As promised, here are some fun, not-so-serious behind-the-scenes shots taken during the making of the July issue of
Creative Knitting magazine. When it comes to working on the magazine, the photo shoot is the most dynamic part of the process because it’s during this time that the magazine comes to life. I’m constantly inspired when I observe our photographers setting up the shots so carefully, making sure that the composition and lighting are just right. Matt Bowen, freelance photographer started working on
Creative Knitting magazine a few months ago, and his eye for design and composition is impeccable. In the shot below, you may wonder why Matt is on floor. In his quirky way, he may tell you he’s multi-tasking by trying to fit in a little nap between shots, but in reality, he’s a true artist at work. The cool thing about the shot above is that Matt found a way to give the illusion that the glass behind the model appears like sheets of blue water, without a sign of an outside streetlight or a car in sight!
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| Matt Bowen, striving to get the best shot. |
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| Amy, working wonders with hair and makeup |
The day usually starts pretty early, considering that in a typical day we can successfully shoot about fifteen to twenty projects, so this means we’ve got to hustle to keep things moving. The day begins with our talented makeup artist, Amy Ish, who works wonders with hair and makeup. Then, our talented photo stylists, who I fondly refer to as “The Tammies,” Tammy Liechty and Tammy Steiner, handle the logistics of the day. They are the queens of multi-tasking, and they pull each shoot off without a hitch. Then of course we have our gifted photographers, Matt Owen, and add on “B” and you’ve got Matt Bowen. If it weren’t for these two guys, we wouldn’t have as much fun as we do, and I’d miss all the silly jokes and constant laughing that keeps us all motivated throughout the day.
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| Matt Owen photographs the beautiful Misti |
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| Work it baby, work it! |
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| The elegant Jessica poses so gracefully. |
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| A girl's gotta take a break sometimes! |
