This is another of the images from the last shoot. The main compositional elements are working well, but there are issues in the lighting/painting I would like to further resolve, as well as some changes to poses and costumes. I don't mind that all the characters are of a less 'absurd' nature, but would like to tie one in as the cleaner in the background to maintain some elements from previous images. His bright, white mask is an issue as it becomes a very obvious focal point within the image, and his character is not as innocent as he seems. At this point I am leaning towards making him a skeleton yet keeping him more or less as he is. The effect of the vacuum hose is a keeper, as well is his direct communication with us.
The character on the ground is pretty much perfect. He reminds me of something out of a Caravaggio, and I am never quite sure whether he is getting up or falling down. In this section of the image I would like more shadows and contrasts around the walnuts, they are just a little too flat as is.
I love the character of the cheeky, not-so-desperate housewife. Unfortunately the very long exposure time left her looking a lot softer than her attitude (and my will) dictates. It's basically just about 'freezing' her (which is a lot harder than you might think considering the light is painted on), but when we set this up again I want to make better use of her as whole. Costume, pose, cigarette, drink, clothes draped and hanging around her, the whole shebang.
Another thing to consider would be to include the sky above them.
Indeed.
*name of Austin band we listened to that night. Fantastic name for a band, fantastic name for anything.
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