Scandalous - PIC HEAVY

rub · Dec 30, 2010

This was a project with me and my hair and makeup team (we work together almost exclusively). I had an idea for a 1920's silent film inspired series and contacted them to see if they would like to be involved.

The shoot lasted 17 hours, we had 15 involved and can out with a 160 image series. Here are a few from the shoot - the short version can be seen at the link below.

Kristal Burgess Photography - Facebook

C&C is appreciated if you like. Enjoy.

LaFoto · Dec 30, 2010

VERY good.
I like the idea as such, the project, the models, the clothes, the make-up, the photography. Everything!!!

Robin Usagani · Dec 30, 2010

Nice! The only way you can make it better, if you have Don Draper on the photo

mwcfarms · Dec 30, 2010

Very very nice. Well done, I would be proud.

Josh66 · Dec 30, 2010

:thumbup:

Very nice series!

kundalini · Dec 30, 2010

Space Reserved.

I have a small nit, but want to look at the entire series before commenting. No time at the moment. Until then, very well done. :thumbsup:

EDIT: Jan 2,2011
I've had a chance to view the whole series and my initial nit is somewhat passified. I was very curious how the confrontation began at camera left, but the resulting epilogue showed the demise happening camera right. The few missing frames from the series you posted left out that slight shift to the right. Image #7 and #9 lacked continuity, couldn't figure out the sequence..... why was he alone, being shot and then being in frame with the other victim at the end result. But as your full series progressed, the connections were more apparent, yet still a bit muddy.

To add: great series. Lighting is very good, wardrobe is spot on. Thanks for sharing.

Patrice · Dec 30, 2010

The Balvenie: yum yum!

BTW, I really like your series, very imaginative and well executed, I think so anyway.

Cheffriis · Dec 30, 2010

Great photo's,a favorite period of mine the 20/30's. My fav would have to be the first photo..sums everything up quite nicely.

cnutco · Dec 30, 2010

Great show! Love the photos.

Thanks for sharing.

Trever1t · Dec 30, 2010

very entertaining, great visualization!

Rekd · Dec 30, 2010

Very good series. Thanks for sharing.

Nailed the expressions in everything. One thing that drew my attention was the second to last shot. It should have been somewhere besides just a flesh and bone area so the death would be have more impact, like on her.

Everything else was spot-on!

RichardAndrewsMedia · Jan 1, 2011

Great idea. Nice work. No.6 is stunning :sexywink:

GeneralBenson · Jan 1, 2011

Hmmm... Tons of thoughts flooding my head about this series. Got lots too say, but no time at the moment. Will return later on.

Cheers!

kaffrey · Jan 1, 2011

These are very interesting, neat idea

rub · Jan 2, 2011

Thanks for all of the comments.

I have been very reluctant in posting this as I wasn't happy with the final outcome. A bunch of extras didn't show up that day, we were all tired and time was running out and we had to cut an entire scene from the project.

I was trying to get the project done for a specific deadline, and I wish I had waited and done a better job. Although the reviews have gone over well, when you dont match your vision it can be a let down.

I am also a natural light shooter most of the time, so this was a big stretch for me. All in all I am glad I did it, but hope that the next series will be better.

Any other comments and in particular critiques are welcomed!

Thanks,
Kristal