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More Vanity - SP Take 3
Yes, I had another self portrait photo shoot last night.
The first shot is just to show you how frustrated models can get with lack of direction from the photographer 
And then the next two are a before and after.. First time Ive used the dodge and burn tools (It was very trial and error,) please give me feedback particularly on the treatment/PP .. since I'm sure we are all sick of the subject 
Craig modelling and photographing models is hard
I like the first one more there is more of a narrative the others just show that classic James Dean face but hint nothing more put yor dodge and burn tools to good use on the first and that would be your definitive portrait great to see you revisiting that's the mark of a pefectionist!
you look very frustrated in the first one
just be careful you don't spend too much time in front of the lens...
cheers Last edited by xerubus on Fri Mar 17, 2006 4:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Thanks for the feedback.
Macka - I agree I don't like my chin missing, but the upside is my double chin is missing too  - The difficult in these self portraits have been compsing the shot, I just sort of do lots of poses in various spots, sometimes I am in the frame sometimes only half or 1/3 in the frame. If I had a model, rather then myself, I'm sure the composition would be better
Mark - I may look frustrated but I was just playing to the camera... plus I was tired as, hence the bag beneather the eyes etc.. Heres a few more varients for you Wendell. 
BTW the second shot isn't sepia, its the shots straight from the camera. The lighting in the room wasn't very glamourous. Here is possibly more despair, presented a little differently. 
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Craig, this is definately my favourite here. I love the treatment, and would be tempted to boost the contrast slightly to give it a grittier feel. I know exactly how frustrating this is mate - you want subjects, don't have them, and therefore get in front of the lens yourself. I find it so difficult trying to pose, light, take the shot, check, recompose etc.. This is good though mate, good to see you revisiting. Matt
Funny you should like the treatment, its a blend of a black and white and the raw version, which I thought achieved a similar treatment to your 'Patent Pending' Rokkstar De stat look
I've definitely been enjoying myself, but I think I'll give the Self Portraits a rest for a little while now, so I don't strain the relationship
Craig
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I think #2 had potential, but is cropped too tightly. While I can handle not seeing your hair, I'd have liked to have seen a bit of neck. Peter
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