AU Magazine Issue 3

EDITORIAL
Shenanigans and thoughts
on the set of this issue’s
editorial, Song of Avarice
Time is precious when you’re live on a shoot,
especially if you plan on changing the looks on
the same model in one go. Cloudy skies and
unexpected showers are the worst nightmares. The set was
simple: a tapestry I brought from the El Rastro Sunday flea
market in Madrid was hung up on the wall
facing the windows. We centered the table, covered the
wooden chair with a beautiful geometric-patterned
oversized cape. The subtle, darker hues of the fabric
complemented the otherwise neutral palette of our
background. Two photographers stationed
their equipment, the intensity of the silence
interrupted by the shutters of cameras and the
peaceful ambience broken by a subdued trance
playlist reverberating off laptop speakers in the corner.
THE PERFECT CAPTURE
Usually, the level of enthusiasm with the team peaks
at three points. First, when the model shows up and
everyone sees her for the first time in person. Two, when
the makeup, costumes and set are translated from paper to
reality, finalized and ready to be photographed. Three,
when the photographer takes THE shot that we KNOW
we’ll pick even after reviewing the film roll ten times. It’s the
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