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It's not unusual
for a photographer to experience their equivalent of "writer's
block". In fact, this is a popular topic on the
photography forums I visit occasionally. My generic
advice: you can try doing
the opposite of what you normally do.
Normally,
I love pictures that are energetic & animated, so for
an exercise, I decided to try something more quiet and (hopefully)
peaceful.
I've
changed the lights -- perhaps it's subtle, but I've created
more shadow, and I've created more of a halo effect for
the background behind Stephy's head. I ask her to
close her eye & meditate on peace, and in a quiet way,
we make some exposures, adjusting the lights as we go along.
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I realize that
I've provided B&W versions of these images exclusively,
but I'm liking this color image.
(I also
have to admit that I gave Stephy direction to exaggerate
her posture. It works for me).
I'll
also include the paint brush version, below.
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For me, photography
starts with photo (i.e. light), and nearly all of my photographs
are inspired by light.
I love
this light -- it's soft, it defines Stephy's curves, it's
balanced, and it's well exposed.
That's
good light.
Note,
however, when Stephy faces the other way (see below), the
light is not as good.
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