I was attending a workshop today, so was surrounded by strangers. Jo and Vimbayi were very willing portrait models.My time and concentration was on the workshop, so had to get these images during a break. I was hoping to get the sun coming through the unusual window grating to create some interesting lighting. However, the sun disappeared so I was left with indoor lighting.
Black and white looked a good idea for Vimbayi, especially with the coat. I might experiment and try both in colour and both in black and white.
The portraits so far in this project are nothing special in terms of style and technique, but it is proving invaluable in creating something very quickly under time pressures (in this case) and lighting limitations. I'm certain as I do more I'll relax more, and help my collaborators to relax more, as well as having better poses, backgrounds, lighting etc.
This is a lesson in thinking quickly, but remaining relaxed and creating a rapport with my subjects to get better and better results.
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