Grunge Portraits

[Allen Clique]

[Allen Clique]

Tell me what you think, did this tonight. Im the suit wearing stranger.

[thelegend1472]

What kind of setup were you using? Did you have a lot of space? If so you should def move farther away from the background...especially a sheet. I like the first two shots, just not crazy about the sheet.

[Allen Clique]

Originally Posted by thelegend1472

What kind of setup were you using? Did you have a lot of space? If so you should def move farther away from the background...especially a sheet. I like the first two shots, just not crazy about the sheet.

Yeah my room is pretty limited, i was sitting ontop of my desk. couldnt get any further :/

Im basically using lamps without the shades and whatnot, its bob the builder style work.

[AndrewCCM]

I like the concept. Try duplicating layers.. Blurring the heck out of it and then add back in the original subject via a layer mask. Make that background look good.

Thanks for sharing. I am glad people don't use space and equipment as excuses and just get out there and shoot (and share). Thanks for that.

[Allen Clique]

Originally Posted by AndrewCCM

I like the concept. Try duplicating layers.. Blurring the heck out of it and then add back in the original subject via a layer mask. Make that background look good.

Thanks for sharing. I am glad people don't use space and equipment as excuses and just get out there and shoot (and share). Thanks for that.

Ahh, thank you so much. I think its best to work your way up to appreciate what you have you know? everyone should start small.

Glad to hear some comments :]

[lscottpht]

Ok, you get to shoot the cool stuff. My daughter won't let me even ask her friends to do stuff like this. As far as the pics, I like them, but I would boost the contrast some. I do like the idea, a lot.

[robert t]

Check out what Joey Lawrence does with grunge
http://www.joeyl.com/Joey%20Lawrence%20Photography.html

[HotHolly]

I like the last shot the best.

If you don't bother backdrops yet, the wall may photograph better than the sheet. It honestly didn't bother me, but since a few other people mentioned it - I thought I'd mention the wall. Our walls here and all over town have that Spanish Drag finish on them (bumpy texture that is dragged down the wall). It creates a neat texture in the background...just an option.

You're off to a good start. And I like grunge & dark images - good combo. :O)

[lscottpht]

Originally Posted by robert t

Check out what Joey Lawrence does with grunge
http://www.joeyl.com/Joey%20Lawrence%20Photography.html

Yeah, I've been a fan of his for awhile! LOVE his stuff!