Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective #1
Reading Ash’s description for this weeks challenge I actually felt that it was very much about how the photographer can influence the viewer’s perception with different photographic techniques.
That could include the angle or perspective at which the photograph is taken from, or how cropping an image to exclude part of the original can change the story that the viewer may interpret.
The theme itself is wide open to interpretation! One thing that sprang to mind is how I use my camera, lenses, filters and processing techniques to produce promotional images for bands and musicians.
It’s very important for people who view these musicians websites, or see flyers, to be able to get a feel for the style of music that they can expect. I try my best to convey that within my work!
In this example, my featured photograph is of Julia K, who, amongst her many musical projects, is a vocalist and keytar player for 80’s band, The Diamond Hearts. The band have done all their own styling but I wanted to add an extra 80’s twist with crisp lighting and a retro, prismatic filter. When people see this particular photo of Julia, I hope to make them think of strong female vocalists, such as Kate Bush and Annie Lennox.
Here are a few other photos from The Diamond Hearts photoshoot! Enjoy ๐
Strong images Sarah. And I have learned a new word – keytar!
Jude xx
Thanks Jude ๐ Yeah I thought I’d better give the keytar a link! It’s a fun instrument and perfect for 80’s music.
Oh, and Julia has a wonderful song called Strong that we made a video for together a few years back ๐
Wonderful picture and the portrait is Strong as is her song
Some wonderful new songs coming soon!!!
Very nice work. Your lead image is fantastic.
Thank you ๐ It was a great photo shoot!
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Breathtaking images!
Oh thank you Amy! I really love working with Julia, she’s one of my muses ๐
Extraordinary work, Sarah!!
Thanks Susan! I love portraiture and Julia and I will be working together again soon this year. We are creatively plotting at the moment ๐
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