The fashion Man

Debbie · 23rd July 2010

Hi guys

I had a call from my photo editor a few days ago asking me to contact a local “whacky” fashion designer who’s starting to make a bit of a name for himself and grab a few images to support a story that’s going into the next printed edition.

He has a small studio in the city and I was racking my tiny brain for ideas of how to capture this guy and reflect something of his personality. Then it struck me, use my 10.5mm fisheye, mount the flash on the hot shoe and move in to within 2 feet of him. The flash being so close cast all sorts of odd shadows but ended up quite nice and soft and by under exposing the background and then over exposing the flash I got the guy to pop out from what could have been a confusing background.

This is the first shoot I’ve done like this where the subject has been so flamboyant and confident and it made such a difference to the shoot. Normally its people who are so shy and self aware that they just stand like rabbits in headlights!

Hope you like the results and I would love to hear what people think about the use of a fisheye for a portrait lense.

Debs

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BillAllsopp · 23rd July 2010

They are good, easy to seriously distort the subject with this sort of technique but these are well controlled, last and first are the pick to me.

John C · 23rd July 2010

Ditto here debbie. I especially like the last one.

Paul · 23rd July 2010

From your description of him, I think the images suite his style / personality. The last image is my favourite.

Nick L · 23rd July 2010

Same again....the quirkiness of the last one says it all

SusieB · 25th July 2010

Look good to me Debbie, like the style for the subject!

Debbie · 26th July 2010

Thanks guys

Not sure which one will be in the magazine yet but I suspect it will be one like number 4 which is also my choice. Although I do like number 3 as a real fun shot.

I bumped into the guy again on Saturday at a music festival and he loved the images and has invited me along to do some more work for him! No money in it but I get to have a good time, I get some good portfolio shots in a new subject area and most importantly I make more contacts in an area that could turn into something interesting.

Thanks again
Debs

Holowlegs · 28th July 2010

Hello there

What a great set Debbie. The fish eye effect has really worked well here.

Cheers Frank

david bell · 4 Weeks Ago

great set Debbie...the fisheye suits the subject, very well done.

23rd July 2010	#1
Debbie Finally Doing It For Real Join Date: 25th July 2009 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 253	The fashion Man Hi guys I had a call from my photo editor a few days ago asking me to contact a local “whacky” fashion designer who’s starting to make a bit of a name for himself and grab a few images to support a story that’s going into the next printed edition. He has a small studio in the city and I was racking my tiny brain for ideas of how to capture this guy and reflect something of his personality. Then it struck me, use my 10.5mm fisheye, mount the flash on the hot shoe and move in to within 2 feet of him. The flash being so close cast all sorts of odd shadows but ended up quite nice and soft and by under exposing the background and then over exposing the flash I got the guy to pop out from what could have been a confusing background. This is the first shoot I’ve done like this where the subject has been so flamboyant and confident and it made such a difference to the shoot. Normally its people who are so shy and self aware that they just stand like rabbits in headlights! Hope you like the results and I would love to hear what people think about the use of a fisheye for a portrait lense. Debs 001 002 003 004 __________________ www.debsphotography.co.uk www.rkdweb.co.uk/Music www.livingnottingham.co.uk http://www.rkdweb.co.uk/Blog Kit: Pair of Nikon D300 Bodies Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Nikon 80-400 f4-f5.6 Nikon 10.5 f2.8 Fisheye Nikon 35 f1.8 Tamron 90 1:1 Macro f2.8 SB800 Speedlight 2 x SB900 Speedlights 2 x SD-9 Battery Packs Orbis Ring Flash Think Tank Airport Security V2 Bag and other junk

23rd July 2010	#2
BillAllsopp “Mostly harmless” Join Date: 8th January 2008 Posts: 5,486	They are good, easy to seriously distort the subject with this sort of technique but these are well controlled, last and first are the pick to me. __________________ Bill Allsopp Landscape and general photographer www.billallsopp.co.uk Don't just look, see! http://www.wdallsopp.co.uk/

23rd July 2010	#4
Paul Join Date: 26th April 2007 Location: Middlesbrough, England, UK. Posts: 1,420	From your description of him, I think the images suite his style / personality. The last image is my favourite. __________________ Regards, Paul My AP Diploma in Photography site: http://www.pbase.com/exposethelight

25th July 2010	#6
SusieB Super Moderator Join Date: 21st April 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 6,587	Look good to me Debbie, like the style for the subject! __________________ http://www.sueberryphotography.co.uk http://sueberry.smugmug.com/ Gear List Canon 1D Mk III \| 5D \| 40D \| 17-40 L \| 50 1.8 \| 70-200 F4 L\| 400 F5.6 L \| Kenko 1.4X TC \| 300 2.8 IS, pry it from my cold dead hands courier man!!

26th July 2010	#7
Debbie Finally Doing It For Real Join Date: 25th July 2009 Location: Nottinghamshire, England Posts: 253	Thanks guys Not sure which one will be in the magazine yet but I suspect it will be one like number 4 which is also my choice. Although I do like number 3 as a real fun shot. I bumped into the guy again on Saturday at a music festival and he loved the images and has invited me along to do some more work for him! No money in it but I get to have a good time, I get some good portfolio shots in a new subject area and most importantly I make more contacts in an area that could turn into something interesting. Thanks again Debs __________________ www.debsphotography.co.uk www.rkdweb.co.uk/Music www.livingnottingham.co.uk http://www.rkdweb.co.uk/Blog Kit: Pair of Nikon D300 Bodies Tokina 11-16 f2.8 Sigma 24-70 f2.8 Tamron 70-200 f2.8 Nikon 80-400 f4-f5.6 Nikon 10.5 f2.8 Fisheye Nikon 35 f1.8 Tamron 90 1:1 Macro f2.8 SB800 Speedlight 2 x SB900 Speedlights 2 x SD-9 Battery Packs Orbis Ring Flash Think Tank Airport Security V2 Bag and other junk

23rd July 2010	#3
John C Join Date: 26th June 2008 Location: Northwest of England (Preston) Posts: 1,940	Ditto here debbie. I especially like the last one.

23rd July 2010	#5
Nick L Join Date: 2nd September 2009 Location: Brisbane Posts: 885	Same again....the quirkiness of the last one says it all

28th July 2010	#8
Holowlegs Join Date: 3rd August 2008 Posts: 1,940	Hello there What a great set Debbie. The fish eye effect has really worked well here. Cheers Frank

4 Weeks Ago	#9
david bell Join Date: 16th January 2010 Location: durham,UK Posts: 1,177	great set Debbie...the fisheye suits the subject, very well done.

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