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Staged Imagery
Have you ever wanted to take some staged images? I have and I was able to solicit the participation of a friend and her children to create some fun creative images. While they were “directed” we re-created authentic moments in time.
Inspiring contemporary artists recreating Disney
Today my middle school daughter stayed home to work with mom for “Job Shadow Day”. In honor of the intention for the day we worked and talked about art. Since I am an art major I wanted to share some deeper insight with her about art in general, as I appreciate art in all forms. I decided to allow her to take over my Tumblr blog for the day to share some thoughts on artists that she likes and why. I hope you all enjoy reading her thoughts.
Art credit-Ursula Doughty
In this example of artwork we see the silhouette of the Disney princess Belle on the music from the story. Then within the silhouette we see an actual image from the story which helps play a role in making the art stronger. I feel like the many pieces tell a better story.
Art credit-Hayden Williams
In this piece of art we see a recreation of one of the most classic scenes from the movie Sleeping Beauty. I personally love how the artist draws Aurora laying asleep with her crown and all because it mirrors the old look, but also brings a new look to the fairytale classic.
Art credit-Love Limzy
In this art piece we see a Maleficent that is both classic fairytale villain, but with a new twist. I love how Limzy uses flower petals and nature to make costumes in her art. In this way her artwork becomes real.
What about what you see creates beauty to you?
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I have been quite busy under my academic load this semester so I apologize in advance for my absence. I have been mentally stretching my brain muscle and working very hard to dig deep and create some new interesting and visually intriguing imagery. Â I thought it might be fun to share a few behind-the-scenes images of my process and how I paint my image with light to create the mood and emotion I am hoping to draw from you, the viewer.
True art in photographic form comes after much thought and planning that you never see in the final image. All of this attention to detail is important to the lead up of hitting that shutter and having a strong photograph to keep you, the viewer, Â from thinking about all of those components. I continually put my awesome family and friends to task as assistants to create these finished images.
This image required a moody setting as I wanted to portray the calm of a still early morning. I have found that bounced light paints the edges in a naturalistic manner to highlight the textures of food. I have become a fan of this type of lighting. I chose raw sugar as an added prop for the additional sparkle and texture that this added to this calm morning scene. This simple added element really makes the scene believable and something that viewers can connect with as they look at the image. The resulting photograph highlights the edges and textures in a subconscious manner to help the freshness and appeal of the fruit.
This second image was about many of the same facets being the purpose of my lighting choices. Again, you can see how the light paints the edges of the textural elements as well as the vegetable.
These small decisions all add together to make creative content with a natural pull to the viewer. Can you see this on your kitchen counter or table?
Have you ever felt sucked into the darkness? Yep, me too....me too.Â
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Lovely Sunday morning for a cup of cappuccino!Â
Fantastic food shots you can almost taste
I am a huge fan of food photography. I enjoy how I can create a tasty image incorporating different techniques that allow me to be creative with the end photograph. If you are like me you will enjoy checking out these photographers.
Photo credit-Richard Gray
I enjoy the unique perspective that allows the viewer to fill in the missing elements. The second image has a different use of light when looking at food images. This formulates a rare look into the kitchen and how food interacts in our everyday life.
Photo credit-Linda Lomelino
I am inspired by the romantic and moody light of the first image. I am drawn to all of these elements with food photography. I really enjoy the use a slice of light. Linda merges texture qualities and light in a magical way using a “real life” style set in both of these examples.
Photo credit-Aimee Twigg
Aimee mixes “mid life” real scenario aspect and several elements in the frame all of which are adding to the subject. This makes Aimee’s work approachable and realistic. She is a baker, but she does fantastic photography to supplement her blog/website.
What elements do you see offered by these photographers that bring a different way of experiencing these food images?
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I spent some time this morning working on this GIF to show the gallery transition.
Inspiring minds with Still Life
When you are walking through your daily life when do you stop and take a second look? These are things that I regularly ponder. Do you ever daydream instantaneously? I can drop into a photograph and be in another world. Still life photography is one of my favorite genres of to shoot. I love to shoot food and flowers and these three artists are some of those who make me pause from my daily life.
Photo credit Christina ColliÂ
I really appreciate the story telling qualities in the work of Christina Colli. The subject is beautiful and the light just always feels to kiss the image.
Photo credit Linda Lomelino
I find the textural qualities of Linda’s work so very interesting. These qualities always show the dimension to the environment. Exquisite.Â
Photo credit Aimee TwiggerÂ
Aimee’s work incorporates use of one of my favorites types of light. This slice of light resonates with me, as an artist. The imagery is always thought out and the food looks delicious!
What qualities do you see that are intriguing?
Portraiture: 3 factors that make an impactful image
When I look for creative elements in a portrait and then determine what makes a certain image reach through the print, internet, or wall hanging I ask myself why it stands out to me. I always come back to these three magical elements that make a piece of work strong.
