I've always had a thing for shooting people, interesting faces and expressions. On my travels I find my subject matter by chance, on the road, in a cafe, walking through a village, etc. But recently, I've been doing a lot more portrait sessions and commercial shoots too, in which the model plays a greater role and where the shoot can benefit from a certain quality in the 'performance', so to speak.
As a result, I have developed a huge respect for actresses and models and have taken interest in learning more about directing, which has allowed me to tap a bit into the mysterious process of working with a muse. I find myself completely swept away by certain models. Sometimes I feel like there is a magnetic field between me and the muse, pulling each one of us towards the perfect shot, pose, look. I really enjoy that chemistry and I never want to stop clicking when I find that strong connection with my model or shining star. I get lost in their brilliance...
So this week I am absolutely swept away by muses. I mentioned Penelope Cruz as one of my muses last week, and now I want to share a couple of breathtaking new clips with another favorite on my list: Audrey Tautou.
We all fell in love with Audrey in Amelie and now she's done it to us again! Have you seen this Chanel commercial? It's got me so inspired! It is a great little short film directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet (who directed wonderful artsy films including Amelie). I was so into it, that I also watched all the special features and interviews on the chanel film site. The film is set in Istanbul... Oh it so makes me dream! What an artful commercial!
And then, as usual, one click led to another, and I found out that Audrey also stars in the movie "Coco before Chanel", the story of Coco Chanel's life before she became a fashion icon. The film was already released in Europe and it is scheduled to open in the US in September. Any of you seen it already? I'd love to know what you thought of it. She seems like the perfect choice for the role. Looks like a wonderful job on the cinematography as well, with amazing art direction, to die for vintage scenes and fabulous locations! I can't wait to check it out... There are so many great movies to see this year!
With that in mind, I'd like for you to share a favorite muse of yours this week. Tell us a muse that captures your heart every time? Someone you love seeing on the screen, someone in your life that you love to shoot?
Who is your favorite muse?
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The winner of last week's portrait session giveaway. Molly ~ from Destination the Journey. Get ready to shine in San Francisco with your love! Please e-mail me within the next week to schedule the shoot. :)
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