missfotografie: photo shoot

2017

Working with K-Pop Singers

12:22 PM

Hey everyone!

How you guys doing?

This time, as you can see in the title, I will talk about how I get to work with K-Pop singers (I can't really say that they're Idol but maybe you can see them as an K-Pop idol as well).

*This post is not meant for fan fight whatsoever or a platform for negative comments to the artist, so just keep it to yourself.*

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Now, how do I begin this...

I will start with Nicky then. Nicky Park, I actually contacted him first in Instagram for collaboration. He's kinda famous in Youtube and Instagram (I heard so many people commented him as EXO's Chanyeol dopplegänger) and it's been a while since I shoot guys, so why not asked him to be my model?

He's accepted my offer and scheduled our photoshoot. So, the day we met, it was in DDP (Dongdaemun Design Plaza), he greeted me with a smile and his quirks. Then, suddenly he said to me that he wanted to use the pictures later as his DEBUT ALBUM COVER! I was like...... what?

I was so confused by this but he said it with confidence. Well... I have no other choice. So after the DDP shooting, we went to other place to shoot for his album cover.

I'm not sugar-coating this but he's really funny and sassy. During the shooting, there were few times he make this weird poses and expressions that I laughed so hard my stomach hurts. We also talked about how the K-pop industry is going and his trainee days. I can't really tell you about that, but yea.. it's kind of bad as it is stated in many news articles.

So anyway, after a year, he finally debut as a solo idol and released his single "Fly High". Here I posted the album cover and also other picture we took that day. (The cover design is not by me)

Nicky Park

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Different story with McKay, I knew him from a friend of mine and we've met for a few times before the actual photoshoot. McKay, in real person, he was such a chill and easy-going guy that you will love to have as a friend. The vibe I got was really different with the other Koreans and he's really nice.

So there was one time that we talked about something, suddenly I offered him my photography service. He said sure why not since it's been a while he had some nice pictures of him and we scheduled our shooting. It was only for fun, so that's why I'm not feeling stressed about it.

During the shooting, he was really focused to the pose he made and to my directions. He's really calm and quite serious than usual. Sometimes he also sings to the songs he played on his phone and goofing around. We actually really like how the pictures turned out, especially the one with the window.

McKay

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Actually there is one more experience with K-Pop idols. It was back then in 2016 when I was working in a photo studio. There was one day we had a photoshoot for a magazine with SNUPER. This one is much more memorable for me because they're an idol group. As you may see it in most of behind-the-scenes of K-pop Idols videos, they came into the studio and shouted "Annyeonghaseyo! Uri Snuper imnida! Jal butak derimnida!" (안녕하세요! 우리 스누퍼입니다! 잘 부탁 드립니다!). Then the stylists and makeup artists were there to take care of them, the managers and the magazine's editor as well. It was... so magical that I can't forget this experience in my life. They were soooo playful with each other, singing and dancing around to the songs I played. Since I'm in charge of the computer that time, I played one of their well-known songs "Platonic Love". Some of the members were dancing to the song and singing to it. Then during the shooting time, they were so professional and having lots of ideas to pose in front of the camera. I was in charge for bringing the shooting tools that time and they even helped me to carry it (because it was heavy). They greeted me goodbye and gave me their signed CD album when they're about to leave (I still have it at home). Luckily, I didn't really know them so I'm not fan girling over them. I can't imagine if it was GD or Big Bang. I might have to quit my job that time lol.

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I'm really glad that my experiences with K-pop idols and singers were amazing and they were super kind! I thought it's going to be hard because you know... they're idols. It's just that they've been exposed in the media but it doesn't make that they're totally different from us.

Of course after I posted the pictures of McKay and Nicky, I got lots of likes and comments on my Instagram. Well.. I can't deny it's a good thing for me, but it's just they deserve so much more recognition. My friends and relatives are asking me how I got to meet these guys. I guess I'm lucky to have a chance not only to meet them, but also to work with them :)

I hope that you enjoy this post and give you a good information of what it's like to work with K-pop idols.

See you in the next post!

P.S. To see the full version of Nicky's and McKay's photos, check out my website here

2015

I Wish

8:21 PM

PAR// Natalia Pek

Talents// Tabita, Helena, Richard

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Too busy with assignments and stuffs, I didn't really get a chance to have some photoshoot. Here are my recent works, taken during the spring time.

It's summer now, btw. And it's FCKING HOT! :/

Check out the full version here

2013

KATH

9:23 AM

Photographer: Natalia Pek
Talent: Kath Margiano
Stylists: Jenny Setiawan, Devina Kartika

Collaboration with AWT.
© 2013
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This is another collaboration shots with my friend AWT but this is one more like... we-want-to-shoot-more after the RENOIR pieces are done lol. Seriously, having a stylist for a photoshoot like this is super helping. You see the picture that Kath wears a flowery skirt? The top she used is also a skirt! Our stylist put some magic to it. HAHA.

Since there are too many photo shoot I had, I really can't decide which one I should post first. Huff..
Anyway, it's CHRISTMAS EVE today! YAY!

Stay tuned for tomorrow. I'll post something really cute and pretty :)

2013

CELINE IS BACK

8:48 AM

Finally, after a it-looks-like-a-long-back, she's FINALLY BACK!
My favorite friend and model for my portfolio, (drum rolls), CELINE!

You might have seen her somewhere in my works, yes, she did it.. mmm.. a couple times? I don't think so. It was since loooong time ago, when I was still a high-schooler, she had been my model since then.
I still remember our first photo shoot is about fallen angel and puppet-like. It was soooo ridiculous for me to have that kind of works which happens to be my final project in IB Diploma. Well, life must go on right? Haha.

