Photographing strangers have always been something I enjoy.
Part of it has to do with the possibility that I can be told to take a hike, or worse, be punched in the face.
It’s not that I like to antagonize people.
It’s a real challenge even if you have the camera handling down.
Quizzical look of a fruit vendor–This guy was curious to see me use a strange-looking camera I’m sure. The Hasselblad with 80mm lens shot wide open at f2.8 produces nice sharp images but it is a slow camera to work. You have to take first a meter-reading with a handheld meter.The 500CM had no built-in meter. Ridiculous considering how much it cost me. The fruit is called lychee.
How do I start off this 3rd segment Assignments: ones I enjoyed?
Did I mention I met my wife on an assignment?
I photographed her for a story, one thing led to another… and this photographer rode off into the sunset with the girl.
Sports
While at the newspaper, I was often asked, “How do you get a job like yours? You get to shoot football, baseball etc?”
It made me realize how lucky I was to be able to do this for a living. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Assignment, journalism, photojournalism, Tutorials
A change of attire for a different mood–Getting different looks for their models is often a goal for photographers. It can be something as simple as letting their hair down and introducing a colored backlight. Here is the setup for the lights.
Before you tear down the set sometimes you have to ask yourself, “What else can I try? I’m already here.”
Everything is already set up. If you have time, you might as well push the envelope and see.
That’s what I really enjoyed about working with Hadia.
She was up for more.
When she produced the paraffin lamps, I was chomping at the bit.
Now we were literally playing with fire and turning up the heat.
If you’re trying this at home, and your model has long hair, have her tie it up for safety sake. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Assignment, lighting, location, tips, Tutorials
In my previous post “Photographing a belly dancer,” I mentioned how you have to make do when you don’t have control over the lighting and access to the performing/dance area.
I started wondering how much better my images could look, if I had more control, the control freak that I am.
So I got together with Hadia Habibi.
I had her undivided attention this time.
So, in the spirit of experimentation, sharing and fun, here’s our collaborative effort.
Warming up—We worked on some poses using strong side-lighting to accentuate Hadia’s svelte physique and her musculature.
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