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Stilo Cover Shoot: ” the dreamier issue”

photo by:Tru Ferguson©

Stilo Covers are always a production. I am very particular about my selection of cover girls. I start with the theme, which in this case was

The Dreamier Issue“Alice in  Wonderland, Storybook, Dreams and Fairy tales.

I build my storyboard around that, which helps the Team, know what to do and which direction to go in. They get to blend their creative ideas  and we develop something special. I have a very clear vision for what I want and what appeals to  my mind’s eye.

The models selection is very important.. it starts in the eyes, she must have intensity, be striking.  If you have to spend hours upon hours retouching a face then  and only then can you truly understand  the  importance of great skin from a photographer’s point of view.

Sometimes I have to search through images that  an agent might send or  I might know instantly whom I picture in the character,  kind of like a  director and his actress.  If a model can’t pull off the expression  and visually convince me, she is the person for a day… it won’t work.

Well Vanessa was just that girl.. intense eye and the right look for the dreamy theme … a modern little twist on “Alice in Wonderland”.We almost didn’t have her for the shoot… but in the end it work out that she could come to the shoot and hang out .. since we have been friend for a while. I of course booked another model for that day but ended up shooting both Joy and Vanessa. So i still got my cover.

 I am not the creative director for Stilo anymore and have since moved on to another chapter in my life! But i am proud of the work i have done there!

ciao for Now

xoxox

Tru

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Stilo Magazine:: The Dreamier Issue :: Model Vanessa ford:: Makeup:: RoxanneDeNobrega Stylist:: Snowdon

New Model: Samuel Boileau at Spot 6

Samuel @ Spot6

photo by:Tru Ferguson©

Samuel @ Spot6

Fresh faces are exciting for everyone., the scout, the agent and the photographers that get to bring them out of their shell.  Samuel’s look is extraordinary and refreshing!  It takes a lot  for a male model to really really get my attention.

I have mostly focused on women but still have a distinctive view of what i want to see in a male model.  Besides  a calming, gentle and curious personality, Sam has all the ingredients for stardom. Sometimes a  model might have striking eyes or smile that is contagious or strong jawline or sexy lips…. Sam has them all.

Model Scout, Peggi Lepage got to scoop him up and introduce him to Spot6 who in turn showed consistent, positive followup and then of course eagerly signed Sam to their agency.

Now comes the beginning of molding and training a new model on how to see this as a career, and most of all a business! There are learned disciplines that come with that. My part in this lovely plan is  of;  portfolio building and finding the right team to style and groom his massive head of hair.

The images above are were just the beginning. His first shoot, something to get his feet wet.  Yes, that’s right this was his first photo shoot ever! He learns fast and is natural in front of the camera. It helps that he has an acting background, which made directing him into a character easy!

Look out for more soon…

Ciao

x0x0x0

Tru

www.truferguson.com

PRIMAL INSTINCT:: NUDE SERIES 2010

“PRIMAL INSTINCT”
NUDE SERIES 2010
EXHIBITION::
I have been thinking a lot about my fine art  within the Context of Photography…. I have had exhibition for pastel paintings and other media. I have been an artist since as far back as i can remember.
Even though Fashion is my chosen focus, my desire to experiment is strong.  What influence fashion would have is totally unclear but inevitable .
A celebration of the skin and body with different photographic methods and treatments.  I am inspired by the contrast of light and shadow as it plays against very dark skin tones.  I am digging deeper into the primal movements, a seductive intensity of color highlighting a High-shine body  to create a seductive pull to the eye.
I definately knew I didn’t want bulky muscles on my male subject, more of a dancer physique was important to me.  I wanted slender but very lean, which I am sure will be the same for the women.
The desire to have the contrast of black against white is a bit obvious I admit or maybe inevitable but  where I started was when the pull for me really got exciting.  I began with this black against black idea, having the light be the only thing that defined the tone of the body.
I happened to be in bed looking at my hands which are usually long and thin, as the the morning light peeped through very heavy curtains. My skintone is not very dark but in this case it was, the edges of my fingers or curves of the hand caressed by the light.
And this is how it began for me.
Dakar, the model, was not a dancer but i knew he understood the importance of movement and elegance to each image. Primal instinct came from the fact that some of the images almost have primal faces within them. The movement at times made me think of tribal dance.
He has set the tone for the others ahead of him and I am ready for the white on white.
the challenge to find an interesting way to define very pale skin without losing it’s muscle tone…. To achieve the monochromatic feel and not lose my message:
“A celebration of the skin and body”
“A seductive intensity of color highlighting a High-shine body”
Perhaps a different message will be defined but a celebration will stand strong.
ciao for now
xoxox
Tru

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I am tru

So the deal is I was encouraged to put a blog out …I was told that it might have some interest to others out there. I don’t promise the best English or Spelling ..look at it as part of my quirky charm!LOL
Who Knows… but i think it would be interesting, maybe even good for me to purge my creative Soul.

I am tru… Image maker-Photographer… Creative Director…Fashion Veteran! I love all things Alexander McQueen!

I have many other influences which will be shared here as i blog and blog to my heart content.

I love faces..I like to paint with light and explore the way light falls or caresses a form… place or thing!

I am curious about the different ways I can direct this light and what happens when I play!

I am back in Toronto,Canada.
I re-building my creative life and loving it!