WithinTheArtist - Contortionist
Single exposure, shot on 4x5 Kodak Tmax400 film.
Studio. Cambo.
Apr, 2016Views
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Location
My studio in Miami, FLTime
Middle of the day, indoorsLighting
I used a 2000W/S Dynalite pack with a bare reflector. I flagged the light a bit to reduce bounce around the studio.Equipment
The camera is a Cambo 4x5 with a Schneiderer 210mm f5.6 lens. Kodak Tmax400 film. The rig was supported by a camera stand, on a Foba ball head. Pocket wizards to trigger the Dynalite strobe.Inspiration
I have been working with a variety of artists to showcase some of their moves, while superimposed with close ups and portraits. This allows me to connect the individual to their craft and at the same time show their personalities, their immense skills, and their focus. Thus the double exposure with repositioning of the camera and sometime lighting. The subject is Ricardo, who is a highly trained circus performer. He built his own rig, on which her performs his acrobatics and contortions. I was connected with him and several other such performers through a friend here in Miami.Editing
No post processing. This is an analog image, shot on 4x5 Kodak film. The film was processed in Rodinal and then scanned on the Epson V700In my camera bag
I use a wide variety of cameras for different applications: Digital - Canon 5d mk 2 with various lenses Film - Bronica S2A, Mamiya 645pro, Mamiya 67RZ, Pentax 67, Hasselblad 500cm, Cambo 4x5, Cambo 8x10 Polaroid - Polaroid 600SE --- and polaroid backs for 4x5 and 8x10Feedback
This was simply a double exposure. These work always better on film, so long as you consider the variables. Best suggestion for multiple exposure is to avoid over-exposing any surfaces, as all details there will be lost iwth the overlap. So shooting on a dark background, or even a grey one, is beneficial to show detail. You don't need a circus performer to do great portraits though. Just have fun with your friends.
