I Need #04 #GOYA - Shira

Back in August I wrote a blog post asking for subjects for me to shoot.  I needed to run the camera, lens and lights, produce new work… do something.

This came from a place where I was spending more time thinking about shooting for myself and doing other work instead of actually doing something for myself.  Whilst this may sound like a personal project it’s not I have those planned and ready to kick start soon.

If you would like to help me out and allow me to shoot some portraits of you, you can apply via this post.  This is the 4th shoot and I have time for another 4 before I close the doors on this and move forwards.

So on to #GOYA #04.

Shira contacted me after seeing the post and images from #GOYA #03 with Laura.  It’s been quite humbling to see people give up their time for me and to step in front of a camera.

It was a pleasure meeting and photographing Shira, she’s quite a character. Do you ever ask your subject or client if they can sing during a shoot?  I sometimes do with a plan to capture the reaction after the fact… well, Shira started to sing.  I did grab a few reaction frames during though.

I want to also shout thanks to my friend Kevin Timmons for assisting me on the day and for jumping in amongst the reeds to hold a light for the main shot at the top of this post.

You can see a few more images from the shoot in the gallery below.

Thank You

Rick

I Need... #03 #GOYA - Laura...

Some weeks ago I put a post up on social media stating that I am looking for subjects to photograph. I go in to detail about the I Need blog post but to summarise I need to Get Off My Ass and make portraits. #GOYA  - This is shoot number 3. 

Laura was sent a link to my blog post by a local photographer and friend, thank you Terry.

For this shoot we stuck to the studio. The next ones I am going to push for location to break away from where I am comfortable. 

Laura was great to work with, she turned up in a great dress and corset outfit with perfect makeup. My job editing was easy. 

The hard part was selecting a final image, I went back and forth between 3 frames and finally settled with the frame above. I love the little details in the edge of the mirror and the stolen moment feeling,  but I do feel it could be pushed further.  Thank fully the mirror is still at the studio (sorry Sis). 

I have no idea where these shoots are going to go or what to do with the images from them, some may end up in the book others will get buried.  The long and short of it is I need to keep working. #GOYA

Next up are location images. Your home, shed, car, place of work, that dump behind your house.. anywhere but the studio because I am getting far too dam comfortable in that space.

If you want to sign up to this madness you can do so on this blog post. 

Thank You
Rick
#GOYA #GOWORK

I Need #01 #GOYA - Sarah...

About 2 weeks ago I put a post up on social media stating that I am looking for subjects to photograph. I go in to detail about the I Need blog post but to summarise I need to Get Off My Ass and make portraits. #GOYA

This is Sarah who very kindly stepped up to let me photograph her.  I kept things real simple and took it back to basics with simple lighting setups so more time could be spent talking.

During the shoot we talked about life, losses and what we have been up-to, plans for the future. It was great. Thank you Sarah.

I have shot a fair few portraits in my time and every so often you get a moment or a look in a portrait that just speaks to you. There is something in Sarah's eyes that draw me in to the image above. Emotion, life stories, something. that's hard to put a finger on.... sometimes it's drawn out of a subject and others it just happens as a result of something said.

Man I really need to do this more often. Keep it simple and talk more, listen more, learn more. 

The edits from these shoots will be small in terms of number of images and I will only post 1-2 from each shoot on the blog and social media to focus on the stronger images.

If you would like to help out and be photographed you can find out how here.

To Sarah... 

Thank you for your time, what you shared and for being you.  My Door is always open. 

Rick
#GOYA #TurnOffTheNoise #Shoot