Update
So, as I have mentioned, I am planning to start portraits soon. And the more I say it, the more I post about it, the higher the chance I will start. So, I am starting this week. At least the taking portraits part. That part isn’t the actual update.
I have decided that since I am starting portraits and that will be my main objective I will be postponing blog posts for a bit. I have decided that I am going to watch the tutorials, search for tutorials on portraiture, and really study the art and artists for a bit. I will be updating my blog as well, maybe give it a new look.
I will still be around commenting and reading blogs, just fewer posts from me, and most likely no photo posts. I will keep updating if I come across something that needs mentioning. After the revamp and if my portraits really shine I will be doing a lot more publicizing as well. A lot more. Everywhere I can I will be telling people about my blog. I will even be promoting myself around my small town in hopes of people coming to me, or at least calling me, to take their portrait.
I have even been thinking about how I could turn this into a hobby that generates some money. Maybe even turn it into more than a hobby if I am good enough.
Hopefully you all won’t forget about me on my little hiatus and will come back to see what i have to offer as a portrait artist. But I feel this is something I need to do instead of watch a bit of tutorials, play with an image, learn more, play more. Instead I want to be able to do it all to one portrait instead of learning Photoshop as I take portraits. That way they will be more consistent.
No more than two weeks, unless something bad happens. And the only problem I can foresee is it taking me a lot longer to process a portrait than I am hoping, and I am hoping that is only take a couple hours each until I learn to streamline my workflow.
I could, theoretically, get some plug-ins for Photoshop and have them do all the work. But I would rather learn it all on my own instead of rely on plug-ins.
~jeremy
Can I make one unsolicited suggestion? In addition to finding everyday models, shoot self-portraits. You’d be amazed by what you learn when you photograph images of yourself. You don’t necessarily have to share them— but you will learn a lot from making them.
Back on topic— you’re going to do great, Jeremy! I can’t wait to see who/what you shoot!
I have done a couple self-portraits that haven’t turned out too amazing. What I really need is one of those fancy remote releases. Would make it easier to set up and stay in position. Without looking at what I am taking and then having to hit the timer and get into position, makes it a little hard for me. i think with the release i could get into position, hit it a few times, check the shots, refocus where needed, take more shots. Sit down, stand up makes me not really want to go through it all.
Self-portraits skills is something I want to work on.
Here’s how I resolved that situation w/out a release plunger— I set up a full-length mirror behind my camera, and then I used the timer. It takes a little figuring out, but it works.
If you get a release plunger, let me know how that goes!
Check out Lee Jeffries!
Thanks for the suggestion. Absolutely striking portraits.
No problem! I came across his work on another blog (eighteen39) the other day & it reminded me of what you have been talking about lately.