#ProjectScouted : Phase Eleven : Brief

In the words of the photographer:

Hola, welcome to the brief...

This round we will be taking the ladies to new heights.

Thursday 17th,

Hair and make-up will be done by the lovely Charelle and Kez, who have been briefed on the required looks. Charelle will be giving each of the models a time slot. 

Times start from 10:00am.

10:00AM - Lieche & Taliya

10:30AM - Toni & Sarah

11:00AM - Samantha 

Venue for hair and make-up will be Charelle's home. Address will be SMS'd to you. 

Since we are invading the private space of our make-up artist we are limiting attendance during the make-up and hair sessions to behind the scene, bloggers and those directly involved with project scouted. Please refrain from additional spectators - this is much appreciated. 

We leave to head to the location at 2:00pm sharp. The location is just past Collisheen in Ballito, but we can all drive in convoy from Charelle's place. If directions are needed don't hesitate to ask.

Models - please wear strapless nude bras (if needed) and dark leggings to cover your bottom half, the rest of the outfit will be provided. Strictly no heels or slops, sensible flats only - your feet wont be showing - this is to help with balance. Bring a gown or robe to wear before and after, nothing over the head please.

Please DO NOT wash your hair the night before and DO NOT put a straightening iron to hair. 

Jewellery - big bold chunky necklaces, layers, arm bands, bracelets, big is better.

 

I have attached some poses to inspire.  This round you need to think about shapes, gestures, intention and emotion. A serious "bored" look just aint going to cut it. Practice your posing on a high stool or on your bed. 

Balance is key.

Please no prima ballerinas.

Remember, this is all in the arms, hip and waist.

If there are any questions, please feel free to holla in my direction. 

Look forward to meeting everyone this thursday.

Cass

xoxo

Project Scouted photographer profile: Tauhirah Raffie

Tauhirah Raffie, an easy-going and casual girl who still manages to be serious about and dedicated to photography, will be one of the next photographers to be a part of the coming phases of Project Scouted. Having been a part of Project Trinity, the previous year’s Project, she saw that the collaboration with Lee Folkard Photography was a winning one and returned to turn out more fantastic pics this year.

Lee Folkard Photography: What was your inspiration to begin photography and how did you start in the business?

Tauhirah: My inspiration was the world and its people; mostly the idea that everything and everyone has beauty but not everyone will see it and that my job as a photographer is to show it. I started out photographing what I knew but I wanted more training so I spent a year studying photography at Vega which gave me quite a good entrance into the business.

LFP: How did you become involved in Project Scouted and what motivated you to be a part of it?

Tauhirah: Well, I just spoke to Lee as I was really interested in his work and he was looking for young photographers to be a part of the Project. I wanted to be part of Project Scouted because of the success of Project Trinity which I was also involved in.

LFP: When photographing people, what is your process? What's your favourite aspect to capture?

Tauhirah: Usually when I see someone, I'll have an idea of how I want to photograph them but I also like to capture them as raw as possible. I prefer more personal photoshoots where I can get to know my subject and, as corny as it sounds, photograph their true selves. My favourite aspect to capture differs depending on the image. If it’s a portrait, the eyes are important, being the window the soul. Otherwise, it’s the lines, curves and shapes of the body and surroundings.

LFP: What inspires you artistically?

Tauhilah: Definitely finding beauty in the ordinary and showing others how to do the same. It gives you a new appreciation for the world when you see something ordinary become art.

LFP:  Has Durban always been your home? What do you love most about Durban?

Tauhirah: I was born in Jo’burg but have lived in Durban since I was one year old, so yes, you could say it’s always been my home. I love the weather. Summer all year round makes me happy and I also love the people; everyone's so easy-going which makes for good company.

Tauhirah so earnestly seeking to capture the beauty in everyone she shoots is a sure way to bring out the best in any subject. We can’t wait to see her shots of the girls chosen this year in Project Scouted as she captures their beauty and that something special in every one of them.

Project Scouted

Lee Folkard Photography is proud to announce it's 2014 project; Project Scouted.

The search has started as on April 1st.

With prior projects anyone could enter by sending through the necessary pictures and information.
This year we have decided to change things up.
We have selected scouts.
These scouts will be out and about on the lookout for potentials that they think could partake in the project.

Of course these scouts would not be able to cover the full spectrum that is Durban, so we have also opened the search to social media.
If you think you have what it takes and want the scouts to find you - all you have to do is add the hashtag; #ProjectScouted to any of your pictures on either: Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
This will alert our scouts that are browsing social media on the lookout for participants.

When scouted; the scout will get a form to you that you will need to send back to either the scout or info@leefolkard.com before April 25th.

Once your form is back you will receive further details within 24 hours. Should you not receive feedback - please contact your scout to inform them.

There will be one last public scouting opportunity: At Empyre Nightclub on May the 3rd.
To be added to the Project Scouted guest listing for the evening:
Sms or whatsapp your cell; number and full name to 082-49-58-613.
On the night; all you have to do is be there. Scouts will be around signing potentials up.

