Back on the Horse
It has been a good long while since I had been able to do a fashion shoot with a model. Lately, the opportunity to do shoots like this have been difficult to coordinate, time has not been something I have had an abundance of. Now that 2025 is here, it's time to pick up my camera and start to doing more professional and creative shoots, which hopefully will be the kickstart I need.
Bella reached out to me via Instagram, asking if we could collaborate and do a high fashion shoot, and she wanted to use a photographer local to the area. She also offered to do the shoot at a very unique location in South College Station
Zack Morris
Photographer | @zmorrisphoto
Bella Harvey
Model | @bellaharvey_model
The Concept
The intent behind this shoot was to focus on form. Specifically, the form of the poses, trying to capture both the beauty of the model's form, as well as the outfit being worn. The key was angles, forming angles with her arms, legs and body when possible. The outfits were different enough that the venue could provide nice unique looks both indoors and out in the landscape.
Inspiration
My shoot with Taylor was an inspiration to both Bella as well as myself for our shoot here. If you'd like to read more about it, you can visit and read that story at the link below.
The Shoot
This shoot turned out incredibly well. Bella was amazing, very responsive, and cooperative. We started out inside the building, working on a few interior based shots, but it wasn't until we got outside that the magic started to happen. The natural sunlight compliments her skin incredibly well, and as we kept working, and she saw how the shots were coming out, she really hit her stride and her personality started coming through.
The Office
We started with some inside shots, trying to set the mood and feel with the aesthetic of the offices. That was also an easy way for Bella and I to ease in to working together, and getting on the same wavelength. These first few I loved the dynamic lighting I was able to create with the flash, softening her features but getting strong drop offs.
Getting Outside
Once we got back out into the natural sunlight, that was where the magic happened. The sunlight in and around the covered walkway brough just enough light in to allow more focused highlights with my flash. The texture of the background also helped give a more stark contrast with Bella's strongly colored outfit.
Second Outfit
We moved on to the next outfit, which encouraged us to go more into the natural setting, so the grays would pop amongst the greens and browns of the trees and grass. We explored more dynamic posing with this, since it was easier for Bella to move in this outfit.
Classy CowGirl
The Final Set was some of my absolute favorites. Bella had brought along a cowboy hat as an optional prop/accessory, and we pulled it out and got her sunglasses on, and these shots were amazing, definite portfolio shots.
Dynamic Black & White
As most of you know, I can't go without showing off the black & whites. These shots came out so incredibly well, some will be making it into the portfolio, for sure.
The Hair
This shot made the list because of Bella's eyes. Eyes are the windows into the soul, and I think her personality fully appeared at this shot. Another great element to this shot was the soft sunlight bouncing off the walkway enhancing the gold of her hair. Absolutely incredible shot, with the pose inspired by another shoot I had with Mackenzie back in Lubbock.
The Office
The first shot, which was an absolute killer. Bella took the posing idea and made it hers, the office setting also does a lot to help her stand out. The part I think I like most is the strong contrast of the color of Bella's outfit and the primarily monochromatic earth tones of the background.
in the shade
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The Cowgirl
My absolute favorite shot of the entire photoshoot. I gave Bella the idea of a Texas spin on High Fashion, and she ran with it. We went outside and started getting some of that golden hour light before the sun hid behind the trees, and these shots speak for themselves. The outfit allowed the strong gold of her necklace sunglasses and hair to just pop. The color pops very nicely, and the pose does an incredible job of leading your eye back to the center of the shot. Finally, the little bit of attitude by having the glasses down gives the shot a nice bit of Texas attitude personified.
Say hello. Let's work together.
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