Is this too much?

Jean Kelly · 04-05-2005, 05:59 PM

I've wanted to photograph this young man for a while, so finally got him to sit still for a while today. Are these too much for portraiture. He's a bodybuilder and very proud of his body.

Jean

Jean Kelly · 04-05-2005, 06:04 PM

Something screwed up, here's the second image.

Jean Kelly · 04-05-2005, 06:13 PM

Here's another one I like.

Elizabeth Schott · 04-05-2005, 08:17 PM

Jean,

I think we should defer this one to Jimmie with those tattoo's!

I personally think that the third pose is the only one that would be considered a "body builder" since he isn't "pumped up" in the other ones.

This just might be the posted image, but it looks like you might be losing some detail in those highlight and shadow areas, you can adjust that though. How about the background?

Jean Kelly · 04-05-2005, 09:14 PM

No Way, I want those tatoos for myself. We decided not to have him all pumped up for this one. Maybe if I photograph him again.

Disregard the background, I will put a background in like the other young man I just painted, high energy but in the background. I wasn't prepared for this shoot, because he just stopped in for a few minutes. I had to nail him down for this, he only gave me 12 shots as it is before he got bored.

Maybe it would be more fun to paint him with bulging veins and cuts; I like the third one too. I'll talk to him about it. Is this over the edge though?

Jean

Chris Saper · 04-05-2005, 09:46 PM

Wow, Jean.

The third is the painting! You have a compelling composition and a great light/shadow pattern. Regarding the background, I think it's perfect. I mean perfect. The shapes will add interest and context. I know you will paint a really wonderful painting. Just watch for tangents along the way.

PS You want to talk tattoos- I got mine in New Berlin Wisconsin in 1968