Lucy Liu

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I just gain a higher level of respect for Lucy Liu, thanks to HungerTV. Currently I am astounded, with the level of raw talent of so many people have. These videos made me feel normal, try telling your doctor that.

Thanks again, HungerTV...

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Maia Roberson
1/15sec @ f/4 ISO 250 w
105mm f/2.8 Lens

  Recently the thoughts and ideas in my head has a lot to deal with life, culture, and struggle. So I figured, why not make a connection between them all. With that in mind I set out to express myself in the best way I know how. The image above shows my inner thoughts about life and how our culture feels towards the struggle. Since we are all in the dark about it.

QUESTION

Do all your pictures have meaning to them?

ANSWER


Yes and No!  I tend not to focus on a meaning behind a photograph but yet a story. Reason being, is that a story can branch off into various ideas and thoughts. Whereas, looking to shoot for a meaning would only make you think one thing, and not allow your mind to wonder.

Behind the Shoot

"Behind the shoot" 

Description: 
"A Dismal Dream" with Melissa Prewitt. The concept behind this photo, is to portray a dream. 

Items: 

Softbox 
24 inches softbox 

Studio strobe 
180 watts set to 1/4 stop with radio receiver attached. 

Model 
Melissa Prewitt lays in the tub with looking off, as she awakes into these ruins. 

Nikon D80 
With radio transmitter attached 

FROM START TO FINISH

Model Name:- Kristina Jones

I had a 'Pre-Thanksgiving Music Festival' to attend in Arkansas with Featured artist such as Dorrough, Paul Wall and Blais. So I figured since I am away from home, I may as well network. Upon network and staying in Arkansas, the awesome Kristina Jones was the first say let shoot. And here we are about to discuss the 'START TO FINISH' of this shot.

Location Arkansas, Place at a school for Nuns. With the Nikon D80 mounted with the Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8, a wireless trigger, a soft box and portable battery pack. I was armed to shoot. Whenever I use a off camera flash source, I always set my camera to manual. So with the ISO at 400, F stop at F/8, and the focal length set to 45mm. I fire the shot and came up with this image.

Upon looking at the image in Photoshop CS5, I realized that there were tombstones and some trash in the background, which I circled in yellow. The green lines under her eyes and chin was a indications for me to lighten them in my Editing process. The red was to reduce the hair stragglers let loose in the wind.

After it's was all said and done. I came away with this image. Do let me know what you think of it with comment, Thanks in advance. Click on the image to view the Correct aspect ratio.

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