Stylized the Steampunk Way

This week though we had three assignments, my focus dwindled to one, yet another stylized edgy topic - steampunk. My model choices were another thing beginning to narrow, but thankfully as soon as Emma uttered the words "stylized portrait assignment," I had an idea. Jordan, and goggles.

I focused on grungy placement, steampunky clothes, goggles, many wrist watches, and canisters. Dressing up Jordan, I dragged him around to several places which included Emma's favorite alley, as well as an old abandoned house in Franklin Square. The black and whites I ended up choosing were fantastic.





Of course, I still miss color. After printing for Emma, I proceeded to edit a few of my own which I found enjoyable.

A Week of Success

This week for my internship, several assignments were due. I couldn't even begin to think of what to do for half of them, however with the nice weather all this week I was presented with several opportunities. This past weekend in summer weather that reached mid-eighties, I was able to dress up a few people and make them sit for me. Since breaking rules is my new thing, I shot three lovely models in front of the infamous grafitti'd water tower.



This group assignment finally passed me, and I was glad Emma was in love with it. In that same weekend, I set out to a very specific place to capture the assignment "the space between buildings". The place I had in mind ended up being just perfect. Instead of your typical urban space, it was two lovely old rotting houses next to each other. What could I like more?



Inspirationless with a seeming art block that developed over the days following the weekend, I set out with the other intern on a gorgeous Wednesday afternoon off work. Needing to do three assignments before the light was through, we spent hours on the road and nearing the boarder to Vermont before I had shot all my successes. The most obvious assignment was landscape - something I am comfortable with, and very familiar with. I shoot them naturally, so obviously, my eye nailed this as a piece of cake. Three out of my five prints made it through, not including any from spring vacation, but all from some lovely farmland.





Walking on thin ice, I decided to use myself for both the decisive moment assignment, and the 'bravery' assignment. Changing clothes, putting on wigs, and playing around with settings seemed to pass me. I was a bit surprised, but also relieved. Never again will I have to do these assignments over. Now that we've dipped into the world of stylized, I am happy to say things are going much better.




Overall, this week was much more successful than any week yet. My bravery with the radio has been dubbed print of the day; Emma could barely look at it. With good words, I forge into another stressful week I hope will turn out fun in the end.

A "Tree Portrait"

I have been meaning to put up this short but interesting tidbit for weeks now, but I finally remembered to show all of you something amusing:

Taking the "tree portrait" to the next level.

The other intern and I had to do this assignments a quite a few times. Upon discussing it with my photography teacher one random day, he decided to gather some photos to show the class the next day, like a small little tip off to me during the class. I smiled as I looked at several photos of differing trees like these:



If I had the time, money and resources, I wish I had been as epic and thoughtful to complete something so.... funny and perfect.



If you're interested in more photos that could slap anyones tree portrait in the face, check out Myoung Ho Lee.