When I was first proposed to do a photoshoot of a Hula Hula performer I was a bit skeptical. But after I met Deanne from Tokyo’s Hooplovers my idea of what Hula Hula means changed and it was a lot of fun actually. Deanne dances with 3 rings with colored LEDs that make mind-blogging effects against a dark background in low light. Maybe because of the music, the action in the studio or the fact that Deanne and the other photographers (Tim, Lars, Vladimir and Daniel, the make-up artist) are such interesting characters, I learnt a lot of studio photography tips and tricks (and now I understand why the negatives of my previous photoshoot using film with my good ol’Nikon F3 were ruined… the damn sync speed!).
These are some of my photos from today. Enjoy!
{ 1 comment… read it below or add one }
Deanne is one of my dearest friends in Tokyo and we’ve grown together so much these last 3 years. I have seen what she was and what she has become and when I saw your photos of her my jaw absolutely dropped to the floor and stayed there these past few days. You captured her very essence. Her spirit. It’s like you got her dreams right there on camera. I was amazed. I am amazed. I thought you should know.