It was early afternoon and Melissa had been nervous all day. That evening she had her first photo shoot with a local magazine. The magazine showcased events and real estate and happenings in and around Houston. The shoot was for the cover and it was a big deal to Melissa, as it was her first opportunity to showcase her talent for a wider audience.
For the most part Melissa photographed people. She liked style and fashion and her work reflected that. This shoot was to be a little different. The idea was to photograph a local news anchor in her home.
Melissa was nervous not only because it was her first big shoot, but also because the subject happened to be something of a local celebrity. There was a lot of pressure on Melissa to get it right, and not only please the editors at the magazine but the newscaster as well.
Because of that Melissa suggested she work alone. She didn't need a big crew or a bunch of people following her around. She knew that would just make her nervous and add to the pressure. Instead the plan was for an intimate shoot, just her and the newscaster alone in her home.
Melissa had never actually met the newscaster in person. She had just seen her on television and as a result really had no idea what to expect. The editor didn't tell her much, except that the woman had recently been divorced and that she would be very particular about how she was portrayed.
Melissa's hands were shaking as she pulled into the driveway. As soon as she pulled in the newscaster stepped out the front door to greet her.
She introduced herself as Jill and seemed outwardly friendly. She said how much she looked forward to the shoot. Melissa was surprised by how tall she was. She'd heard how most celebrities were shorter than they appear onscreen, but Jill was at least a head above Melissa.
Jill's dark hair was immaculately styled in her trademark bob, and her face was much prettier than Melissa had realized. Melissa had always assumed that her looks were nothing but a facade, a trick of makeup and camera angles. But in person, Jill's face wasn't caked with makeup. Melissa realized it didn't need to be.
After a bit of small talk, Jill suggested Melissa photograph the outside of the house while the light was still good. After all, that was the reason for shooting in the evening.
So Melissa went about photographing the house exterior with Jill closely in tow. As she did so, Melissa found herself intimidated and uncomfortable in Jill's presence. There was just something about her. Melissa couldn't quite put her finger on it, but was constantly aware of her presence.
Once the outside was photographed they moved inside. There was a bit of a awkward vibe with just the two of them alone in the house. It was strange, because even though Melissa was the photographer, Jill was the one calling the shots.
Jill talked non-stop as they toured the house, pointing out various items and suggesting angles and shots Melissa should get. Melissa found herself oddly compliant to Jill's requests. She had come to the shoot with ideas of her own but found that she quickly acquiesced to Jill's desires.
They spent several hours photographing the house interior. By then it was nearly 9pm and Jill brought in the rest of her lights for the cover shot of Jill herself.
As Melissa setup she had images in her mind of what she wanted to capture. Portraits after all were her forte. She felt confident and comfortable photographing people and knew exactly what she wanted to walk away with.
The pictures started with Jill on the couch in her living room. She had on a sharp black dress with large silver buttons down the front. Everything about her was immaculate, from her hair, to her makeup, to her shoes, to her smile. Years of being on television had clearly made her comfortable in front camera.
As Melissa took pictures Jill seemed to instinctively move the right way and have the right look for the shot. It just seemed natural for her. As she posed, she struck up a conversation with Melissa. She asked about her camera and mentioned how photography was a hobby of hers.
Melissa gradually grew more at ease as the shoot and conversation continued. They spent about thirty minutes shooting on the couch before Jill suggested that perhaps a shot in her office would be good.
Melissa agreed and started moving her equipment and lights to the office. As she did Jill asked if Melissa wanted her to change. She said she knew black could be difficult to photograph and wondered it another look would work better in the office, and Melissa agreed that changing outfits might be a good idea.
Jill disappeared for a couple of minutes as Melissa continued setting up. When she reappeared she was holding a blue blouse with a short tweed skirt.
But instead of the black dress she was wearing before, she showed off the new outfit in nothing but her bra and panties. Melissa was taken aback to see Jill in next to nothing. It took her a few moments to get her composure back and focus on the new outfit.
As it was, she only glanced at the outfit, unable to take her eyes off of Jill and her body. In her bra and panties, her longs legs seemed to go on forever, and her large breasts had nowhere to hide. Melissa tried to focus on the outfit, but her eyes betrayed her by glancing repeatedly toward Jill's toned body.
Finally Melissa managed to blurt out how she liked the new outfit and thought it would work well. With a smile Jill turned and disappeared into the other room to change. Melissa's eyes couldn't help but fixate on her ass as she walked away.
Melissa was completely distracted as she finished her setup. She kept thinking about Jill's body and how it compared to her own. As it was, Melissa felt inadequate, her short legs, her small breasts, her slender hips didn't compare to Jill's raw sexuality. Her mind wandered. She tried to focus on the task at hand but couldn't.
Ten minutes passed before she regained her composure just as Jill returned. Again she looked immaculate in her new outfit. Once again it fit perfectly, with her hair and makeup perfectly complimenting it as well. The only difference was now the blue blouse seemed to accentuate her large breasts in a way that the black dress didn't. Still Melissa wondered if it was just her mind playing tricks on her after having had a clear view of Jill's large breasts in nothing but a bra.
Melissa started taking pictures again, with Jill propped up against the edge of the desk and her hands leaning back to brace herself. She smiled and seemed to be in a good mood enjoying being photographed.
