I photograph a lot of people, but usually they're doing something: working on their car, riding their bike, playing their guitar, etc.
This weekend, I participated in a modeling workshop: just models, lights and whatever was in the area. The shoot took place in a few alleys in downtown Sanford, Florida. Despite the scenery changes, we're more or less talking about just two alleys that meet at a T.
I haven't done photography like this in a long, long time, but it was a fun learning experience. The group was welcoming, and the vibe can best be described as organic and collaborative.
The evening's theme was Pop of Red. Here are a few shots–all right out of the camera, but since it's a Fujifilm X100V I could add some grain and film simulation for warmth–and you can find more on my Instagram.
Thanks and enjoy.

https://www.instagram.com/clkkhan/

https://www.instagram.com/sheepycaroline/

https://www.instagram.com/daisy_the_dobe/

https://www.instagram.com/arianna_ballerina1/

https://www.instagram.com/katielovesall/

https://www.instagram.com/makeupbyjassjackson/

https://www.instagram.com/galaxii_starr/
https://www.instagram.com/andrea_kzg/

https://www.instagram.com/shanicelodge_/
And kinda funny, but the second photo was taken behind a bar or restaurant or something, so through the black screen we could see people doing stuff.
Hate that I couldn't make it out that day, but I finally got around to buying more film for my camera.
A long, long time ago my then-employer sold a franchise to a nice young man who had just spent a few years in Europe as a model and had come back with very few financial worries. (His girlfriend teased him that his best memory was buying a Ferrari on his Amex.) Anyway, our standard questionnaire for potential franchisees included a question along the lines of "What did you learn from your previous employment?" He put "Punctuality." So there you go.
And posted a few more photos to IG. Fun times.
I brought some film cameras, too, but was having too much fun with the X100V–plus was a little concerned with the lack of light.
In reply to Stealthtercel :
Punctuality is rather important. (Note that Chris and I were 45 minutes early for this morning's shoot.)
I've been around here long enough to remember a certain issue involving models that rankled a few readers . . .
ZOO (Forum Supporter) said:
I've been around here long enough to remember a certain issue involving models that rankled a few readers . . .
Which was the one that had a feature of our Challenge car.... Rough to send that one to our parents.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
So did you learn anything? :)
Given the ability of cameras- it seems that positioning the model around other objects is more important with human subjects- since 1) the focus can be changed from general to specific because 2) humans are small enough to be able to do that.
j_tso
Dork
12/15/22 10:14 a.m.
I'd do stuff like this if it was a car shoot.

alfadriver said:
In reply to David S. Wallens :
So did you learn anything? :)
Given the ability of cameras- it seems that positioning the model around other objects is more important with human subjects- since 1) the focus can be changed from general to specific because 2) humans are small enough to be able to do that.
Yeah, learned a bit. I didn't do any positioning–just let things happen and learned the ropes.
So, what to do with these photos beyond sharing via Instagram?
I make magazines and zines, right, so how about a photo zine?



It went to press last night. :)
