Silk in Photography

The lustrous,vibrant colours,the variation in texture and intensity of colour provided by its folds makes silk a difficult fabric to photograph.

In even the strongest of sunlight or studio lights the human eye is able to even out the

Varying levels of saturation to give an even presentation.

The camera however no matter how technically sophisticated remains challenged to do so.

That human touch is still required.

When photgraphing the range of silk dresses,bodices and pants that form the Nang Fah Collection we knew we would need a professional photographer.

A photographer who was skilled not only in photography yet prepared to work under varying conditions from studio to location.

Someone who had the qualities of patience and perseverance.

As the Nang Fah Collection is mix and match and versatile enough to be worn anywhere,anyplace,anytime we needed a photographer who understood this

And was prepared to do the same.

My early attempts in photographing the range were ok but not to a standard that would do justice to what the silk garmnets were really offering.

A pressing need is not always satisfied

As a firm believer  that my needs are satisfied when the universe provides not when  demanded the decision to wait although frustrating was the only choice and as always the best.

And as fate would have it that was the case.

John Turton of Celebrity Obsession www.celebrityobsession.com.au was present at a Wedding Expo we attended some years back.

Two images could be seen from the portfolio open on his stand and one image,one on the right

Immediately caught my eye.

The image prompted conversation and so it was that John became part of our team.

Silk is a natural product.

It has its own ying and yang.

It is as soft as a woman should be yet as strong as man can be.

Silk is its own Sun and Moon.

In the light of life its deep folds are the shade of the tree,the moons hidden light.

Its contrasting lustrous colour the brilliance of the blazing sun.

Silk is both cool and warm.

In photographic terms it needs two forms of light.

One passing behind another passing in front.

One direct the other indirect.

As in all good photography technical issues like camera focal length aperture etc,the models pose  all need experimentation to capture that one special moment in time.

Yet silk ,in its “livability” is a special moment in time all the time.

Only the person wearing the silk garment can fully understand that.

We at www.nangfah.com.au  love our photo shoots but know its only half the fun in wearing them.