Then our next shots is more like.. I forgot, Harajuku girls? Ah yes! Harajuku girls and more like Bella Swan-mood and vintage. I guess I have myself in the right track because I'm starting to have more fashion taste there. Geez. I also remember that day, it was an outdoor session and it started to rain. Oh yeaaah baby. That's why we need to wrap it up really quick, however, the photos turned out AWESOME!

The thing is, what I really like from Celine is that her face have 'its' mood. HAHA. I bet you don't get it. It's like this, she can do REALLY FIERCE face, DEPRESSED gloomy face, CUTE face, SEXY face, DREAMY face, and many more. She almost did it all. It's her talent and I super love it. Don't you, photographers? It's a bit hard to find someone that can do so many moods in every picture.

OK. Back to the Harajuku thing. Hmm.. After that, we did that IU-inspired theme with more sorrow pictures. And now, she do it again with a different theme and a little bit of twist.

Well, I should stop talking and just let you guys watch the teaser.

Enjoy!

Click to watch.

Celine Photo Shoot by Natalia Pek [TEASER] from Natalia Pek on Vimeo.

2013

MODERN TIMES

3:56 PM

Some people might say that I'm truly a K-POPers. I can't denied it but it's not completely true. I'm not a person that keeping all korean songs in my iTunes. I'm a selective one. I only collected what I think it's good enough for my ears.

This time I would like to expose one of the Korean singers I like. I'm not a huge fan of her but her new album is worth to be discuss.

Lee Ji-eun 이지은 known as IU, just released her newest album with the title "Modern Times". If you eager much to know the songs included in the album, go check in Sound Cloud. She used many genre in this album, such as bossa nova, jazz, latin pop and many. I think that even though the title is "Modern Times" but her songs are all in oldies mood.

Even her cover album photos and the photos related are mostly in 1970s (?) mood. It's great that now she shows her maturity more. She's the Korean's "little daughter" after all. So from being cute, innocent, and sweet, she transformed into more sexy and feminine.

I was surprised while browsing in Google that she also had some photos with Ga In from Brown Eyed Girls. Ga In, if you don't know, she's the woman in PSY's Gentleman music video. She's knows as the sexy woman in Korea. That's why I was kinda shocked. Then I found out that there's a song in the album where Ga In featuring in. Aaahh.. OK then.

Here are some more photos of IU and also Ga In.

I LOVE IT! Even though IU can't be as sassy sexy as Ga In but she still nailed it. The one with the pink hair is so ME. HAHAHA. VIVA PINK HAIR! OK that's enough.

Now I wish I can get some people that I can drag and do these kind of photoshoot with me :p

Images taken from various sources

collaboration

Take Me to Seine

10:32 PM

Finally! i updated my portfolio after a while.

a sweet collaboration with my bestie, Prisca.

she's a new fashion blogger and i knew her for life.

it was so nice having a photo shoot with her.

for the rest of the series, check the page here

don't forget to follow me there :)

and also

i make a short clip of this series.

check it out on Youtube!

Take Me to Seine in Youtube

one more thing,

be sure to follow Prisca's blog here

2012

Far East Movement

8:44 PM

Tao Okamoto by Lachlan Bailey

for Vogue China

it's my 111th post! let's make a wish together, shall we?

i should say that this is my favorite editorial shots.

i truly adore the makeup around her eyes.

surely too impressive to be true.

the golden red and black color scheme makes these shots looks ROYALE.

true?

Images are courtesy of Fashion Gone Rogue

2012

I Don't Care

9:35 PM

This time i used my campus's photo studio to take some shots. HAHA. it wasn't my idea to have some photo shots, it was my friend's idea. i only used the studio to help my lecturer out for her latest novel, wait for it, Ther Melian: Recollection. she's a newcomer but her novel were absolutely incredible. then i asked my friend to assist me and he said that he also want some shots with me. then, there it goes.

Top - Coconut Island

Outerwear - Moo Roo Ah

Shorts - Moo Roo Ah

Shoes - Adidas Originals by Jeremy Scott (2NE1 edition)

Hats - MLB (New Era)

So these shots were taken by my friend but i edited it out again.

i'm thinking of giving some giveaways but maybe later.

2012

Flying Without Wings | Karina Druzhinina

10:43 AM

WOW! it's seems long ago since i write the last post eh? HELLO EVERYBODY! zup? i'm in Korea anymore btw :( miss Busan already. now i have to work as an intern somewhere else. you'll see later lah. HAHA.

this should be post waaaayyy long ago and i think it's time to post it now (unless i will postponed it again). This album is taken in Gwangan Beach, Busan. it should be for my editorial design assignment and she's (the model) is my new friend. She's Russian tho. However, she's a half Korean and half Russian. seems legit eh?

model: Karina Druzhinina

if you are wondering of what these pictures looks like in editorial design, here is some teaser :D

Images are owned by missfotografie

2012

Annyeonghaseyo!

9:05 AM

안녕하세요친구들! greetings from Korea! yey!

so,this is my little secret i hid from you all since my previous posts. i'm going to Korea! weeee! i'll stay here for maybe 4 months until i finish my exchange student program :)
i might can't write as often as i used to be coz i had a loooot of things to do here. 미안해요 :(

here i begin wiiithh.. Yoona's SNSD for VogueGirl Korea March 2012 issue. i saw the magazine earlier in Gimpo Airport but i decided not to buy it. here are some shots of her.

Yoona has been one of my favorite SNSD member after Yuri. she had this natural beauty that people always know her for that natural beauty. i don't think she done a surgery like the other members.