After this; PHASE 2 of Project Scouted will commence.

Remember at no point will you be asked to pay anything for participating in a Lee Folkard Photography Project.

We look forward to making this years project a memorable one.

Thank you.

Should you wish to interact or add anything to the project all you have to do is use the hashtag: #ProjectScouted. This will be used throughout the project. 

Side Note: Should anyone wish to come on-board as a sponsor for the project, contact us ASAP. 

Let's Go!

The first of a series of; Behind the Scenes Videos from Lee Folkard Photography's Project Exposure TOP3 Shoot.

Video footage supplied by Ryan Francis & Zoe Folkard. Edited by Lee Folkard. Not the most professional, but I am of course a photographer, not a video editor. :)

Enjoy :)

Project Exposure : Themes 16-20 of 20

The Top 10 candidates chosen by the 6th July 2012, will have a chance to select one of twenty pre-selected themes for their mini shoot.

The candidates selected will randomly draw to see who gets to go first and the choosing process will start.

The images from this mini shoot will be used for the next phase of the project. To see the format of Project Exposure, click HERE.
Please note: Pictures used are just to indicate an example of the style/feel of the theme.

16. Sadness

17. Semi Nudes

18. Skirts

19. Water

20. White

Please note: Pictures used are just to indicate an example of the style/feel of the theme.

Project Exposure : Themes 11-15 of 20

The Top 10 candidates chosen by the 6th July 2012, will have a chance to select one of twenty pre-selected themes for their mini shoot.

The candidates selected will randomly draw to see who gets to go first and the choosing process will start.

The images from this mini shoot will be used for the next phase of the project. To see the format of Project Exposure, click HERE.

Please note: Pictures used are just to indicate an example of the style/feel of the theme.

11. Happiness

12. Lingerie

13. Masks

14. Red

15. Rocks

Please note: Pictures used are just to indicate an example of the style/feel of the theme.

It has a name.

So the 2012 Lee Folkard Photography Project has been named and branded.

Launch date: Monday 18th June 2012

Details will be up on the blog and on the Facebook Page tomorrow - 18 June 2012.

Why Project Exposure?
Exposure for Lee Folkard Photography.
Exposure for those that are coming on board in any aspect of the project.
Exposure for the entrants and the overall winner.

Please note: Lee Folkard Photography reserves the right to change any particulars of this project at any stage. 

Lee Folkard Photography: Basics

Only for the month of January.
If selected you will be given more details.
Who may apply: anyone 16 years and older.
That's it.

Project 365 v 2.0

On the 1st of February 2010 I started Project 365. A picture a day for 365 days.
The Group can be found on facebook; Lee Folkard: Project 365.
Ending on the 31st January this year - I had decided that I would not be doing another one for quite some time! It becomes quite challenging to take and display a worthy picture on a day to day basis.

We all have our busy days, our bad days, our time away and our lazy days.

7 months down the line - I find myself here. Day 2 of Project 365 v2.0.
What can I say - I am a sucker for photography.

My photography page: Lee Folkard Photography will be the host this time round. I have started an album titled; Project 365 v2.0.
I am pretty sure facebook has a cap on the number of images allowed per album - but I will cross that restriction when I get there.

The main change this time round is - I will not always be uploading a picture a day -BUT I will be taking a picture a day. The whole transfer to pc and resize and label takes some time sometimes and this will also stand for days when I am busy, or lazy, or away from a pc.

What you can rest assured is that by; 01/08/2012 - there will be 365 pictures.

Along the way expect some themed sets of pictures, and some interesting interactions.
Hopefully participation from members of the Lee Folkard Photography page will be consistant throughout.


PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROJECT 365 HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. A NEW PROJECT WILL BE STARTED SOON. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS.

Project One Winner - Roxi Richards [ The Q & A Session ]

25 Days | 3381 New Lee Folkard Photography Page Members | 5186 Votes | One Winner!

Introducing, Roxi Richards.

Congratulations and well done on securing the number one spot after a 25 day Project, with two phases!

How have the last few weeks been for you?

Exciting, sleep deprivation at its maximum, enjoyed the entire process though!

You were leading after phase 1 - did you expect to stay in the lead and win the project in phase 2?

I did not win by very many votes in phase one so it was a close competition throughout.

What has been the best part about being in Project One?

I made so many new friends, meeting the top 10 girls at the photo shoot, they all great

Did you enjoy the Top 10 shoot, what was memorable from that day?
Yes I did enjoy it – lots of fun and not forgetting the cold. The location was great and having Lee who is a professional taking my pictures was awesome.


