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p.1 #1Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Julija was back in the studio last night showing her pole work once again 
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000113/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000109/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000110/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000111/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000112/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000114/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000113/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000109/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000110/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000111/original.jpg
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http://www.pbase.com/hopkinsfoto/image/105000112/original.jpg
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Oct 25, 2008 at 06:59 AM
p.1 #2Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Hi.
As photographs (images) I think these are far more interesting than the full color set you posted earlier.
In general a good use of "silhouette" and use of the figure in the image frame.
I think the use of the "pole" as a prop works very well here and the use of the white set and exposure is very good. Much better images than most would likely make given the same set and circumstances. So..."good job."
While I don't expect to ever photograph this subject (or in this style) I can imagine it was a good challenge (photographically) and satisfying to see these nice results.
The images made me wonder how I would approach the same opportunity as a photographer. That is one of the best things about this forum and the occasional diversity of subjects shown here.
I hope these comments help you.
As photographs (images) I think these are far more interesting than the full color set you posted earlier.
In general a good use of "silhouette" and use of the figure in the image frame.
I think the use of the "pole" as a prop works very well here and the use of the white set and exposure is very good. Much better images than most would likely make given the same set and circumstances. So..."good job."
While I don't expect to ever photograph this subject (or in this style) I can imagine it was a good challenge (photographically) and satisfying to see these nice results.
The images made me wonder how I would approach the same opportunity as a photographer. That is one of the best things about this forum and the occasional diversity of subjects shown here.
I hope these comments help you.
Oct 25, 2008 at 07:10 AM
p.1 #3Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Very well done. The compositions, such as #2, where you have wonderful balance in the frame, and #3 & #6, where the hair reflection is the final master touch, are both favourites.
Since they are nudes, maybe a link would be appropriate.
Since they are nudes, maybe a link would be appropriate.
Oct 25, 2008 at 07:25 AM
p.1 #4Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
loose the high heels and let the feet do some expressing as a part of the body
Oct 25, 2008 at 07:40 AM
p.1 #5Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
I really like how you used a reflective plexi board (?) here...
Oct 25, 2008 at 07:47 AM
p.1 #6Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
sjms wrote:
loose the high heels and let the feet do some expressing as a part of the body
I thought that too...but this is a "Pole Dancer" and so the use of heels is probably appropriate to the type/style/genre of dancing.
Just as ballet dancers wear a style of shoe appropriate for the setting and style of dance.
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loose the high heels and let the feet do some expressing as a part of the body
I thought that too...but this is a "Pole Dancer" and so the use of heels is probably appropriate to the type/style/genre of dancing.
Just as ballet dancers wear a style of shoe appropriate for the setting and style of dance.
Edited on Oct 25, 2008 at 07:50 AM · View previous versions
Oct 25, 2008 at 07:49 AM
p.1 #7Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
This is a great series of shots. I really like the silhouette concept you developed; the clear heels add some dimension to the work, so I don't think I'd lose them completely (maybe try a couple without and see what you think).
One of the things that stands out for me is the clean lines (and curves) in the images. If there was a way to sneak in a hairbrush to clean up her hair (just a bit) for each shot (understanding how difficult it would be to hold some of those poses), it might be worth it.
I'd certainly be proud of the set --- well done!
Oct 25, 2008 at 07:50 AM
p.1 #8Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Thanks for the comments
I found the biggest problem I encountered with the shoot was deciding the pole placement, close to the bg and I had more light spill to deal with and I had to be careful with the light placement and further away meant more risk of the model exceeding the bg area. I went for closer
The original idea was for no shoes and that would have been the case if they were solid. But i decided that the transparent nature of the shoes made them interesting and that "stripper shoes" do go hand in hand with dance poles, so I decided to go for it.
This was probably the shortest studio shot I have ever done. Once I was happy with the lights, we just worked our way though the more interesting poses of the previous shoot, plus a couple of new ones. Blinking and strange expressions were not a worry here
We could have done many standing poses but I decided that Julija does such a good job hanging from the pole that anything less was boring and a waste of time.
