The #ProjectScouted crew didn’t mind at
all coming out to Phase Four at Mitchell Park on Human Rights Day this past
Saturday as Jessica Lee of Van.Go Photography brilliantly executed her
“enchanted” concept shoot. The Top 35 ladies were put through their paces in
Phase Three last week as they were photographed by Lee Folkard himself on a
jumping castle at Fairway on Northlands Pre-Primary, and so were allowed a bit
of a respite with this more casual, relaxed shoot in a laid-back setting.
The ladies arrived ready to have their
makeup done by the talented graduates of Make-up the College once again; with
bold, vibrant eye make-up and nude lips. Jessica’s inspiration behind this
shoot was to have the ladies seem as if they were mythical creatures,
completely of the earth but seeming as if they are far too beautiful to belong
in this world. She aimed at helping the ladies channel their inner beauty and
to express every little girl’s fantasy of living in a dream world. And she
definitely succeeded, as her images will clearly depict.
With long pieces of fabric creatively draped
over the ladies to reveal just enough skin to afford the images a sensual
element but more than enough coverage to remain classy and elegant, the ladies
were guided with their posing by Iman Sheik – our resident professional model
– and Jessica as she bravely shot the girls from a ladder leaned against a
tree. Jessica was every bit in her element and remained her mischievous and
breezy self throughout the humid morning.
It was a morning of relaxation and
socializing with Just Green providing the background score to the shoot, which
is always a hit with the girls. Even the families and kids around the park
appreciated the music as they were drawn to watch the shoot unfold.
Make sure to subscribe to our
videographers’, Robbie Muller and Stefan Rust’s, YouTube channels to see the
brilliant behind-the-scenes videos posted from each week’s phase. Speaking
about the fun Stefan is having documenting the Project’s evolution, he said,
“The Project has opened me up to Durban and has introduced me to so many
creative people. It has especially been exciting having the opportunity to
experiment with each edit.” These guys, as well as our Project photographers,
have done a fantastic job so far of capturing the experience of each phase
through their artistic work.
Our ethereal #ProjectScouted beauties
will be afforded a two week break before the next shoot to regroup and reflect
on their journeys so far as well as to improve their game before they come back
for Phase Five. Only 25 of our 35 ladies will go through with the list being
revealed within the week. We are in awe of these girls and everyone who has
been involved in the Project so far! And this is just the beginning.
Behind-the-scenes images by Lee Folkard Photography
