// JOE + BETH //
The next shoot was with two characters, Beth was the subject I had intended to shoot with but the addition of a second figure (Joe) worked very well in the images. Below, as before, is a set of images showing a variety of shots from the shoot which took place at Beth’s location of choice – Green Island. These photos were taken just after golden hour making use of the eery blue lighting and it’s soft, pastel effects. With enough light to shoot but limited colours and shadows there is certainly something beautiful in the muted colour palette. I selected two external images, one which just showed Beth overlooking the bay and a second image featuring both Joe and Beth which provided a varied alternative to this themed project. Ultimately, it was the single figure image I was after so that one came out on top.
As with all these shoots, I asked the model [Beth] to answer a series of questions about the location [Green Island] she choose.
Where is home for you? Why is this place home? Are your family there? Do you feel safe here? What is it that makes this particular place home?
Home is at my house in my room where I can be with friends and just chill. Stuff is less complicated there and I can block out school and shitty people and relax a bit.
What makes Jersey important to you? Do you have good memories here?
Jersey means friends and friends are home. There are lots of important places here which mean a lot to me. Because I can drive now there’s lots of places I can get to which I didn’t know about before. It also means I can walk my dog in new places which means i get to see a lot more of the island and don’t have to rely on other people to drive me.
Where in Jersey holds the best memories for you? Why is it positive for you?
My favourite on island place right now is Green Island beach where I can walk my dog in the evenings. The sky is normally lighter around there and the sunsets can be really nice. If it’s high tide you can walk along the path at the top of the beach and sit on the benches which overlook the sea. It’s a good place to be on stormy days when the sea is high aswell.