I had the opportunity to once again work with Stephanie Octavia Loh, photographing her new head-shot!
My set up for the shoot is really simple with a window light coming in from the right and a reflector on the left.
For me, a good head-shot is all about nailing the expression; a confident and approachable expression.
I have photographed Steph ever since I started taking photography seriously for about 4 years now.
In fact, I dare argue that she was my very first model that is not made of resin!
I dug up some of my older images of Steph and it is really funny looking at my old works; cringing at how badly it was edited and going oh that’s right I actually have a Deviant Art account!
It is also really interesting to compare the different style and technic I used for each shoot; one thing is for sure, I love giant soft lights and Steph is as beautiful as ever.
![Fairy Lights Websteph, Stephanie Octavia Loh, Fashion Shoot, lolita](https://i0.wp.com/noforeignlands.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1385-2blog.jpg?w=646&h=430&ssl=1)
![Dark Shadows Websteph, Stephanie Octavia Loh, Fashion Shoot, lolita, Dark theme, infanta](https://i0.wp.com/noforeignlands.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/img_1452-copyblog.jpg?w=646&h=430&ssl=1)
![Steph 2010 Websteph, Stephanie Octavia Loh, portrait, cello, mood](https://i0.wp.com/noforeignlands.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/155866_1752804780146_3036936_n.jpg?w=421&h=631&ssl=1)
![Steph 2012 Websteph, Stephanie Octavia Loh, Headshot, Actor, natural light](https://i0.wp.com/noforeignlands.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/332616_10151180027994443_878188584_o.jpg?w=421&h=631&ssl=1)
![Steph 2013 Websteph, Stephanie Octavia Loh, Headshot, Actor, close up](https://i0.wp.com/noforeignlands.sg/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/1097726_10151782410044443_799439703_o.jpg?w=446&h=631&ssl=1)
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If you ever decide to visit Alaska, I’d love you to do my portrait. Excellent photos and the lead one is the best.