Thursday, November 19, 2009

A Photoshoot and a Craving

I have a photoshoot tomorrow and I am way nervous.  You know how in America's Next Top Model the loser model gets only 50 frames at the photoshoot because she didn't win the challenge?  Let's all put this in perspective: a beautiful, budding model needs at least 50 shots just to get one beautiful picture to impress the judges.  Um... I'm thinking I'm going to need at least 500 shots and extra ordinary lighting. I only have a half hour with the photographer.  Eek!


In unrelated news I have been craving fruit like I crave a chocolate cake.  The crispness of apples, juiciness of oranges, and the utter and complete sweetness of a ripe peach makes me want to reach into this picture and take a bite.  I haven't had any said fruit because I am lazy and fruit just takes too much effort to eat.


I took this picture at the Ferry Building in San Francisco.  Isn't fruit just so pretty?  Probably why every still life artist begins with fruit.



Any advice on how to take a good picture?  Should I let my bangs down or pin them back?  And what the heck is up with my fruit cravings?

6 comments:

Justin and Olya said...

Good picture : overdone make-up, but practice before, otherwise you'll feel painted , but if you do what is acceptable during the day , you'll look un-done :) Be self. Pretend you are not even being photographed. DON"T pose , do something energy moving. Continuously move. BEST thing - GO CRAZY. :)

Food in a nutshell : fruit is cleansing. Your body needs a break , ENJOY the fruit season and dig in :) Do smoothies : that is the easiest and best for busy people , way to eat fruit :)

susan yee said...

fun! what's the shoot for? i agree with justin & olya :) keep moving. if the photographer is good, they'll let you know what they like in what you did and create off of that. :)

Dancing Branflake said...

Thanks for the tips!

The photoshoot is just for fun. We'll see how it all turns out.

Maggie May said...

have fun! love the fresh fruit.

Dancing Branflake said...

Thanks Maggie! Love your blog also. Great stuff.

Sandra said...

I think your cravings could directly reflect the apple crips that I bombed the other night.