Posted by drphoto (Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom) on 22 March 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.
I have been a bit lax regarding posting and commenting of late. I'm afraid today will be no different. I shall have to play catch up over easter!
Here are some nude shots photographed in the studio against the scoop (and hence very white). Let me know what you think.
I welcome all constructive comments, compliments and criticisms. I am here to learn. the fastest way for me to learn is for you to be really unforgiving and articulate in your criticism =D)
If you don't have time to comment don't forget to give a star rating as you pass through!
Dan
P.S. You can find my fashion and portrait work here: http://www.modelmayhem.com/drphotographer
A bit too stark for my taste. I think we are too used to the glamorous nude. I prefer yesterdays shot.
22 Mar 2008 2:03am
@Michael Skorulski: Oh! I'm surprised, I thought this one would have been more popular because, to me, it is more than just a pretty picture - it is emotional, speaking of the isolation of man and the vulnerability of nudity. oh well, nevermind.
I see this as a sheet of headed notepaper . . not sure what I’d write, though! Great piece of impact design and I like it for that alone.
22 Mar 2008 4:30am
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks, I appreciate that. My advice: don't use that paper to write a love letter =D)
Well the shot it self is perfect and a good light work, however the model looks a bit tens.
22 Mar 2008 4:32am
@Babak: Thanks Babak, I asked the model to tense up - it adds muscle definition and also helps comminicate the emotion of isolation that was trying to convey.
though it's a different kettle of fish, but I think something is wrong for this shot! i like previous one!:)
22 Mar 2008 8:21am
@Vida: If you can figure out what you think is wrong I'd be interested to know Vida =D)
I do prefer the one you posted yesterday, this one is good, but there's way too much white at the base of the shot, and nothing to lead your eye in!
22 Mar 2008 8:56am
@DaveB: Thanks for your input Dave but that was kind of the point with this one! I wanted to portray isolation and vulnerability, not just make a pretty picture. I decided not to title these to see if people would pick up on the message. Apparrently not =D(
This is great work, works very well on the white background. Just wondering folks, would it be possible to have a "what you look like day", lets say this Thursday 27th March, we could all post a photo of ourselves so we can see what we all look like, so we can put a face to a name. Let me know what you think.
22 Mar 2008 10:41am
@Peter Miller: Thanks - I'm glad you like it! =D)
wow, simple but looks like a real poster
22 Mar 2008 1:35pm
@pLusOne: Thanks!!
I'm okay with this shot, actually. Maybe I would have placed the model at the bottom and maybe tried a shot with her facing the lens with the same pose....
...I like this one, not as much as yesterday's though.
22 Mar 2008 1:52pm
@Addey Kehinde: I didn't think of having her face the camera in this pose... good idea! Thanks fr commenting.
Hmph, I say to all those nay sayers!! Bloody brilliant, is my response!! Made me sit up and say WOW as it loaded (and I've got dial-up so it was a bit of a wait... LOL). Comparing it to yesterday's is apples and oranges; different moods, different aspect... just that they're both fruit.. well, nudes.
22 Mar 2008 3:54pm
@amy: Thank you! Finally someone who gets it! I was beginning to think I had completely failed with this shot. Your comment really cheered me up, thanks =D)
A different shot, but none the less brilliant. This would make a wonderful poster, and I like the abstract feel with all the "empty " space below the model. The only thing I found distracting is the placement and size of the watermark.
22 Mar 2008 4:02pm
@Graham Russon: Yeah, sorry about the watermark. That was me valuing my work so high that I was afraid people would steal it lol!
Hey Dan..two superb studies,pal...liked the eyes on the last shot,however I prefer the isolation on this image.. Billy...
22 Mar 2008 8:15pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Yay! Somebody who got the 'isolation'! Thank god for that =D) This is my favourite of the two, I'm glad you like it.
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