.

Suby
Jide Alakija: Dude wait for tomorrows.
  • Laurie
  • United States
  • 23 Aug 2006, 07:37
Lovely...but the strap, why does she have a white strap with that top? It just doesn't seem to belong with the outfit...I know it really has little to do with the shot, I just noticed what looks like a strap the doesn't fit with the outfit, and I am not a fashion bug either.
Jide Alakija: Sigh! Oh well then I'm sure tomorrow will help!
  • E Etomi
  • Nigeria
  • 23 Aug 2006, 07:58
Teasing potrait..makes you try to make out her features through the veil
Jide Alakija: Thanks E. Did you get my message?
talented photographer + fine model + arty idea = a really stonking shot, well done
Jide Alakija: Thanks mate.
very attractive model (my eyes keep going to that strap though). nonetheless, nicely captured.
Jide Alakija: This strap thing is now becoming annoying. Thanks anyway.
  • dezhare
  • a desk
  • 23 Aug 2006, 09:19
I agree with the strap thing but I am totally loving the view thru the veil...nice
Jide Alakija: Grrrr!!!! Thanks.
  • incubus
  • Europe
  • 23 Aug 2006, 10:14
very nice jide...... I agree with E, its teasing! Very creative well done grin
Jide Alakija: Thanks!
  • Funmi
  • 23 Aug 2006, 10:50
composition gr8, creativity gr8r... lovely shot!
Jide Alakija: Thanks Funmi.
  • Samarth
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 23 Aug 2006, 11:24
Even though I'm all for variety yoy can throw portraits like this at my way any time, no problem...stunning model, great pose, angle,,,just an amazing capture...8.75/10
Jide Alakija: Now I hope I score 9/10 tomorrow.
  • micki
  • United States
  • 23 Aug 2006, 11:30
A great shot! Very good of her to pose for your experiments.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Micki.
  • Tosin
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 23 Aug 2006, 12:31
nice, nice, nice, nice
Jide Alakija: Thanks,Thanks,Thanks,Thanks.
  • Lajumoke
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 23 Aug 2006, 13:32
Really feeling this picture. Nice one.
Jide Alakija: Me too...but thanks.
  • johnnyg
  • United Kingdom
  • 23 Aug 2006, 14:03
I think you have a great eye and it's a wonderful shot.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Jonnyg
I love the lighting in this shot. Do you use a hand-held light meter, or rely more on your camera meter?
Jide Alakija: Since I was shooting in Aperture priority I normally rely on camera metering. The Sun was in a good position on that day too.
beautiful shot...i love the hilight from the sun..great capture
Jide Alakija: Thanks.
Very alluring. I like the mystery.
Jide Alakija: Thanks for dropping by. I have another shot following this shot.
  • BeakerSt
  • Shutterchance
  • 23 Aug 2006, 21:58
I really like the mystery smile

p.s. I assume the Ade has told you how it's just got harder to follow your blog. I'll look at home when I can
Jide Alakija: Yeah, Ade told me. What a shame. I've been marked by not just your company but some others too. Sigh!
  • Jen (BeakerSt g/f)
  • 23 Aug 2006, 22:23
I don't normally comment but saw this and thought how lovely it was smile
Jide Alakija: Thanks for dropping by Jen, Hope you like tomorrows shot too.
The vale consept it great, I think it did add a little tantalizing effect to the picture.
Jide Alakija: Thanks Manual.
  • Offie
  • straight like six o'clock
  • 24 Aug 2006, 11:10
Very interesting Jide ... me likey smile
Jide Alakija: I love your locations...THanks Offie.
  • faustina
  • United States
  • 24 Aug 2006, 11:48
I love this photo. I think it's fabulous. One of my favorites.

I must ask, could I download this? Feel free to say no, but it wouldn't be for printing or using in any way, just to go into my "inspiration" file. I know I could just keep the link, but a link won't always be there ya know. Let me know if I can smile
Jide Alakija: I don't see any reason why you couldn't download it.
  • Jamey
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 25 Aug 2006, 03:09
Something voyeuristic about this. Definitely a different mood to tomorrow's shot.
Jide Alakija: Thanks.
  • Jon
  • United Kingdom
  • 25 Aug 2006, 10:46
Love this. She looks like she wants to play! :o
Jide Alakija: LOL....that's what actually was going on here.
Hoooo... great shot!

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