Pleased to finally present!
1 July 2009, Reality Shoot
Words can not describe how it feels to complete a massive project like this, so hopefully the image will speak for itself. Introducing, the one and only, Prater Family!
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Over the years I have learned many great lessons, and as I push myself harder and harder with each new project, I have realized how rewarding it is to give every Reality Shoot everything I've got. Sometimes when I get to a point well beyond what I had originally planned with a client, and the days and weeks of tedious post-production begin to weigh heavily on my body, I begin to justify accepting that a particular image is already "great", and that the client will, of course, be satisfied with the image because I worked hard to get it to this point, and that we had never really discussed what would take the image from its current state to the "next level", so no one would really be let down anyway; then I am reminded why it is I do what I do. This image was one of those situations.
Two plane tickets later, after shooting in nearly a dozen different locations, two full production shoots, and months of concepting, I actually had to order a new computer because the image itself was so demanding, so massive, and truly THAT complicated, that my current Mac needed complete replacing, and upgrading. I remember asking myself as I drove through two deserts while tracking thunderstorms and shooting in blistering heat and nasty cold rain, what it was about this image that made all this worth it. Once again --like many projects before this one-- I was able to refocus my efforts and push on, ultimately creating what is by far one of my new favorite images. And once again, (although this image is almost completely fabricated from several locations, numerous props, and even fabricated sections of the individuals themselves), I can almost feel, somehow , the early morning fog rolling through the landscape, and the smell of smoke as it poured from the bus' engine as it sat in the field. Although there may not be any place on Earth like what you see here, after working so long on the image itself, it feels almost as if I have been there, if only in my mind. I wish I could hike out to those distant mountains, and along the way check to see what it is that is written on the other side of those old billboards. Ultimately humbled and gratified, I was again reminded why I go to such great lengths to do what I do with my artwork. Needless to say, the client was pleasantly surprised when I showed them their final image... they remarked how it was better than they could have even imagined, and that kind of reaction is truly priceless.
Bryan Niven © Copyright 2009
I have loaded a small sample of the nearly complete image above, with some minor fine details and refining still left to do. Be sure to keep an eye out for the behind the scenes video, and final posting of the image coming soon!
-your dedicated artist
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25 July 2009 - 14:08:55 -
Jihoon
wow i love your work.
All your work never bores me for a sec.
Every objects in your work are so interesting.
A thing i wanna ask about is that for what reason, did u put yellow in sky, or is it just what it was?
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30 July 2009 - 15:44:58 -
wes
I have been following your work for some time now and I am always amazed at the detail. I know you put endless hours of work into your photos and I have been trying to discipline myself to do the same. But you cant just run a marathon, you have to work up to it and its great to see someone who has crafted their art this way.
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4 August 2009 - 13:50:21 -
steve
Another wonderful shot full of detail and great processing
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16 August 2009 - 2:03:14 -
Bryan
JIHOON, glad to hear you enjoy the artwork, and as for the yellow in the sky, well, it was just part of the sunset I imaged in my head, keeping in mind that this is still not the final... You will have to let me know what you think once it is totally complete, thanks again!
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16 August 2009 - 2:26:52 -
Bryan
Wes, good to hear you are working on putting more time into your images, that is a huge part of creating great artwork of course. However be sure not to get discouraged about trying to measure up. Remember that we each have different talents. Not all of us could run a marathon, (I know I never could), even with all the same training, equipment, and mindset. To me its never about the tools or the process used, that sets us apart form others... it IS however about working hard to develop our talents, and using the right tools and equipment for the right job. I have always believed that technical training can be done by almost anyone, but developing our unique talents and creating inspirational artwork is truly a gift that we will never find in a book or blog. Make sure you are doing what is right for you, and use the patience you are developing now to give yourself the needed time to do the best job possible.
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21 August 2009 - 21:16:06 -
Liz
It was great to see your work tonight and to hear how you create your pieces. I also enjoyed meeting you, tell you family hello from the Carlisles.
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19 September 2009 - 9:52:11 -
steve
I want to add some fire to a shoot I am doing with my son and my car.
what is the best way to shoot the fire and then add it in to the shoot with photoshop
Keep up the good work
Steve
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19 September 2009 - 9:57:04 -
steve
Sry meant to have, HI Bryan I know you got a lot on but please can you help
This was meat to be on above should have had my glasses on what a plonker
Thanks Steve
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26 September 2009 - 17:37:28 -
chelsie
wow that turned out great i love it! you are very talented
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15 October 2009 - 16:02:44 -
Debbi_in_California
Miss your blog entries, hope you are ok?
Debbi
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15 October 2009 - 17:28:54 -
Bryan
Debbi, thanks for asking! Things are great! BUSY,BUSY,BUSY! I have not had a chance to keep everything up to date. Especially with the blog. I actually will be using this blog for basic posts from now on, and will be launching an entirely new site, complete with a new blog, behind the scenes videos, and cool hands on interactive boxes allowing you to scroll over them to see the image created layer by layer!!! Anyway, you should add my Facebook fan page to stay more up to date as well. Just completed a new magazine cover, working on 4 new big productions here in LA, and will be shooting in Jerusalem for a few weeks for a religious art piece I was selected for, and have been commissioned to create! The artwork will then travel the world for the next year, along with 60 of the top Christian artists, so there is plenty to post coming up! Check out that fan page of mine on Facebook and look for my additional sites coming soon!
-Bryan
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