So you've won - what now?
I plan to take this a little further and try and get my foot into the door to the world of modeling, update my portfolio etc


Did you get a lot of random friend request and messages during the project? Anything or anyone come to mind?
Yes, made lots of friends and thank you to all those who voted for me. Not forgetting “Keenan James” haha, won’t forget that guy


You received a lot of help from friends and family - name 3 of the people you'd like to give a special thanks to?
My mum - she got every1 at work to vote 4 me, which I truly appreciate, even those that became new facebook users.

All my friends helped in a big way but I’d like to thank CHEVAUN LINDERBOOM, she played a big part in the comp, got me loads of votes..Even got strangers to vote. Few girls from the top 10 also showed their support by voting for me as well, thanks ladies.

Complete the sentences:

Tevin Jina came second because… she is a beautiful young lady and worked hard throughout the project. I think she gave off her best to all tasks that were given to her and this is evident in her poll position.


Your best physical feature is your… nose


You're single because… mmm, who said I’m single haha ? I want to concentrate on my studies and career


Project One… -has given me a platform from which good things can begin


Your favorite movie is… - disturbia


What surprised you most about the Project?
That so many people supported me and that I got more than 400 votes..wow!
 
First 3 words that come to mind when I say:

Roxi Richards – shy ,active ,considerate
Lee Folkard - BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER
Global Warming - carbon ,drought ,famine
Africa - naturalistic, poverty, aids
Eminem - successful, ambitious, vulgar

Why doesn't glue stick to the bottle?
Lol not again haha, but this time i'll answer with confidence ;), the glue will probably stick to the bottle if it has a chance to dry. Since the bottle is always kept closed when the glue isn't being dispensed, the glue doesn't dry out. But if you open the bottle and leave it open long enough for the glue to dry out, it will probably stick to the bottle pretty well!


Any last words?
Yes, it was a privilege to be a part of project one, I am truly thankful! All the ladies that were apart of top 10 are really gorgeous and we are all winners because we all went the extra mile to get votes, we were all determined to win. So well done to all.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Roxi Richards - Lee Folkard Photography's Project One Winner!

Project One [ Group Shots with the Top 10 ]

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So yesterday I had the Top 10 Shoot with the Project One girls.
At 07:00 girls started arriving. I got to watch the sun rise - which is something I never tire of seeing.

A few shots of each girl were taken - with intent of using them to upload onto the Photography Page for Phase 2 of voting. Prior to this people were voting on pictures submitted by the entrants.

Each girl will get one image uploaded this evening at 17:00 and they will remain up for 7 days. At the end the girl with the most votes will take the prize!

I wanted to take a group picture of the top 10 girls to add to the original logo that i had made for the Project.
My inspiration came from one of my favourite tv shows - Lost. See below - I was pleased with result.

The shoot went well and it was great to meet ten beautiful people.

After the mandatory pictures - a few group shots were taken. See below:

What do you think? Awesome bunch aren't they? Anyways - They need your VOTE :)
See: Lee Folkard Photography Page for more details!

Some of the girls stayed after the shoot wrapped up and we took a few more fun shots. I will upload some at a later stage.

Project One - Tips to get more Votes

1. Awareness

Get ALL your friends to know that you are in a competition.

This can be done via status updates. Links to the Lee Folkard Photography Page. Links to the Project One Album. Create an Event on Facebook. It's free and can be used to create a domino-type effect, which is essentially what you want to amass the required votes. Tag the Lee Folkard Photography page in status updates using the @ key. So people can easily click through to like the page.



2. Share

Facebooks platform enables you to share just about anything. All the links that you used to create awareness should be shared. You can share links via, wall posts, status updates, profile pages, event walls, even in individual messages to target friends one at a time. I would go as far as to share links via Facebook Chat if you do use it.



3. Step Process

Once you have their attention - people need to be aware that they need to LIKE the Lee Folkard Photography Page first. Then locate your picture. For those who have difficulty in locating the album on the page - this will not be a problem with the many Direct Links you have posted all over the place.

Once they find you picture they need only type the word - VOTE as a comment under the picture.



4. Networking

The most important factor of the whole voting process is that of networking. You may have 300 facebook friends and another entrant may have 1000 facebook friends - The important thing is that you get the friends of your friends to vote and then their friends. The Domino Effect. What you want is the people that do take the time to vote for you to let their friends know about this competition. So once people vote for you - ASK them to share the link with their friends. ASK them to make status updates etc. And so the process should fall - and YOU will start accumulating VOTES.



Direct your friends to this blog post so that they can have a better understanding of how this whole thing works.



Good Luck to all involved and thank you for participating in a Lee Folkard Photography Project.

See website at -> http://www.leefolkard.com/

Project One

New Project :::: Coming Soon

To be a part; Send through:

1 x full length picture

1 x close up picture
Age

email: info@leefolkard.com

My [Beautiful] [Dark] [Twisted] [Fantasy]

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy | The Barbie Edition is now on (",)

It will be an ongoing project for me and will be updated as time goes on.

To see the album, click HERE

The Top 12 - Project 365



February 2010



March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010



January 2011




Which is your favourite?