Happy New Year

As far as photography goes, I've been pretty happy with my work in 2010. I've been doing some portrait work, but I've also been diligent about tackling some creative work too. My hope is that I will put out some truly unique portraits in the process. I believe that I'm improving, its a never ending journey.

I've posted some light painting efforts in the past. Tonight it's also the subject of the last images that I made in 2010. Worked on an idea for a photograph in the dining room, plus a smooch with the husband at midnight. :D



I've tried this previously, but I wasn't working at a dark enough hour. This is also particularly tricky to work at such a small scale. I keep bumping the doll, so this image isn't particularly sharp. I fitted a light brite peg to a small LED flashlight for my light source. It's helpful for working like this, but still not very precise.

The photo that I made just after midnight is my favorite.



Both photos only received minor digital tweaks.

I wish that I could say that this was my own brain child.

Awhile ago I ran across the work of Atton Conrad when I was browsing on another photo website.

I'd would like to try it with a person sometime. The subject could wear black shorts and a tank top. I may work on using some stencils and other tools to bend the light in a more desirable fashion.

There are so many things to try.

Really, it is a good thing that we're starting a whole new year.

On a related note: I'm going to try the 365 project. We'll see how that goes. Watch for more posts regarding that. If you're curious to see some of the photos that other people have done, just google search "365 Photo Project". Or, wander over to Flickr to see images that thousands of other people have made.

I think that I've wound down enough to turn in for the night myself. I hope that you all have many moments of inspiration in 2011!!