Here we go

Ok, it is time to dive in head first; no more testing the water. I have booked the place for my senior show, room 200 at Mandeville Mill during the week of April 11th. I have the ok for wine and for Mile Train. I also have 2 shoots tonight and I'm going after the idea of getting the personal space photos at home and also the connecting with people in public. To answer the question about performer doing their performance for themselves, Jamie explained that he uses his art as a way to allow himself to open up to others and to allow him to feel less nervous when talking. His juggling acts kind of like an ice breaker and it allows him to connect to other people. That connection is something I hope to maybe capture tonight, if I'm lucky. I can't even name all the times I would be talking to him and have someone come up and ask how he does it. Back to getting into this, I have also contacted Thimblerig Circus with the hopes that they will allow me to shoot some practices and maybe even put them in public for a bit. I was thinking about having a couple of performers coming out to UWG campus for a bit and just do their thing to get some reactions. I also have been thinking of incorporating some older traditions in side show performances and have each performer sit for me with the tools of their trade so that I could create some cartes de visites. These would be displayed either all together with a short bio of each performer or with near the image of each performer. This would also allow the performers something to take from my exhibition as a "Thank you" for helping me. ( I would give them their own copy.) I also thought about doing these with the large format camera to add vintage feel to them. As for POSE, while I am shooting my performers tonight, I think I'm gonna ask them to sit for POSE for me since we will be shooting. I also went to see the space at Apache Cafe, I was kinda disappointed with the area. I really thought my car was gonna get jacked. The cafe was closed but I mailed my paperwork in. I also just realized like 10 minutes ago, the show is in 1 WEEK! AHH!! Gotta print and frame! My week will be busy. Anyways, just an update on what I have been thinking and doing.
~*~Hayley~*~

A little motivation never hurt anyone

Just something I saw when I was walking into the studio. I felt a moment of inspiration to take the photo and actually made a point to go across the parking lot, get my camera, change my lens, and then take the photo. Not exactly what I had hoped for, but I like it. I would have taken more, but the bird flew off while I was checking my light meter. I really wanted some lens flare because that is what I saw, but I like the depth of field, the color, and the clouds. Today has been semi productive. I have gone on two out of three shoots so far. (Still have to shoot the basketball game tonight.) I have worked on paper work for the show in Atlanta. I wish I could figure out how to get motivated. I don't feel like it is senioritus, I feel more like I have hit a brick wall with what I want to do. I need another artist's point of view on my subject matter (Side shows) before I can find my stance. I did have a conversation with my brother about what it means to him to be a self-proclaimed carnie in contemporary times. I might post the conversation on here as a motivator. I feel like my project has moved away from the performers and has been pushed towards the audience, which is not my interest. Jamie said in the interview I did with him that he is a performer first and foremost for himself. I need to figure this out. Maybe have some photos of Jamie practicing his tricks in his room, then him in public connecting with people, then some of him with other performers, then some of him in a performance setting. Like a before, during, and after kind of progression. Work with with a few performers. Pick 2 weeks where I can dedicate per performer. First 2 with Jamie, 2 with Kelley, 2 with David, 2 with Thimblerig Circus, 2 with Chris Steele, and maybe in the end have a meeting of the minds. Complete this with some video work of the performers being their selves, the conversation that goes on between me and them while shooting... I need an assistant. As for POSE, I need some vict...I mean volunteers to come out with me for a few hours to do some photos. Any takers? Facebook me or comment me here and let me know so we can get something set up.
~*~Hayley~*~

Different look at a photo

Ok, so here is the desaturated version of the scar on the knee with the black and white version above it. I think the desaturated one looks better, but I still feel like it isn't as strong as some of my other work. I might just have to retry this one.Let me know opinions.
~*~Hayley~*~
P.S: The photo at the top I had over looked while editing. I find it works better in black and white than the other image. It's a better texture to me.

Can't help but share.

This is from "Life is a Dream: An Evening of Ten Minute Plays". The plays are written by students in the play writing class. This was the shot of the day, although it was a tough choice.
~*~Hayley~*~

More Scars

Well, here are some more photos that I worked on this weekend. These are for my art show at the Apache Cafe. There is a redo of an older one I shot that was out of focus (the second photo). I also got my dad (the bottom photo) and my brother (top photo) to sit for me and they were both very excited to show their scars. It's funny, my dad is anti body mutilation and I know he absolutely hated his scar, but he willing showed it for my art. That's love. :) This is just a sample of what I have, there are way too many to even think about posting here. So with that being said, if you are wanting more, come to the show. :)

Just a quick update

Hi, So this weekend was semi productive. I got more photos for the Scars series (will post some when I edit them), I worked on my artist statement for POSE and The Show Must Go On, and have a week worth of shoots coming up (work based). I really need to get on photos for POSE and the Sideshow Fun. Just a little peek into the Happening POSE. Enjoy and I will update with something with a little more meat to it. Happy Monday to all.
~*~Hayley~*~

Theatre Photoshoot

Man do I post a lot. I really wanted to share this image. I did a photoshoot at the Alumni House today for the Theatre Department and this is one of the many gems I got from it. I am very satisfied with the work I did and the people were amazing to work with. It was FREEZING out there (can't tell by looking at my model) but it was worth it! So right now I'm happily editing my newest work. :)
~*~Hayley~*~