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Bathed in black; from head to finger tips, deep eyes and elegant poise with no secret of the scene and setup.

The indulgent oak history of the Kingston Maurward library is home to a contemporary shoot titled 'The Dream You Never Wished For'; a series of fine art photographs based on exploring and challenging the symbolism associated with the cultural references of progress and success. In this set of seven images we pull on the atypical traits of noblity and hirearchy. Elements of the background; the lighting, the screens, and the oak detailed merge with the dusty wooden floor and patterned curtains. No secret to the shoot is hidden with these notes finding their way into the corners of the photographs.

A decadent renaissance neck ruffle and crown form the regalia, works of art from florists: Jay Cockett and Ellen Biggs. Blackened eyes and finger-tips evoke smokey tones and accent the shadow of the scene created by model and make-up artist Bethan Perkins. Wisps of hair and cascading curls tumble over the velour dress, supplied and crafted by Evangeline Georgina Barrett. Finally composed, shot and edited by Ben Budden.

Credits:
Photography & Direction—Ben Budden
Hair Stylist—Evangeline Georgina Barrett
MUA & Model—Bethan Perkins
Florists—Jay Cockett, Ellen Biggs
Assistant—Ciaran Horrex
A special thanks to Tracey Nadin

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Photography © Kin 2019

Portrait photography of model Bethan Perkins with coral crown and neck ruffle with dark makeup on her eyes and lips, with nose piercing by Ben Budden
Sitting pose portrait photograph of model Bethan Perkins sat in classic renaissance style with black make-up applied to her eyes and hands in velour dress
Printed photographs from the shoot presented in a gridded format with focus on the credits of those involved in the production
Sitting pose portrait showcasing the reverse of the model, drawing particular attention to the hair by Evangeline Georgina Barrett
Portrait photography of model Bethan Perkins drawing particular attention to the floral head crown and deep black of the make-up on the finger tips
A couple of hands arranging the printed photographs and title sheets on a dark paper stock
Portrait photography of model Bethan Perkins combining both vintage styling and modern methods with visible stool and hair with volume
A dark photograph of a model with black hair and deep eyes sitting on the floor with notable background elements of the room still visible like the curtain and lighting gear