I found the biggest problem I encountered with the shoot was deciding the pole placement, close to the bg and I had more light spill to deal with and I had to be careful with the light placement and further away meant more risk of the model exceeding the bg area. I went for closer
The original idea was for no shoes and that would have been the case if they were solid. But i decided that the transparent nature of the shoes made them interesting and that "stripper shoes" do go hand in hand with dance poles, so I decided to go for it.
This was probably the shortest studio shot I have ever done. Once I was happy with the lights, we just worked our way though the more interesting poses of the previous shoot, plus a couple of new ones. Blinking and strange expressions were not a worry here
We could have done many standing poses but I decided that Julija does such a good job hanging from the pole that anything less was boring and a waste of time.
Oct 25, 2008 at 08:09 AM
p.1 #9Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
I really like these images, they are more interesting to me than the color shots, but both are very well done.
Oct 25, 2008 at 08:56 AM
p.1 #10Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
You know, I'm not a fan of the platform shoes typical of the industry, however the use of the clear soiled shoes is a hit in my books!
It was the first thing that caught my eye and may me think "Cool!"
Nice Photos BTW
It was the first thing that caught my eye and may me think "Cool!"
Nice Photos BTW
Oct 25, 2008 at 09:23 AM
p.1 #12Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Beautiful series of shots. Although I agree that the shoes fit, it would still be interesting to see a series without.
As a nit, I had problems with the hair looking a bit straggly. Smoother hair (pony tail?)would fit better with the smooth body lines.
You're lucky to have such a captivating model. Great lines in #4...
As a nit, I had problems with the hair looking a bit straggly. Smoother hair (pony tail?)would fit better with the smooth body lines.
You're lucky to have such a captivating model. Great lines in #4...
Oct 25, 2008 at 10:51 AM
p.1 #13Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Thanks again for the comments
Bernie, I am very happy with this shoot, but you are probably right about trying something like a pony tail or something to control the hair. damn
Bernie, I am very happy with this shoot, but you are probably right about trying something like a pony tail or something to control the hair. damn
Oct 25, 2008 at 02:53 PM
p.1 #14Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
How did you light the BG? Did you fire strobes against a white BG, or use one of those huge softbox things?
Those shots are incredible.
Those shots are incredible.
Oct 25, 2008 at 03:18 PM
p.1 #15Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
senna4ever wrote:
How did you light the BG? Did you fire strobes against a white BG, or use one of those huge softbox things?
Those shots are incredible.
Thanks.
I had 4 strobe on the BG
How did you light the BG? Did you fire strobes against a white BG, or use one of those huge softbox things?
Those shots are incredible.
Thanks.
I had 4 strobe on the BG
Oct 25, 2008 at 03:27 PM
p.1 #16Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
One word, fantastic!
Also I tend to go off the merits of the photography. So shoes, no shoes, translucent shoes, sneakers It doesnt matter to me as long as the photogrpahy itself is top notch and this series certainly is!
Also I tend to go off the merits of the photography. So shoes, no shoes, translucent shoes, sneakers It doesnt matter to me as long as the photogrpahy itself is top notch and this series certainly is!
Oct 25, 2008 at 05:29 PM
p.1 #17Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
iippyyy wrote:One word, fantastic!
Also I tend to go off the merits of the photography. So shoes, no shoes, translucent shoes, sneakers It doesnt matter to me as long as the photogrpahy itself is top notch and this series certainly is!
+1.......
The shoes are a hit with me.
Josiah
Oct 25, 2008 at 08:07 PM
p.1 #18Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
Hot, hot, HOT. You really captured an exciting series and I too like the shoes!
Oct 25, 2008 at 08:49 PM
p.1 #19Silhouette Dancer (NWS)
yow. nice work. i'm with SJMD - the color ones were cool, but these are awesome!
Oct 25, 2008 at 09:51 PM