Smile as if you arent broken inside (Darren)

Vanessa was quite shocked when she recieved a phone call from a photographer, asking her if he could take some pictures for new head shots. But, being one to never say no to a publicity opportunity, she agreed. She apparated to the address he had given her and went inside. "Hello? Darren? Are you here?" Vanessa looked around and saw an area set aside for photoshoots. She smiled and smoothed out her blue dress and her hair. She sat on the leather couch against the wall and waited for Darren to arrive. She looked around and smiled softly, eager to be in front of the camera once again

Darren's school year had drawn to a close, and he had only one semester left before he was completely finished with University. However, if he wanted to keep photography as a pastime, he needed to expand his portfolio to other genres. That, he supposed, could include headshots. The woman must have seen his name in the Prophet, which is where most of his work went as of late. Otherwise, she might not have agreed to meet with him for pictures.

The lighting was set up in what should have been the spare room of his flat, along with both a green screen style sheet and a plain background he could use for more professional photos. As it were, he would be giving it a go this afternoon, so he set things up and took a few blanks to test flash. Just as he was setting his camera down and considering grabbing a snack, he heard Vanessa enter.

The woman was rather interesting, if only because she was involved in media, but also taught Muggle Studies. Perhaps she had chosen her career thanks to that class and wanted to pass it on. Darren had no idea. But it was interesting, either way. He figured that perhaps he could ask her before she left if it continued to bother him, and pushed it aside in favor of greeting her.

"In here," he called, leaning out into the hallway so he could wave a hand. He waited for her to stand and make her way into the room so he could offer a hand for her to shake. Usually he wouldn't have bothered, but she wasn't someone he was studying. She was helping him so he could help her in return.

"I've got some lighting set up that we can adjust if you look at the photos and decide you look washed out or anything," he explained, gesturing towards the setup. "Do you have specific emotions you want to portray? I know some people do serious, and happy. Things like that. Not sure what's up your alley."

Vanessa followed the sound of Darrens voice and found herself in a room filled with lighting and screens of sorts. "Nice little set up you got here?" She took his hand and shook it, her hands soft and smooth due to lots of beauty products. "Specific emotions? Hm.. I usually do things like Mysterious or seductive in my shots. Its my best look." She smiled softly and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear as she fiddled with her dress nervously. She was extremely nervous for some reason which made no sense to her at all. She had done this a million times, so she had no idea why she was nervous

He nodded at the compliment - or, he assumed it was one, anyway. She seemed nice enough for an actress. Most of the ones he had met did not seem so polite, though Darren assumed she was acting a bit more professional than she might have done otherwise, considering they were working together in a sense. It was completely within his means to make her look bad if he wanted to, and she could make his day a mess if she decided it would be fun. Better, then, for both of them to try to act civil. And better for Darren to pretend he was not usually a massive git.

When she replied to his question, he had to hide the surprised look on his face after his eyebrows rose up without his willing them to. At least she was being honest, he supposed. Either way, it wasn't really up to him. He would prefer to get a few other sorts for his portfolio, though, that much was certain.

"We can definitely do a few of those. I'd like to try a couple more generic sorts, though, if that's alright. Just to have a couple in my examples and a couple in case you need them," he explained.

Walking over to his set up, he tried to find a way to make it feel less awkward. She seemed uncomfortable somehow, so he supposed it wouldn't hurt to try and be nice. Typically he was not very friendly, but now was one time that he really did need to be. "Do you want anything to drink? If not we can just get started."

Vanessa listened to his suggestions and nodded, "Yeah we can do whatever you want. Its your show around here. Im just the pretty face." She said trying to ease the nervous tension that you could practically see. She took a deep breath and followed him over to the set up. When he offered her a drink she thought for a moment, "I wouldnt turn down a fire whiskey or a butter beer if you have any." She needed something to ease her nerves, and alcohol was the best way to do that. She smiled softly and fixed her hair and looked in a mirror near by. She looked fine, but it was a nervous habit of hers