This is the first shot since my studio is back up and running after the flooding. Carpets dry, padding replaced. Felt good to get back in there and do some things. Also, it’s all cleaned out now, so instead of looking like half-storage/half-studio, it looks like a studio. With the extra room, I want to fill shelves with props and photo equipment and the kinds of things that help in the creative process.
As for the concept, I’m happy to have a second shot in series done. Sort of like a second album from a music artist, I think that’s when you know if there’s something sustainable there. I’m liking the exploration and I have a few more ideas in this vein.
I’m drawn to the surreal part of this. Probably no coincidence that there’s a striking resemblance to Halsman’s “Dali Atomicus” photo in both images from the series. But as it progresses, I think it’s important that it find a path that departs from that famous shot. The concept is to capture the playful, magical, not-of-this-Earth way that kids’ lives unfold. I don’t want it to just be the “things in the air” series. My next one is probably going to have something slightly more grounded to it, just to make sure of it.
For the first shot, click here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshrose/5262391723/in/set-72157625683101661/
