MODEL BLOG : Becky Holt

Only my third Blog so bare with me guys still learning, but would love some followers... come on guys let’s do this! 

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I’ve chosen to start ‘MODEL BLOGS’ which will contain behind the scenes  footage from shoots I’ve done and interviews, tips, finished images, ideas and more. 

I’ve chosen to start these series of blogs with Model and good friend the amazing Becky Holt (www.twitter.com/beckyhmodel  /  http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=becky%20holt&init=quick&tas=search_preload&search_first_focus=1300478585096#!/group.php?gid=133229972102 / doesn’t yet have a website...although should have very soon).

I’ve shot with Becky now around 6 times or more, and are always super impressed with not only the images I gain but her work ethic, dedication and outstanding knowledge always amazes me, she’s constantly improving who she is and her work. Several of my fans and friends always ask “when are you next shooting with Becky” – everyone loves her images and her style, she’s infectious brings out the best in everyone!

Becky is a 23 year old alternative glamour and fashion model from Poyton, Cheshire,  with only 2 years modelling experience – she’s outstanding, you’d believe she had 10 years plus experience... a must book for all Photographers!  Currently has bright red half shaved hair but this changes all the time, as Becky is also a hair model for House of Fraser! During our last shoot Becky mentioned going Blue/Green soon so look out for these images too – I’ll no doubt drag her back to my studio for a few shots of that.

Our latest shoot is one which I’ll be discussing, it was on Saturday 12^th March in my studio in Ashton with amazing makeup artist Sarah Meredith (www.twitter.com/sarahjanemua) and a guest appearance from a stunning 13ft Albino Python courtesy of a loan from Aquatic Fanatic Reptile and Pets (http://www.aquaticfanatic.com/) thanks guys!

Meet our friend for the day

Who says Models Don't eat haha

In Hair & Makeup with Sarah M

I started the day with a short interview with Becky....

·         What’s your favourite food?

I love wagamamas chicken kauts curry! It’s amazing.

·         When did you start Modelling and why?

I started in November 2009. I just sort of fell into it. I’d always loved being in front of the camera. I’m very confident and it seemed the perfect job to do.

·         What’s the best shoot you’ve ever took part in?

I really loved shooting with Marc Labrie and Calvin Ayre. They came over from the USA and we shot in amazing London mansion. The same one Kate moss and marylin monroe had shot in so i felt really privileged to do it. It was an amazing day. They loved my red hair so much the changed the whole concept of the shoot to suit me.

·         What advice would you give any people wanting to become a model?

To work with the best and put all your efforts into each shoot. Be confident and strive to achieve the best results.

·         Who’s your favourite famous Model?

I love Agness Deyn she’s stunning.

·         What’s the favourite brand?

 I love all saints and religion clothing.

·         What’s your favourite thing you own?

My white blackberry torch I can’t live without it

·         What you up to this weekend?

I’m dancing for Suede night club with my addictive dancers.

·         When and where is your next shoot?

My nest shoot is with Danny Desantos at his studio in Manchester for syndication

·         What’s the best ‘freebies’ you’ve ever been given on a shoot?

When I shoot for Aveda I get loads of free hair stuff. It’s awesome.

·         Who’s your favourite worldwide famous or not, photographer?

Sara Callow!! best tog ever!!  Sara:  Laughs, Smiles

·         Facebook or Twitter?

@beckymodel twitter defo!!

·         What’s your favourite drink?

Mojitoes... so refreshing!!

·         What’s your favourite thing to do besides modelling?

I love dancing and socialising.

·         If you could change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

I’d like to change my figure... I really need to tone up... other than that I’m fine.

·         Do you have any pets and if so tell us about him/her?

I have two cats Mimi and Maw Maw... I love them soo much!

·         What’s your favourite magazine?

Bizarre

·         What’s your favourite website?

www.asos.com

·         What in the near or far future is the one thing you really want to achieve?

I’d like to achieve complete happiness. I’ll be happy when I have a beautiful country home and gorgeous family :-)

The aim of the day was simple, have fun, relax and create stunning images as a team.  Although we went into the shoot with a Shoot Plan, Becky and me never stick to it, we simply bounce off each other in order to create our work together and today was no different.

But unlike ANY of Becky’s other shoots I started the day by asking her to do some Beauty shots of herself but with a twist.  My ideas was to have minimal makeup (as Becky usually has very smokey eye makeup etc for all her shoots) hair pinned back in a very sophisticated way and have simple stunning head shots, however, not just this.  I asked Becky after the first couple of shots to start to pull faces that she felt represented her personality.  Becky is such a confident, fun, loving person I wanted to create a shot series of her that brought this out and yet showed her true beauty with the minimal Hair/Makeup. 

We then moved on to the art nude shots and some boudoir shots but then came the Latex shots something very new to me but was so much fun, especially watching Becky trying to get into some of them with her talken-powder.  The amazing Latex pieces were on loan from the lovely Stacy Black at Eustraphia (http://www.facebook.com/people/Becky-Holt/533556411#!/pages/Eustratia/103369093073851 ). 

We finished the day with the big shots, that is with the snake.  Becky loved the 13ft Python, as did I, so that made life easier.  Becky comfortably posed away with the beauty and got some amazing shots.  I was pleased that I got to shoot this with Becky, I knew she’d been looking to do a snake shoot since she started modelling in 2009. 

Next shoot I’d like to convince Becky to try is with a tranchilla... something Becky and me are terrified of!  Worse of all the shot I’d like to get includes Becky putting the creature on her mouth!  Watch this space J

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