Unexpected Technical Bloopers

For this particular project, I forced myself using one flash unit for my sessions. This was the first time for me learning this process using a light to sync with the camera. Little did I know that there were a few steps that I missed without even knowing it at all.

I was living in the city of savannah during this project and my first session was done in Jacksonville, NC. With that being said, I didn’t know what the outcome would be until I developed my first roll of film. Before I even scanned the film, I noticed a particular line running across the edge of the image. Right then and there I knew that something wasn’t right. My first concern was that I thought there was an issue with my camera. Maybe the shutter wasn’t working? Is my camera broken? Eventually I figured it out. I learned a hard lesson.

It is vital to take the time and practice procedures before one should start a major project or assignment, especially before considering traveling to other states. Technical issues will always come up and even to this day, I know that even though this was the first time that happened, it surely wasn’t the last. I’ll be posting more examples of my complacent bloopers.

The Studio Light

There are scenarios when time flies so fast during a session that there will be many things to consider. Time management will always be key in following a tight schedule but, a backup plan is necessary. From a professional’s perspective of creating a successful session, project, or production, the photographer needs to be ready for a quick change and the model must have the flexibility to be ready as well. This can all be challenged by the experience of both parties. The circumstances can sound impossible or even unsure, but if everything falls into place, the outcome can be quite rewarding.

A photographer’s life can be stressful, not only because there can be time crunches or an awkward location, but meeting a new person can add to the pressure. The expectations to provide a phenomenal product to the client or model are real. We do not want to fail in their eyes… but who doesn’t want that?

One of the many models that I have worked with very closely has a lot of experience in being in front of the camera and is capable of creating a variety poses. Being able to be a part of this growth and progress is fascinating. Jessica and I have worked on many sessions and assignments. This particular session was almost a full day of shooting. There was quite some time to understand the atmosphere and environment in the location that we were shooting at. When the time was flying by… we had to start compromising fast. With that being said… we switched to the single studio light. When one can’t find a way to chase the light successfully, create it.

"Who Does That?"

My very last assignment that I completed at the Savannah College of Art and Design may have been one of my most extraordinary projects that I’ve done. In a ten week span of time, I had the greatest pleasure in meeting new faces, photographing models that I have worked with before, and traveled across the state line to get this complete. Every bit of it was worth the time and effort. I traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, Jacksonville, North Carolina, and Greensboro, North Carolina. Driving from the town of Savannah, Georgia was completely worth it. All the help and cooperation that I received from the models that I worked with will never be unnoticed and will always be appreciated. - artist statement will be available soon.

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