The idea for this project was born over drinks at the Pink Elephant, after I accidentally let it slip that I'm not comfortable being in front of the camera. And unlike most ideas I come up with over drinks, this once was actually carried out.
It was less a vanity project of mine than it was an experiment to see how differently two photographers would shoot, given the same location. And that is just about the dorkiest thing ever - but hey, I never claimed to be anything BUT a dork.
Kallao's shots are here and here. My full set is here. Phil commented that mine looked a little creepy, which he attributed to Kallao's resemblance to Sylar from Heroes. I attribute it to the low-angle from which I took most of the shots and the shadows on his face.
Photo by MJ Yoon
Photo by MJ Yoon
It was a shitload of fun. There was a lot of nervous giggling at the start, which shifted into genuine laughter towards the end. And we all learned an important lesson - if you ask me to be serious, there's not a chance in hell that I'll be able to hold that look without cracking a smile.
That was fun. and exciting. and different. would do again. :)
ReplyDeleteMe too. In a second :-) I have a pink sequined dress and some white go-go boots in my closet that are pretty much begging for an excuse to be worn...
ReplyDeleteAnd there goes all my shyness about being in front of the camera. At least when you're the person behind it.
That's two too many smiley faces for comments there. Um, I don't want to be awkward, but the two of you look pretty good together. A photography power couple, if you will. I'm not starting rumors, just sayin it would make sense.
ReplyDeleteOh Rosey, now you really sound like my dad...
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