Image inspired in part by the photos by Dan Winters
Photo inspired in part by Zack Arias "one light" technique (I used two - LOL).
I thought I'd try a couple of new lighting ideas I'm hoping to use for an upcoming portrait shoot. Currently I am inspired by the very talented Dan Winters and Zach Arias. I could look at Mr. Winters photos everyday and be inspired by his use of color and composition. Mr. Arias is a master of simplifying images to their very essence. I certainly don't believe that either of my images comes close to the work they do, but are more of an exploration of different approaches as I attempt to emulate certain aspects of each of their styles. I'm not sure either would notice their influence in my photos, but it's there none the less.
These are self portraits. Drumming was my first love. Trouble is, she never loved me back. Don't get me wrong, I'm a good drummer. But man did I have to work hard at it. Things that others would learn in minutes, took me hours. The trumpet is what I should have loved. Things that take people years to be able to do, I could do with in the first few months. Trouble is, I never really loved the trumpet. Funny how fickle our muses are.