Recently, I have enjoyed experimenting, using some of my old photography, a crazy fun stop-motion app, a few free stock images from Unsplash and Pexels (what amazing sites!), and some of my random iPhone images. It is so interesting to revisit old files and realize how differently I would treat the images today, mostly with a “less is more,” attitude. Not to mention, it brings back so many memories of how much fun I had shooting Kristina, she has a Cate Blanchett quality that I so enjoyed capturing.
My oldest, Tad, graduates from high school this week, so my time is limited. When I am not working, I have mainly been focusing on experimenting with typography and poster layout, rather than animation.
However, I just can’t seem to step away from layering images and keep gravitating back to a combination of illustration, animation, photography, and video. Just a year ago, I would have said I will never shoot video… well, like they say, never say never. 😉
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
-St. Augustine
When I am working, I am amazed at how much easier it is to isolate subjects, removing backgrounds. On this project, I wanted to use this shot taken from my iPhone during a recent trip to the beach. I used Photoshop’s generative fill to remove my boys (see left)! Amazing! Literally in just a few seconds, little ghost lol .
These shots were taken at Los Palos Verdes, CA messing around with aperture, this was during my phase when I thought I may be the next Scott Kelby lol. Feel free to enjoy! ❤
| Photo Credit: nikolaidesigns.com or visit Nikki Tibbett on Flickr, https://www.flickr.com/photos/nikolaidesigns/14861097263/ Model: Kristina Schröder. MUA: Ivan Betancourt Stock images: Photo by Alice Triquet on Unsplash Photo by Cinescope Creative on Unsplash Photo by Aleksandar Pasaric: https://www.pexels.com/photo/monochrome-photo-of-flock-of-flying-birds-1386454/ Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/seagulls-flying-above-water-207237/ |
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