Among photographers
there are two schools of thought concerning image manipulation.
Puritans to the craft
look askance at anyone’s use of Photo Shop (and other editors) for anything
beyond minor, basic tweaking. They feel
that a true photograph should be captured in camera. Post work in the computer or dark room is
cheating, and the results are NOT to be considered photography. There is a certain justification to this
viewpoint. Most of those holding it have
invested years of their lives learning the craft; first in school, followed by
an apprenticeship of sorts with established photographers before moving on to
make a name for themselves.
The second school of
thought, however, recognizes that progress in technology offers not only new
methods for accomplishing specific tasks, but make possible entirely new
viewpoints unavailable previously. So it
is with image manipulation software (PhotoShop, etc.) and digital imaging. It’s possible to create images of bikini
models hiking the Sea
of Tranquility , cowboys
riding wild rabbits, and to create a photo documentary of the Lilliputian Invasion…
Ever wonder why Gulliver’s friends, The
Lilliputians, never came to visit? What
if some of them did…
As you may have guessed from the intro above, my
Lilliputian Invasion relies heavily on photo manipulation. Simply put, I will be “shrinking” each model
to “fit” in and around common items found in day to day life (a coffee cup,
desktop computer keyboard & mouse, bathroom toiletries, etc.) with the goal
of creating a “scene” that is humorous, unexpected and quite possibly though
provoking.
While I do intend to eventually self-publish in
Calendar and Book form, my main goal at the moment is to have fun. And I would very much like to include you in
that fun!
A partial list of some
of my conceptualized scenes may be found below…
Model Requirements
Models must be living,
the dead need not apply.
That’s pretty much the
only requirement for participation.
Everyone is welcome, be they Male, Female, Child or Family Pet. Models of legal age must sign my commercial
release allowing publication. In the
case of minor children, a parent or legal guardian must sign the release on
their behalf.
Session Locations
I’m pretty much
shameless when it comes to conducting model shoots. I’ll shoot virtually anywhere at all. In a public park, on the street, in the
model’s home, in a rented motel room.
Location will vary by session & purpose.
Wardrobe / Exposure
Wardrobe will vary from
session to session, but will always be “scene appropriate.” If we’re shooting you portraying a Cowboy or
an Auto Mechanic or a French Chef, you’ll be in attire a Cowboy, Mechanic or
Chef would typically wear, which does not include Armani or Speedo.
Some concept shoots (a
lot of them actually) involving Female models will be of a Glamour/Pinup
nature. Not all, but a lot. Attire will be both “scene appropriate” and
discussed fully prior to shooting. It
makes life so much simpler if we’re all on the same page from the “gitgo”
don’cha think?
This is NOT a nude
project, though some glamour sessions may require partial or implied
nudity. If Nudity has not been discussed
prior to shooting, it is NOT expected during your session.
Compensation
Lilliputian Invasion is being conducted as a Trade Shoot. Collaborators will
receive their choice of 10 fully edited, ready to print image files from our
session, or, as an alternative, you may choose one (1) composited “Lilliputian”
image file, also ready to print.
Escort Policy
I allow models a single
escort/companion on set when shooting, providing I'm told ahead of time the
escort will be present. (I hate surprises.) I expect and require
all individuals present (myself included) to behave as adults at all
times. At the first indication of unnecessary drama I will terminate the
session & all images captured to that point, if any, will be deleted.
Miscellaneous Concerns
I do not have my own
studio, nor do I employ studio lighting, per se. All of my model shoots
are “on location” sessions using available light, modified speed lights, or
some combination. If you are expecting a
studio session, it most likely isn’t gonna happen here...
All model sessions are
conducted during weekends & holidays only. Weekday sessions are
occasionally possible, if not very likely.
It doesn’t hurt to inquire…
Got a question I didn’t
cover here? Want to schedule your session? Please let me know…
A Partial List of
Concept Scenes…
The Arrival – A
collection of Lilliputian spelunkers climbing up out of the Holiday
turkey…
The Spice Rack – Models
in swimwear/lingerie complementing each spice in the rack…
Pencil Jungle – A
Lilliputian “hiding” in a pencil holder…
Digital Skater – A
Lilliputian skating on a CD…
The Tanning Bed – A
Lilliputian “sunning” himself/herself on a CD under a desk lamp…
The Chess Board – A
collection of Lilliputians posed in/around chess pieces…
The Checker Board – A
collection of Lilliputian children playing ‘Leap Frog’ on a checker board…