The Creative Box

     The last few months have been very difficult for me when trying to come up with new photo ideas. I felt like my brain was stuck in this box of generic ideas. I never felt like any of my ideas were creative or of any significance. In order to overcome it, I had to keep creating. I couldn't let my insecurities stop me. I think this photo is one of my favorites because it was a great way to conquer my creative block.

     Much thanks goes to Morgan for this photo! We went to an abandoned school for a field trip and we stayed extra long because it was just so awesome! All photos in this composite came from that abandoned school. 

I used these textures:

And this as a base image:

All were needed to create THIS!

I created a speed edit video for the entire process. It was a little hard for me to do because I typically don't like people watching me while I edit. I don't want them to see all of the mistakes I made to get to the finished product. My other speed edit videos were pretty simple so I didn't mind showing the videos. On a complex composition like this, I made many mistakes and had to do a lot to get it how I liked. So here it is, all of the mess-ups. This is the ENTIRE process for all to see. 

Body Language

Recently I got together with some great photographers to create a new photo series titled Body Language. For this series I focused on what part of humans express particular emotions. With much help from my talented friends, Abbigail, Austin, and Sarah, this is what I got.

Derelict

Derelict is defined as being in a poor condition due to abuse or neglect. My model here is alone and is withering away into the dust. Not the most peaceful thought, but we all know what it feels like to be abandoned.

Languid

Languid means displaying of having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed. Hands are often seen as busy. They are consistently doing things so when they must stop moving and be still it is because they are limited to movement and are languid.

Fervent

Fervent is like being eager to do something. When you are eager, your feet move. They take you places, and soon you end up at your dreams.

Sanguine

Sanguine is defined as being optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation. It's taking life head on regardless what you have been through.

Morose

Morose is defined as having a sullen or gloomy disposition. This was my favorite shot. I also decided to show you the fast edit of this picture!!!

Morose Speed Edit

Again, I had a lot of help from my awesome model Sarah Gloria, to my makeup and flour throwing pros, Austen Boettcher and Abbigail Spieser. Without them, this would not have been possible!