I had been wanting to work with Jessa for awhile. She is a model in Austin and has worked with some very talented photographers. She’s really great with fine art modeling, and has incredible eyes, which is why I wanted to work with her in the first place.
My original concept for Jessa was the first shot you see here. A “Trash The Dress” idea, (one in a series of Bridal Portraits I will be sending to Grace Ormonde’s Wedding Style), with tuule being representative of the dress. The Congress Street Bridge in the background making this iconically Austin, and I wanted to stretch my own ideas and concepts to something grander than I had before.
Unfortunately for Jessa, I was not around Austin this summer when the water would have been twenty degrees warmer in Town Lake. She was a popsickle in about 10 minutes… not to mention she CAN’T SWIM!
She was a trooper though and after she thawed out, she stuck around for some more photos which you’ll see below. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did making them!
William that opening shot in the water is superb – I feel sorry for the poor model though – she was obviously a real trouper – it almost looks like ice on her skin in the second last shot. Well done to you and Jessa – great work from both of you.
Hottness!!!! Awesome work. Jessa and you work well together. She looks very relaxed and gorgeous. Nice work William!
What a brave model – willingly dipping into cold water, and not even being able to swim? Huge props to her.
The drama of the second one is incredible.
If I didn’t know how to swim, I sure as heck would not be in the water! Her cheekbones in that last one are to die for. Great job!
Beautiful shots! I have been thinking of using a model as well.
Love the first one and what it represents. Very well executed, stunning results.
Great set, William! There’s something about the first photo that just captures your attention!
Love the sil shot with the reeds. Awesome!
That is truly brave of her to swim in that river. Excellent set of shots too, must have been difficult to get that water shot – were you on a boat at the time? Anywho’s good on you and see more soon I hope. Happy new year when it comes!
Thank you all very much. I really appreciate your comments. It was a lot of fun to shoot for me and Chris Lin.
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hey thank for shearing with us .really really nice..you did great job..
The second image is very good, you get a warmth from the darkness through the orange glows so that the shot looks more natural and is well composed.
wow! well composed and a great blend of color! You’re the best