Project 50
I believe that a photographer should have his own projects to stay motivated and creative. I remember a project that I had to do once in school and the assignment was to walk up to 30 individual strangers, with a 50mm lens and ask them if I could take their photograph in natural light, it was nerve racking BUT, I want to do it again. Today I have more control of my assignments so the goal is to photograph 50 people, friends and strangers.
Will you let me photograph you? Here’s the deal:
- All images will be in B&W
- No Photoshop will be used, if you need make up cake it on baby
- I want to shoot in the street, off camera flash might be used, let’s do it in the alley, the bar, in a car, a coffee shop, a bookstore, on the floor, barefooted, naked I don’t care, it’s all good!
- Bring the real you makes no difference if your loud, quiet, sexy, nasty, dirty or sweet
- I prefer to shoot a bit before dusk
- This is 30 minute session
Again, can I photograph you? Are you available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s; look at your calendar and tell me when you are available. I’m just asking for 50 if I get more subjects that would be cool and it should be fun. Hey leave me a comment.
Revised 3/16/09
I thought it would be cool to ask my subjects to write down one word that they people best describes them. Project 50 images will be visible on a gallery in my main website.
Subjects by description are:
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Subject-01. 3/16/09 - ENIGMA
Subject-02. 3/20/09 - Zen
Subject-03. 3/21/09 - Dreamer
Subject-04. 3/22/09 - Supercalifragilistic
Subject-05. 3/26/09 - Sponge
Subject-06. 3/27/09 - Passion
Subject-07. 3/27/09 - Unique
Subject-08. 4/06/09 - Outrageous
Subject-09. 4/06/09 - Inquisitive
Subject-10. 4/06/09 - Free-Spirit
Subject-11. 4/12/09 - Honest
Subject-12. 4/12/09 - Ride
Subject-13. 4/12/09 - Kissable
Subject-14. 4/12/09 - Hustler
March 15th, 2009 at 6:49 pm
Carlos - I would love for you to photograph me. I have been looking at more and more of your work and I like what I see. I am also trying to work on liking me the way I am as I get older so having the opportunity for you to capture that would be fun … thanks for your consideration!
Take care,
Shelley
March 15th, 2009 at 7:24 pm
This is an AWESOME idea! It goes back to that whole “street shooter” mentality that I absolutely LOVE. : ) I challenge you to do it with NO flash at all! ; )
love ya!
k
March 16th, 2009 at 2:20 am
This is where one can see true beauty. I am all about that the real side and B & W. How can I say anything but Yes. We have been wanting to work with you as well. Let me know Carols and we can set up a time one of those days you mentioned.I will need a little notice to plan.
Define Yourself by Being Yourself!
Wendi
March 16th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Wonderful idea! You are so creative. I love the way your mind works.
March 16th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Hey Carlos,
James and I would love to help out. Your work is AMAZING!!! Let me know about dates and times!
Michael
March 20th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Hey Carlos,
You can count me in!!! And to echo James and Michael, your work is AMAZING!!!
Roy
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Hey Carlos!
Awesome idea! Count me in =)
March 29th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Hey Carlos…sounds like a great idea. would love to have you photograph me. Let me know when…talk to you soon
March 31st, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Carlos, keep it fresh. keep it real. keep it going.
Talk to you soon bro.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Hey are you available tomorrow? Maybe after work?
April 14th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Hey are you available tomorrow?
April 14th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
So far no flash baby!!!!!
May 20th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Hey Angela I hope you are doing fine. I am getting together for a project and I wanted to ask you what are your prices for working on location. Also we still need to get together for a picture for my project.