Tiny Trades

Building Blocks of Life

Starting off by setting up a small Irving Penn studio and testing the lighting over a 5 second exposure.

Can't really use flash on such a small subject.

So a small torch has to be used, although the shadow was a bit crisp.

Turning the subject slightly added a better feel.

Trying to keep the image within the keeping of Irving Penn - dark and moody.

Trying to achieve my desired look by moving the torch around during exposure, trying to gain a little more contrast.

But asking her to stay still for the full 5 seconds is quite a task - a rapport had to be established with my subjects.

Plus I had to pay her using my plastic.

Change of subject - and quite liking the little touch of colour. Maybe could be a little twist - bringing Irving Penn's look in to the present.

Maybe even a little feel of August Sander emerging.

A little bit more work and it may be ready to attempt on film.