Nick the Addict

[guitarmy]

He's not actually, but he was for an hour on this day. Self-imposed creative shoot. Lemme know your thoughts!

 

[Kabluey]

I like these alot, although his face isn't convincing enough.

Nice scene you got going on there though.

 

[noescape]

I like these alot, although his face isn't convincing enough.

Yea, that.

 

[guitarmy]

I'll be working on some more - there are some where he's damn convincing.

 

[LaFoto]

My, what was it that created that MESS in your bathroom then? And who cleaned up after the session??? Ugh. I see myself scrubbing already!

Are these photos stacked? They are sooo contrasty and sharp!

 

[guitarmy]

It was good ol' fashioned garden dirt and water. It was in the bathroom of my band's studio. It was a mess and I haven't totally cleaned it up yet, haha.

I'm not sure what you mean by stacked, sorry. Basically a bunch of layers and layer masking, and dodging and burning.

 

[LaFoto]

So no several exposures merged? Well, anyhow, it looks cool, but the dirt does not really look genuine. It looks added (which you did).

 

[wildmaven]

He's too well-groomed to be an addict. Next time, don't let him shave for a couple of days and wear dirty, old shoes.

I can see where you're headed, though, and I look forward to the next set!

Marian

 

[guitarmy]

Thanks guys.

 

[JIP]

He just looks like you rubbed dirt on him. Not bad images technically though.

 

[Bobby Ironsights]

He just looks like you rubbed dirt on him. Not bad images technically though.

x2, The photography is fine, but the set-work needs.....work.

The dirt looks superficial, and looks like gobs of dirt on him rather than actual grime. Like the brand new tee-shirt with a little grease on it. I showed my GF and she says he looks more like a teenager who had a bad first day at the auto-plant than a junkie.

I'd look around for a better bathroom, soemthing old and genuinely grimey, something in an old hotel bar, then I'd go there with my camera in a knapsack, and take some guerilla shots there after doing the makeup bit.

Needs work; lacks realism.

 

[Bobby Ironsights]

Jesus!!!

I just realised that you're in friggin' edmonton during an oil boom. Why not just photograph the real junkies/drunks passed out in real bathrooms.

It's scarier, but you'll definitely get realism.