Have a JOLLEY Holiday!
18 December 2007, Photography
| Family photos have never been so fun, especially with 9 people, a cat, two dogs, and a horse! | |
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So a few years back, I started taking what I then termed "REAL" family pictures. Over the years I have continued to evolve my photography into what it is today. In January I will launch a completely separate and new website, aside from my commercial work . The new site can be found at www.realityshoot.com and will be a place for people to come and see the "REALITY" of peoples' lives.
These one-of-a-kind Reality Shoots include, high school senior shots, older senior couples, families, children, pets, engagements, and yes even wacky wedding shots. But lets not stop there, sky's the limit! They are full production photo shoots, that require lots of planning, concepting, wardrobe, hair & makeup/stylists, lighting, assistants, and not to mention... time. You'll feel as if you were on the set of a Hollywood movie, which for you mothers out there, will be the one time your kids will actually like getting their picture taken, I promise.
Hopefully it is obvious that these are to be taken in addition to more traditional photography, and are not meant to replace the more formal, and serious work. I look at these as "keepsakes", something you will look back on years from now --regardless if the photo is outdated-- and laugh as you remember how you were then.
I have decided to share the JOLLEY family with you for this blog. As you can see, I had my hands full. Between taking pictures of the horse, and chasing the littlest one around the studio floor, we had a fantastic time!
This a collection containing "before" shots of the family members. They have already been cut out and are ready to start the long process of compositing. This is a more expensive feature, as it allows the family to come in shifts, so to speak.
Although it is not quite finished yet, this nearly completed composite of the Jolley's, shows a fun and exciting family, bursting at the seems with personality and unique interests. It is always a huge relief to see the client with a huge smile on their face, as they begin to explore the completed shot. Let me know what you think!
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18 December 2007 - 13:53:39 -
Jess
I love it! Maybe someday I'll come in and have you photograph my family.
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18 December 2007 - 15:03:07 -
ED
Awesome!
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18 December 2007 - 16:24:05 -
Sara
Awesome! Let us know if you ever come out to Australia!! (My immediate family is 20 adults, 15 kids, 8 dogs, 5 cats, lots of budgies and 3 chickens - not hard at all!!!) tee hee
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19 December 2007 - 9:36:54 -
rhett
When you do composite shots like this, do you sketch the composite before hand so you know the poses you want in the individual pictures, or do you take all the shots, then figure out how to arrange the composite with what you have? Just wondering.
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19 December 2007 - 17:52:19 -
Bryan
Rhett, yes, I always sketch all my productions out, sometimes very intricate, and detailed, and other times a simple sketch on a napkin or sticky note. However, like many artists, I also tend to change my mind a lot, and that requires massive editing, and compositing changes, and even re-shooting. For instance, in this image Mr. Jolley is actually 3 combined pieces, as with the little girl with the lipstick, and so on. Sometimes, I will draw entire arms,hands, and other parts of the image to get it just the way I want, like the little boy playing with the truck. His hands, arms, and sweater are 75 percent illustrated. By shooting them first, and then trying to figure out where they should go afterwards, you would really be limiting yourself. It would be like you going to the store and buying the food you THINK would taste good, only to find out later other ingredients would've been better, thus allowing the ingredients, (or in your case, the photo's), to make the decisions, instead of you. My goal with all my work is too create the best possible control. Hope this helped.
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20 December 2007 - 3:14:47 -
enik
Wow!
Im looking forward very much to see the results of this project of yours!
I really admire your style.
I have one question regarding the cut outs youre making.
As i is not so easy, i belive you have done it quite alot. ;)
But are you cutting them out with help of your pentablet??
Or what technique are you using?
Good luck with the rest!
/ Br henrik (in Sweden)
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20 December 2007 - 11:32:52 -
Lene
The project looks good so far.
I love the idea with reality shots, and I can't wait for the website to open!
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21 December 2007 - 9:57:34 -
Bryan
Enikone, I actually use the aids of both my Wacom Cintiq, and various extraction methods in CS3. Dont get frustrated... I've spent my life drawing by hand, (refer to blog post "The LOOK"), so the use of my touch screen gives me the control I was used to. Love your work, keep it up!
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8 January 2008 - 6:20:26 -
Cat
Wow, it looks great! I can't wait to see the final product. But.... where are the headphones???
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