A few snipets of mundane life

rrococo:

lisbeth-xilya:

I may or may not be cooking up a plan to create a tangible, wet darkroom produced, self portrait featuring what is inevitably soon to become my favorite necklace.

I then may or may not be sending it to the creator of said necklace.

I have three dilemmas:

1. Lighting. How and where can I set it…

As far as lighting goes, the art department does have a set of lights, light meter, and a tripod that students can borrow, so you just need to ask after it. It’s mostly for photographing student work so they don’t exactly advertise it, but it is definitely there for you to use. There may also be a clamp light or two hiding in the sculpture studio if you poke around. (I’m not sure what lighting you’re after in particular, but just letting you know it’s possible to have a semi-sophisticated setup if you want to try.) I don’t think they would have a shutter release for your camera, though. Sad! There might also be white fabric to use as a bounce in the sculpture studio, or you could ask Leon nicely to borrow some. And he’d probably let you because he’s nice to art students. I have had success taking photos in 151 late at night, since both doors can be locked from the inside.

In re: dodging and burning: just ask Colby to demo for you. He is the best. He used to be my advisor and it was awesome and I miss him. There is also that odd tiny library in the outer darkroom, which may have good technique books. I do know it contains a book or two on technique. I also know it contains previous students’ photo books, for admiration or derision. Depending.

(Sorry to butt in. And thus ends tonight’s episode of Advice From A Complete Stranger!)