Before our Sunday studio session, I wanted to try to reproduce some pictures that I'd seen in the NPG from the Irving Penn exhibition that we visited on our London trip. I bought 4 pieces of polstyrene and painted them the same colour as the wall on one side and a dark, graphit grey on the other.
We found the additional wall very useful for screening out the clutter of other background, I had a sit in the V and was reasonably comfortable although it was not tall enough for us to use standing. The images were taken using only available natural light so setting an ISO of 400, f/8, 1/40 sec.
Hey hey, I love the construction of your set. A good clarity for 1/40 exposure. Have to say Suzy looks very relaxed in comparison to the Irvin Penn original.. the purpose of his image seems to be that the subject is uncomfortable with having the shot taken, is backed into a corner and is still crawling into a ball on the chair which has become a barrier between him and the photographer. I like the idea of getting the 35mm out! Try some with a controlled light source coming down from above as the Irvin Penn image shadows suggest. I'm sorry I missed the fun!
ReplyDeleteP.S I am very excited about the prospect of set building!! There is an easter project for me now!
ReplyDeleteHi Pip,Yes QC is right,Suzy looks to posed and relaxed she doesn't look natural.I think you need to inject some kind of shadow or darkening into the corner. It would give the shot more impact. I know it was only your 1st attempt at this kind of stuff but it's good to have receive criteaque's about an image,it's the only way we all improve.It's all good experience for us and the best way to improve all our photography
ReplyDeleteOk..... I wasn't really relaxed!! anyway it was all that coffee I drank why I look so spaced out!we can re-do it if you want anytime Pip, I love your home and pets!!
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ReplyDeleteNice to see you set building at home as well I'm impressed.
And the lighting once set can always be altered on the fly as it were to allow various options in post production.
We have talked about body language and expressions before and how they need to be teased out. the model needs to be more mobile as well to offer choice in editing.
Good to reflect and compare your work to research.
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ReplyDeletealso we have various set building walls and windows and doors in the studio you would like to try?
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Just need to mention the use of models and prep with hair makeup and wardrobe, etc will add enormous value to your work no offence to sue if you see what I mean, for future shoots, etc..
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ReplyDeleteYour Irving Penn inspired shoot on 8th March clearly shows evidence of planning and reference to research.
Also you have mentioned on this and other blogs the kit and resources you have used. D3
Steve