Just another image of an unconventional portrait... I'd love to learn how to do make up like this. Perhaps as I begin to photograph more, I'll find souls willing to let me "alter" their appearance ;)
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
How to Achieve Great Sel-Portraits
I ran across this blog, again while researching portraits.
There are some really cool ideas in here. This point that resonated with me the most:
Shoot yourself doing what you love: That’s why most photographers shoot themselves with a camera in front of a mirror. Try to capture your self during an activity you enjoy doing will help you tell a story through your self portrait. It can be knitting, reading, playing football, or just chilling and watching television; if you enjoy something shoot yourself doing it.
This blog has several ideas that will come in handy when we delve into the "multiples" self-portrait project.
Cool Eyes!
I have no idea who took this photo so I am unable to credit the artist or learn more about them. But I wish I could. This photo literally jumped off the screen when I was researching different portrait artists and styles. I am intrigued by things that are less cliche than just your standard head shot. The use of make up in an unusual way drew me in immediately.
Country Folk!
OMG Shelby Lee Adams... the final link on Kate's list. I felt so at home LOL. I don't live in a rural area or anything but I've always felt like "country folk" at heart. I was born in Little Rock, Arkansas but did not grow up there. I had several aunts and uncles from my mom's side that spoke the same way the family in this link did. They knew that havin' a large family "works a man 'HOARD' don't it?" Many didn't have shoes to 'WHAR'" either. I can mimic that accent like nobody's business. Ask my husband, it embarrasses him to no end (secretly I think he finds it cute ;) I loved Mr. Adams' photos and the back story so much. Gave me more ideas for other photos I can take.
Quirky Old Lady!
I've enjoyed looking over the links Kate directed us to. I think this one is one of my favorite (by Allison Leach.) I've been brainstorming what to do my portraits on, as well as my narratives. This one reminds me of my mom, who is one of my possible subjects for those two areas. My mom is "older" yet young and quirky. I sure hope I can succesfully capture my mom's personality when I take her photos :)
Monday, March 25, 2013
Spring Snow Storm dumps 13.5" inches!
Sitting here looking at about 13-14 inches of snow outside that fell during our Spring Break. We helped my husband shovel it TWICE yesterday and, my GAWD, it's a HEAVY snow! Still snowing too!!
I'm kind of conflicted and worried right now. We are planning to move my son to his new apartment in Orlando. He found out he can't move in until this Saturday. I was hoping it would be earlier so I could get back in time for class Monday. I really really, REALLY don't like the thought of missing ANY classes, especially critique. I struggle enough, and missing that won't help. I am done with my Light and Form assignment, so that's not the problem.. but if I have to miss class and the critique, it is going to bother me ALOT. I emailed Kate to see if there was any possibility that critique would be moved to Wednesday. I sure hope it is. If not, I told her I can get my pictures to one of the girls before I leave town. So at least the pix won't be turned in late. I'm crossing my fingers that critique will be moved.
Stay safe in this weather people!
Sherrie
Friday, March 22, 2013
Red Cross Photo Night
Had my Red Cross Friday night shift tonight. Got called out on a fire and tried to get some cool "light" shots. A couple look kind of cool through the small window on the camera... we'll see what happens once I get them uploaded :)
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