I'm attempting a 52 project. I don't have the time to do a 365, but I figured I can find time to do 52 portraits over the course of the year.
Week 1 - Brad
These were shot with an Alien Bee B800 and a Kacey Beauty Dish.
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I am doing the same project... 52 weeks of Self-Portraits. I was going to try 365 but I just don't have the time.
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I like #1 very much--I like the lighting--it's almost harsh but I think it works. There is just so much to look at in that shot and little things make me laugh. I particularly find the Tide on the counter amusing as well as the empty paper towel holder and his tall Screwdriver, that's the only way to cook properly you know.
I also like #1 best because I think it gives us more of a glimpse of his personality, you don't get that with #2. Very fun shot. I know I will keep going back to it and finding new things.
Bravo on your project--it's a great idea--I hope you stick with it--I myself am stargintg a 52 week project, but not for portraits--already you are ahead of the game friend.
Good luck to you.
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Oh...wasnt a fan of the first one then realized all the comedy in it. That said I like it best.
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This is my friend Donnie. I had a friends who needed to go to Hagerstown which is about 20 minutes from where I live and Donnie, who volunteered for week 2, lives in Hagerstown. I got the idea for this shot almost immediately and called him hoping that he would be free. He was. I met up with him and the photo took about 10 minutes from getting the equipment out, taking 3-4 test snaps, and then getting this final shot. I wanted to do this quickly (not just because of the 25 degree weather) because not all shoots I'll have an opportunity to do will give me all the time in the world. I was thinking of it as a good exercise and the reason I wanted to do this 52 week project in the first place.
Editing was fairly straight forward. Curves, Highlight & Shadows, Contrast, USM, and a few other minor adjustments. Anyways, C&C away; that's what this is here for, right?
52 shots seems a lot more manageable though from a time perspective.
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I did do a job of mixing the strobe, tv, and ambient to a good level without having the sun shining in blowing out too terribly bad from what it could have been.
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I was pausing and rewinding the scene just to have it in the photo.
Week 5. This is my neighbor Christine's son Holden. He likes Thomas the Train. I wanted to emphasize the table in front of him with the light, showing how kids can be so engrossed with their toys and their imaginations.