The making of a self-portrait is difficult.
At least for me.
Here's a shot of my hand and my latest victim, Candace. Wonderful, I know. This is what happens when I am blocking the shot. And I mean "blocking" theatrically, not like my hand is in the shot, yo.
Determining the shot is fine. Lighting it is a no-brainer. The model is always perfect (with direction).
So what's the difficulty?
Me.
I'm a self-conscious bitch. And that's all well and neutortic, BUT, this is a photographic series that needs some consistency. And I need to provide that.
How's my hair? Am I smirking? Where the fuck are my hands and what the fuck are they doing? Really, do I look like that?
As Pete Townshend famously said in 1982, "It's fucking hard."
All of my victims have been patient. The best ones found humour in my preening all queen-like. And laughed at me. I like that. Candace did.
But I'd like to think that it pays off. One way or the other...
Cover Star: Candace
Headlining Band: Duh (demo)
Just waiting for a royalties lawsuit from the RIAA...or Courtney's people to fax me...
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Thursday, February 26, 2009
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5 comments:
actually, i really like that shot with the hand. interesting and mysterious. her expression, stance and gesture all work for me. it's good
-a
It really is funny.
And it really is worth it. That's an especially hot one.
;)
aw look it's BK.
;)
come and visit my blog. you're the only one it ever sees. bring a friend. i'm serving fillet of 35mm
i like this, james.
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