ONE-Lighting
Lighting is often one of the main components that make an image feel unique and powerful. These images sear into my memory and continue to make me think on them. It is said that a good portrait is created by the memorable elements of said image. Creating a good depth to your portraits will elevate your end result. This component is often overlooked. Even lighting is not natural in the real world. What is realistic is depth and shadow. The depth conveyed can be either depending on the story of the image. Painting the light across your subject makes them real and this is what makes a portrait memorable for the right reasons.
This image shows soft and fairly even light. It works for the story of this image. There is still slight shadowing even with this to show dimension.Â
For the sake of consistency, this is also an image of a tween. Do you see differences in the use of light?
TWO-Environment
The second aspect that adds to your strong imagery in portraiture is the environment. There are endless options for useable environment, but two main choices always emerge at the end of the creative process: simple studio back drop or a real life environment. Each of these options are valid for distinct reasons. If I want to focus solely on my subject and the features of this person’s actual face: eyes, story, or expression, I go for a simple studio back drop to eliminate any outside distraction to this focus. If I want to tell more of a story about my subject I will pick an environment that speaks to something they love, where they spend their time, or in their home. Any of the locations add to the storytelling of my subject. Choosing this detail will make or break a strong portrait.
A clean white backdrop works nicely to lessen distractions from the subject.
A simple environmental portrait of a girl with her pony.
THREE-Micro-Expression
Everyone has a clear idea of what expression means, but do we all truly understand micro-expression? Micro-expression is that tiny shift in the intensity of the look, the tiny crease or smile of the eye, and the shift of the head or shoulders. Each and every one of these tiny details changes the mood that the subject portrays in their portrait. Do we want strong and cold or approachable and confident? From one tiny micro-expression to the next we are conveying any or all of these things. Decide before you shoot or hire a photographer what you want your images to say and watch for those nuances in your images.
This image shows the smallest squint on the eyes and strong body language. What does it say?
This image shot only a moment later says something else entirely. Can you see the difference?
Conceptual forethought is incredibly important to creating strong imagery and happy clients. Know what you are shooting and hoping for with a clear “why” and every one wins!
Olympic Torch: How it starts the modern games
How many of us understand the symbolism present in the Modern Olympic games? We know that the Olympics started in Greece. The first marked modern Olympic games started in 1896 in Athens. What most do not realize is that the carrying of the Olympic torch leading up the summer games every four years begins at the historic site of Zeus’ Temple and Hera’s Temple in Olympia, Greece.Â
The Philippeion-a circular building in front of Hera's Temple. 338 BC
Zeus’ Temple-Olympia, Greece
The ancient Greeks long celebrated the purity of fire and they kept fires burning outside of their temples. Keeping with this long tradition the flame that starts the torch relay at the beginning of the summer games always begins in this cauldron that is outside the remains of Hera’s Temple in Olympia. This tradition did not start with the first modern games, but it began in 1936 and has continued ever since.
This is the cauldron outside of Hera’s Temple-Olympia, Greece
The flame is lit by the sun to preserve the symbolic purity. This simple act ties the modern day Olympic games to the historical roots of the Olympics and perpetuates the symbolism of purity with which the games were established. This ceremony includes the use of an olive branch for peace and then the torch begins the relay.
The archway leading into the site of the ancient Olympic stadium-Olympia, Greece
Read more HEREÂ about the origins of this ceremony.
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Mesmerizing wildfire images
What do you see in these amazing images? Thoughts? Emotions?
Photo credit-Stuart Palley
Sparkle from devastation
PHOTOGRAPH BY PATRICK T. FALLON, REUTERS
Hardworking firefighters; we should pause to consider their load.
Photo by Drea Lupera
Apocalyptic, finite, powerful: what emotions do you feel?
Photo credit-FEMA/ Jana Baldwin
Powerful imagery
Photo credit-Stuart Palley
The amazing power of nature.
Copyright: what is it
When speaking in regards to art, copyright is the legal use of an image. Have you ever paid a photographer for a photo shoot and then printed the finished images from said photographer? If you have, I would assume you had a signed release from your hired artist.Â
Why does this matter? Any photographer has the sole legal rights to any art that they create. Without a signed release agreeing to a client printing or using said images any further use is illegal. Under American law any art creation is solely copyrighted by the artist. If you want to print any photographs make sure to check with your photographer for that signed permission. Many photographers will allow certain types of use, but the only way to know is to ask.
A recent story is making headlines on pending litigation by Carol Highsmith vs. Getty Images. Carol Highsmith is claiming that Getty Images has been selling her images. She was allegedly notified by Getty Images to stop using her claimed to be own images. Take a peek at the story HERE and share your thoughts. Who is right? What do you think?
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