Idea for Final Project

So I know I showed this image before, but I wanted to talk about it some more.   I want to incorporate film and digital/ black and white with color.  I'm considering either using old b/w self-portraits and making them new by adding new color self-portraits.  OR taking new b/w photos or scenes- nature probably and then adding the color self-portraits over them.  I'm planning on printing the color on OHP transparency and having the finished photo actually be two surfaces on top of one another.  We'll see what happens in the next few weeks.  On an exciting note, I finally have my darkroom done in my basement!  So I am very looking forward to working more in the darkroom! 

Self As Subject

This image is a pretty literal interpretation of self as subject.  My only addition would be to have a camera on a tripod in the image as well to show that it is indeed a self portrait.  I've been playing around with the frame within a frame layout and I really like it.  I might have to play around with it for a while and see where it goes.  

The other image is another experiment.  It is a digital image printed on transparency overlaid on a black and white print.  Both are self-portraits. 

Bath Time

 

This is an image for my Lighting class, but since it's a self-portrait, I decided to post it on here.  As you have figured out by now, I mostly work in the self-portraiture realm.  However, I really like to expand the ideas I have after I work them out on my own and then branch out with others.  In this case, I worked with a couple friends, Lauren and Andrew, who were kind enough to "fall asleep" in my bathtub as a continuation of this series.  I was able to work out all the kinks and details with my self-portrait in the bathtub so when it came time to work with others, it went really smoothly and I didn't feel rushed at all.  This is usually the reason I steer clear from portraits of others,  but this shoot was actually fantastic!  So, I hope you enjoy. :)  

Relationships

This series was for my Lighting class midterm.  I  mostly used natural light, because I love it.  And I also used some tungsten here and there.  These are just a few from the series.  The series is about womens' relationships with each other.  We can be loyal, caddy, bitchy, judgmental, caring, trusting, etc.  Both of the figures in each image are self-portraits.  I wanted to include myself as both figures because the psyche of a woman is so complicated, but we all have some of the same characteristics that bond us together.  We can all be the bitch or the lover, the apathetic person or the caring one.  We are all complex beings.  Enjoy!

Alter Ego

Countess Convoy, or THE COUNTESS according to her fan, was born in Berlin, Germany.  Her age is unknown.  She has been an integral part of the formation of several influential bands.  Namely, Courtesy Queen, The Flashers and HumDrum Dolls.  After many years as lead guitarist in the glam rock band, Sparkle Fish, she has struck out on her own.  Her solo project, Corduroy Blue, has opened to mixed reviews.  THE COUNTESS has a remarkable fan base however, and his undying devotion will surely help her outlive Cher.  

I created this series for my Self As Subject class.  The assignment was:  Alter Ego.  I decided to do a glammed out rock star.  I got the idea from taking something that is already a huge part of my life (music) and going to the EXTREME with it.  Although I have always dreamt of being a famous musician, I'm not quite so sure The Countess is what I had in mind. :)  It was fun anyway.  And I had a wonderful coach for this shoot... my husband, Seth, helped me with a lot of my poses.  He knows what it's like to be a rock star I guess.  

  p.s. the coloring is weird on here, I'm not quite so pink.  So i'll try to fix that later....

ManEater

This is a series for my Lighting class.  I thought I'd include it here for fun.  The assignment was just to take portraits using one light with a softbox or umbrella.  I, of course, did self-portraits.  I had a lot of fun and think these turned out pretty well.  I'm really going to have to work on printing though because I want the colors to be as saturated as they can be and not be clipped.  

Photobooth

For this project, I took 8 strips of photos in a photobooth. I then had the idea to scan in and shrink the images down to a smaller size in order to fit on a rubik's cube. I originally wanted actual body parts to line up and for there to be an answer to the puzzle. I found this was a bit too difficult since positioning my body inside the booth the way I wanted was almost impossible. So instead the "puzzle" is more of a mixed up reflection of my moods and personality. I really like the way it turned out. I used Mod Podge to adhere the photocopies to the plastic cube and as a sealant as well.