03.12.10 Catwoman

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So today's image that we'll be looking at is the image that inspired my Catwoman photo shoot. It all started out when I saw the cover of this particular Catwoman comic book.

This was the original art work, by Adam Hughes. A mugshot of Catwoman.


This is my remake of the image. Now for some behind the scenes so you can have an idea of the post processing.

I had my model dowse herself with water for this image in order to get that just got arrested in the rain look. I actually used several different images and composed them together in order to get every piece of her in place. After the shoot I went through and redarkened the running mascara. Cropped it in tight, and made the mugshot sign by drawing it together on Photoshop. Had to draw the mugshot sign because I didn't want to spend the money to buy one.
To see some more visit http://fantim.com/catwoman

Here are some behind the scene shots.

Due to a double booking error in my studio I had to move my studio upstairs to this dining hall. Although I didn't have as much lighting control it was free and I got the shots I wanted.


Catwoman getting ready to go rob some stuff. :D

That's all for now.

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02.23.10 Disappearing

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Today's photo may not look like much, but it actually my first attempt at infrared photography.

The way it works is I use an infrared filter on my camera that lets through pretty much no light, and instead is supposed to be registering heat signatures. Since I don't actually have an infrared camera I am using my regular camera, and keeping the shutter open for a long period of time.
In return the technique is almost like taking a night photo, except the shot was taken during the day. The affect is always pretty interesting.

As I play around with it more I assume I'll be able to understand the variables better and get a better image next time. But still pretty fun for my first attempt. I stood in the frame long enough for the image to pick me up, then I moved.

I'm not exactly sure why half of the frame is darker than the other, could've been a solar flare, or perhaps was a result to the way I shuttered it. I ended up cranking up my ISO (Film) speed pretty high in order to capture the image easier.
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02.03.10 Adam Sanders

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So today I have a few before and after shots from my photoshoot with Adam Sanders, and I also have some behind the scene photos taken by my assistant.

Before:



After:



I didn't actually do too much post processing on this photo. I just desaturated some of the color and adjusted my blacks. I like the way it turned it.

This was my first time using my new studio, so I was pretty excited about it. And loved the amount of control I had in the studio.

At one point though I accidentally shut the dressing room door, with all of Adam's cloths in it. This wouldn't be a problem except the door was locked, and I didn't have a key on me. So we had to wedge the door open with a credit card and a knife.
Behind the scenes:









hehe I like to work with my shoes off sometimes. You can see them in the background


Adam's manager going over wardrobe with him. I forgot to bring my little camera so the behind the scene photos weren't that good this time around.

That's all for now. Feel free to leave questions and comments.

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02.02.10 Dy.Nasty

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So I'm back in America, and working on shoots again. I've been having my assistants take behind the scene photos of my recent shoots.
Today's images are from a new music project called Dy.Nasty. They are creating a new sound of acoustic hip-hop. I'll try to get some links for you guys later.

I took these shots downtown Nashville. Hope you enjoy them. For more check out fantim.com/dynasty
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