We had a conceptualized test shoot on Saturday with our new equipment. These are the first set of the conceptualized shots I did for Julian. The softbox lighting was used in a very controlled and subdued manner to create an "aura of mystery" in my very own words. In some shots, we used a single softbox for the play of shadow and contours. But in some, you will notice a more balanced facial light up by using two softboxes instead of one. This is to complement the play on symmetry in terms of having a straight on portraiture. The fur coat also act as a "frame" of symmetry for Julian's face as well as the photo in itself.
We had some laughs and fun doing this, but it was tiring of course, while we took turns to be the subject of experimentation. For me, of course taking the photos was an easier role compared to being the model. I find that it comes naturally easier for me to be behind the lens. It feels like I already know what to do.
Fortunately, the air conditioning in my loft was working, and the industrial fan was kinda full blast. So we did not perspire much despite being in that fur of the coat. Julian even said he perspired so much more while being the photographer instead of the model! I like some of the following shots we took that displayed some principles of symmetry once again. Will put them up after I am done editing them.
I ended up watching a movie with FC earlier tonight. It's called The Brothers Bloom starring Rachel Weisz, Adrian Brody and Mark Ruffalo. The directing was very interesting, acting was great and the plot was intriguing. I love how the message eventually derived, in my own opinion, that Love, is the greatest con ever pulled off, where everyone involved, gets what they want. Rachel Weiz was really compelling to watch as the quirky and eccentirc heiress. Always great to see one of my favourite "B' line actor, Mark Ruffalo, doing something really different. Rinko Kikuchi (best known for her Oscar nominated role in Babel), was such a delight, adding such a stylisic taste to the movie. Great to see her again!
And then we have the end of Sunday, where all thing seems a little awashed with the coming of the slight drizzle. The air was acutely fresh as I walked took Bianca downstairs for her walk. Ryan will know by tomorrow which weekend he will be coming. Tonight, our conversation was different. He seemed to take the lead tonight. It's tonight, I really really wish he is here now.
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