this is a test for a portrait in the works (not safe for mormons)

notelliot · Dec 10, 2008

it's me, blaspheming. the lighting is really bad and uneven, but I'm going to give a go when I'm not thoroughly hammered. hahaha. I honestly can't stop laughing.

Josh66 · Dec 10, 2008

LOL, I like it.

notelliot · Dec 11, 2008

haha, thanks.

I call it.. Stormin' Mormon
hahaha

rubbertree · Dec 11, 2008

I love it, the only thing is that it's not totally obvious what you are drinking.

notelliot · Dec 11, 2008

rubbertree said:
I love it, the only thing is that it's not totally obvious what you are drinking.

really? it's a 40 of Tank (tanquaray gin) I tried to pick the most obvious bottle of booze I had.. Vodka bottles didn't really work, and all my whiskey bottles are dark as opposed to clear.

what would you suggest?

Battou · Dec 11, 2008

Jack Daniels or Captain Morgain, Something with a very distinguashable lable

DigitalDiva · Dec 11, 2008

notelliot said:
really? it's a 40 of Tank (tanquaray gin) I tried to pick the most obvious bottle of booze I had.. Vodka bottles didn't really work, and all my whiskey bottles are dark as opposed to clear.

what would you suggest?

Better lighting or some dodging could help.

The door knob or whatever is just above the bottle is also a bit distracting.

You could do a lot with this concept and it's a good start! I once took images of an 'angel' looking at girly mags, drinking scotch and smoking. There's a saying in photography that 'it's all been done'..but it's always interesting to see someone else's take on it. Keep going!!

stsinner · Dec 11, 2008

First white guy I ever saw drink Tanqueray....

Funny picture, though..

notelliot · Dec 11, 2008

I'm a man of my word.. the redux, and IMO, far better version:

It's going to be one of a four-part series. I'm going to get other people to do those, though.. to mix it up haha.

DigitalDiva · Dec 12, 2008

This is a BIG improvement! Bravo! But you know what I want to see on those feet? Shiny black patent leather shoes.

notelliot · Dec 12, 2008

I figured I would do a lot better/have more patience when I was a bit more sober.
Shoes wouldn't work with the overall "theme".. dirty basement, drunk, maniacal mormon. Best left shoeless, in the spirit of a true alcoholic. haha, it's the little things.. even having my collar unbuttoned made a huge difference.