Lace and Shadow

With the next assignment approaching, which is all about light and form, I   remembered one of my favorite America's Next Top Model photo shoots. The shoot was set up in an open, outdoor space. A piece of lace was held up in order to cast a shadow which models posed underneath. The pictures, shot by Tyra Banks, were amazing. I love the idea that the lace added emotion to the picture without being physical present in the exposure itself. I also was drawn to the contrast between the delicate lace and the softness of the outdoors with the emotion portrayed by the models- it is great juxtaposition. It is definitely going to inspire my next photo session.

Paris After Dark

After having long discussions about light and shadow, I decided to find some much needed inspiration. I first began by googling "Brassai" a famous Parisian photographer who has renowned photographs of the romantic city at night. His first book was entitled Paris After Dark; it was incredibly successful-even being nicknamed, "the eye of Paris." I am very drawn to his photos because at first glance they seem cute and simple but after analyzing you realize there is something deeper and mysterious about it. You just can't help but stare.