Product Sourcing

Neal’s Yard Remedies

Jojoba oil, Argon oil & Avocado oil

I bought these three oils, a 100ml of jojoba for £17.00 and two 50ml exotic oils, the argon is more expensive at £17.50 and the avocado was £7.50. I had been doing some research for my dissertation on natural botanicals oils and decided these were the best oils to start off with.

Make-up

Powder eye shadow x 2

Lip-gloss

I have heard NYR is one of the best places to buy botanical oils and blends from, I first found out about them when I spotted the store in Covent Garden, I love the deep blue bottles the products come in, for the final images I think the deep blue would look much better when incorporated into my colour palette than the alternative deep amber bottles.

I am eager to try out the products, I am most curious to see if organic products preform as well as I’d hope. I am also open to the products being different from what I am used to; I have an open mind on the matter.

On the left is shade Hibiscus and the right is Cocoa. I bought a shimmery and matte so I could have an example of both finishes. These shades are what I thought would look best on a wide range of models. I love the copper eye shadow trend so thought I could possible re-create the look with careful cosmetics.

I chose the natural shade of lip-gloss, as it was the closest to clear; I want a clear gloss, as I will be able to use it more freely in conjunction with other products. As I am rebuilding my kit I would like to try and buy the most versatile products.

Prop Sourcing

Starchild Tarot Deck

            “The Starchild Tarot is a unique, cosmic deck that touches on various themes and styles connected with magic, spiritualism, and the wonders of the Universe. Through these colourful gateways, the reader may awaken to new ways of perceiving the Tarot and the nature of Consciousness.”

After browsing on Instagram one evening I came across the Starchild tarot deck, and I immediately fell in love.  The colour scheme is what initially drew me in, I adore the balancing pantones brought out earlier in the year, and I feel the pink and blue are very close to Serenity and Rose quartz,

I plan to use the cards as props in the still life shoots, either creating piles or laying them flat as a background for macro photography.

Angel Aura

Angel Aura’s are a type of enhanced quartz; I’ve noticed this is a really popular stone among Instagram jewellery trends.  Bonded with silver, gold or platinum, the stones are considered luxury in the category of semi-precious jewels. The iridescence has gained popularity and the rainbows captured are admired. 

I have purchased three stones of varying sizes to add colour and interest in my images. Below is a Tanzine blue aura quartz. I think the colour is exquisite and think it is a nice piece to have in still life. This piece was £21.00 and is being shipped from America, but should not take too long to arrive.

I also purchased two pieces of clear angel aura quartz; this stone is the most popular among the treated stones so thought it would appeal and help create the proposed aesthetic.

I already have the majority of the stones and crystal props I think I will need, however I will keep an eye out in case there are additions to be made.