New Haven Rapper... Picasso!

zacker

Took these while in the studio taking some shot for a buddy who's the owner.. This Rapper was working on a song so we asked him to sit for a few shots.. what do you guys think?

Nikolai

Zacker,

zacker wrote:

Took these while in the studio taking some shot for a buddy who's the owner.. This Rapper was working on a song so we asked him to sit for a few shots.. what do you guys think?

I like it!
Very gentle shots, I would never thought the guy is a rapper.
Kinda shows "behind the scene" life of what on the stage looks very different.
Thank you for sharing!

zacker

lol..thanks, ya know, alot of people have said the same thing, he looks really nice for a Rapper.. Actually, he is, his music is mostly made for kids and played in schools. What I heard is, he was the typical "Gangsta" rapper but now he's about helping children and only makes positive music and I guess he goes and talks to kids and stuff, he's definetly a good guy t talk with and we had alot of fun shooting that night.

urbanaries

The 2nd one is spectacular. Album cover-worthy!

Tommyboy

No. 1 for me. Really dig it. Great lighting.

Seneca

I also like number 1...great shot!

DavidS

Great shots.

System

very nice pics-

really like the first one-

the lighting and conversion are neat-

bobcool

I really like the first one - great mood!

#2 - the headphones are a distracting element to me, but the lighting on his skin is really nice! Also, did you consider a ~tiny~ bit of reflector on his left so we could see a little bit of his face?

#3 - same great lighting on his left side, and same opinion about reflecting a little light back on his left side of the face.

Regardless of my opinions, these are great, moody photos - good job!

LilleG

No. 1 is really nice. Great lighting. But I'd love to see that one in color as well. The guy has lovely tones in his skin.

salazar

I really like #1. Lit from below really works in this one.

Skippy

zacker wrote:

Took these while in the studio taking some shot for a buddy who's the owner.. This Rapper was working on a song so we asked him to sit for a few shots.. what do you guys think?

Hi Zacker....... these look great, Im sure you model would be very pleased with these shots, they definately look like album cover material for sure
Nicely done ..... Skippy
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tlee

Great shots. I really like the lighting.

zacker

bobcool wrote:

I really like the first one - great mood!

#2 - the headphones are a distracting element to me, but the lighting on his skin is really nice! Also, did you consider a ~tiny~ bit of reflector on his left so we could see a little bit of his face?

#3 - same great lighting on his left side, and same opinion about reflecting a little light back on his left side of the face.

Regardless of my opinions, these are great, moody photos - good job!

Thanks Bob... lol Yeah, I used a reflector... an old white bed sheet that was used as a cover for some keyboards...lol it wasnt working though. I didnt really have anything for a reflector with me as I was actually there to take photos of the studio its self..nice huh? next time im bringing a reflector though, even if it stays in the car, at least i will have it if i need it.

zacker

Thank everybody!!! It was definely a fun, spur of the moment shoot and this guy was so cool to work with, he had a great time and oves the shots! I got some much needed practice in portrait shooting in and all is fine!
lol

zacker

LilleG wrote:

No. 1 is really nice. Great lighting. But I'd love to see that one in color as well. The guy has lovely tones in his skin.

here ya go LilleG!

LilleG

Oh yeah! Thanks for posting this version. It looks as good as I thought it would.

zacker

LilleG wrote:

Oh yeah! Thanks for posting this version. It looks as good as I thought it would.

Thank You and You're welcome!!

jdryan3

bobcool wrote:

I really like the first one - great mood!

#2 - the headphones are a distracting element to me, but the lighting on his skin is really nice! Also, did you consider a ~tiny~ bit of reflector on his left so we could see a little bit of his face?

#3 - same great lighting on his left side, and same opinion about reflecting a little light back on his left side of the face.

Regardless of my opinions, these are great, moody photos - good job!

While #2 needs a little on his face, #3 seems too abrupt - like when only 1/2 a frame would get exposed at the end of a roll of film.

com3

i really like the first shot in BW. the second shot is really good as well, but in need of a slight crop, IMO... too much deadspace above his head that is distracting.

zacker

thanks for all the suggestions and critiques all! I will take them all to heart, after all, this was my first time shooting someone , spur of the moment in not so great conditions.. Im glad everyone can give opinions on them...after all, thats who we learn!!
Thanks again everybody!!! :ivar