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Noname
Jane is a force of nature. Although this is our
second session together, we only worked for an hour the
first time, and for this session, we can only schedule
two hours. (My normal session is about three
hours).
I
should note right away that Jane was going to leave from
this session to do some modeling for a 1950s concept --
hence the old timey hairdo.
It is
a sunny day, with my favorite patch of sunlight by my
favorite window. I ask Noname Jane to stand over
there, and we chat -- during our chat, she removes her
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Jane is irrepressible. I've only worked with her
twice and have visited with her one additional time; she
is always enthusiastic & energetic &
uninhibited. In fact, I don't think I've ever met
anyone who enjoys being photographed more. |
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In
the "paint brush effect" image, above -- doesn't
Noname Jane's shadow look like dark wings?
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Someday,
I'm going to have to record what is said during these
photo sessions (with the model's permission, of
course). As I am editing these pages & seeing
Noname Jane remove her clothing, I can't remember what
was said. What did I say to inspire Jane to remove
her clothing?
What
I probably said was something like "Please start
removing your clothing". As alluring as the
images are, the reality is probably surprisingly mundane
& boring.
I've
fantasized about writing a three act play, each act
being a nude photo session, and as the
"photographer" snaps the shutter release, the
resulting image would be projected onto an overhead
screen. For some experienced models, posing nude
is no big thing; they are comfortable & confident
nude. For others, posing nude is a big thing, and
as their clothes come off, they open up & share
their innermost secrets. It could be interesting.
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the months with long days, the sunlight kind of puddles
on the floor below the window. In the winter
months, the sunlight can reach clear across the room (on
those rare sunny days in the Pacific
Northwest).
I
just love the light from this window, regardless of the
season or the time of day. My trick -- keep the
camera low, and keep the camera pointed parallel to the
floor (to minimize distortion).
Interesting
things happen in this light. For example, look at
Noname Jane's shadow on the wall -- isn't that just a
perfect shape?
(And
yes, I should edit out the plug on the wall under the
window, but I can never get that right.) |
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I
mostly like working with experienced models -- I like
that they are so confident and that they tend to move
with an unconscious grace. Noname Jane is no
exception. |
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To
you viewers: yes, I'm still playing around with
the various artistic effects that are available in my
photo editing software. Although there are tons of
effects available, there are two that are my
favorites. Here are some examples.
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Noname
Jane is very easy to be around. |
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