New Shoot Rushes

benjikan · 11-27-2008, 04:03 PM

Just got back from a long day shooting a 10-12 page story and cover. Here are 2 samples RAW not retouched...

Will add as they come in.

Ben

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Last edited by benjikan; 11-28-2008 at 04:28 PM.

ftpaddict · 11-27-2008, 04:07 PM

Again, wonderful imagery. I'm beginning to suspect what techniques you are using to get the effects you are getting, but I shall keep my theories to myself; lest I make a complete fool of myself.

Again, honestly I don't think this should go in the News and Rumours section.

benjikan · 11-27-2008, 04:44 PM

Here is another RAW un-retouched photo.

Ben

mattdm · 11-27-2008, 10:43 PM

Ben, thanks again for posting your un-retouched work. It's very interesting to see.

I particularly like the shadows in the second photograph.

benjikan · 11-28-2008, 04:00 AM

The flower shots have changed. This is the "Fear Issue" thus...

This is Fear of Death...

roentarre · 11-28-2008, 04:24 AM

Ben, these are such eye-opener images. I would die to have images appearing like yours.

The last set with the transparent glossy paper over model's face is really standing out. Almost creepy to an extent but effective attention drawer. Gothic or alternative. I really love it.

fearview · 11-28-2008, 11:34 AM

woww!

what is this ben?

honestly .. i dont know why ..the first pic give me goosebump

creepy-beuatiful-mary jane-ish style

LOL

lovely

kenyee · 11-28-2008, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

This is Fear of Death...

That explains why I thought the first two pics were pretty disturbing w/ zombie girl

Great execution. I've always been meaning to ask...where do you get the ideas for what to do w/ your shoots? Do you just get a theme and then you get to try to come up w/ something that fits or do you get more guidance from the editors?

benjikan · 11-28-2008, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by kenyee

That explains why I thought the first two pics were pretty disturbing w/ zombie girl

Great execution. I've always been meaning to ask...where do you get the ideas for what to do w/ your shoots? Do you just get a theme and then you get to try to come up w/ something that fits or do you get more guidance from the editors?

Hello;

As in a film, I always start with a theme and develop the shoot from that theme and what follows is a story board.

Ben

dopeytree · 11-30-2008, 03:48 PM

Looking mighty good ben! x

Syb · 11-30-2008, 03:51 PM

Fear of Death Female are my favorite. They seem to have the sharpness that is lacking in the first few pics. Or is that my monitor?

Tommy · 12-01-2008, 03:28 PM

Fear of Death female is my favorite too. I like it a lot - which is kind of disturbing since she really looks dead to me...

Peter Zack · 12-01-2008, 03:32 PM

These are excellent Ben. Very creative and such an excellent lighting setup. I'm always impressed at the quality of you raw work nad how good it is even before post work is done. Like others, I appreciate the opportunity to see a sample of what you do from time to time. When you have the video of "a day on the set with Ben" I'll buy one.

**GaryM** · 12-01-2008, 04:07 PM

Outstanding, beautiful - and disturbing!

**Marc Langille** · 12-01-2008, 04:43 PM

Exactly what Peter and Gary just stated... wow.

11-27-2008, 04:03 PM	#1
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	New Shoot Rushes Just got back from a long day shooting a 10-12 page story and cover. Here are 2 samples RAW not retouched... Will add as they come in. Ben Attached Images Last edited by benjikan; 11-28-2008 at 04:28 PM.

11-27-2008, 04:44 PM	#3
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Here is another RAW un-retouched photo. Ben Attached Images Last edited by benjikan; 11-27-2008 at 05:31 PM.

11-28-2008, 04:00 AM	#5
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	The flower shots have changed. This is the "Fear Issue" thus... This is Fear of Death... Attached Images

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11-27-2008, 04:07 PM	#2
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Again, wonderful imagery. I'm beginning to suspect what techniques you are using to get the effects you are getting, but I shall keep my theories to myself; lest I make a complete fool of myself. Again, honestly I don't think this should go in the News and Rumours section.

11-27-2008, 10:43 PM	#4
mattdm Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Boston, MA Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,948	Ben, thanks again for posting your un-retouched work. It's very interesting to see. I particularly like the shadows in the second photograph.

11-28-2008, 04:24 AM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Ben, these are such eye-opener images. I would die to have images appearing like yours. The last set with the transparent glossy paper over model's face is really standing out. Almost creepy to an extent but effective attention drawer. Gothic or alternative. I really love it.

11-28-2008, 11:34 AM	#7
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	woww! what is this ben? honestly .. i dont know why ..the first pic give me goosebump creepy-beuatiful-mary jane-ish style LOL lovely

11-28-2008, 12:10 PM	#8
kenyee Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Boston, PRofMA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,026	Originally posted by benjikan This is Fear of Death... That explains why I thought the first two pics were pretty disturbing w/ zombie girl Great execution. I've always been meaning to ask...where do you get the ideas for what to do w/ your shoots? Do you just get a theme and then you get to try to come up w/ something that fits or do you get more guidance from the editors?

11-28-2008, 04:26 PM	#9
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenyee That explains why I thought the first two pics were pretty disturbing w/ zombie girl Great execution. I've always been meaning to ask...where do you get the ideas for what to do w/ your shoots? Do you just get a theme and then you get to try to come up w/ something that fits or do you get more guidance from the editors? Hello; As in a film, I always start with a theme and develop the shoot from that theme and what follows is a story board. Ben

11-30-2008, 03:48 PM	#10
dopeytree Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 619	Looking mighty good ben! x

11-30-2008, 03:51 PM	#11
Syb Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Near Utrecht, Netherlands Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,221	Fear of Death Female are my favorite. They seem to have the sharpness that is lacking in the first few pics. Or is that my monitor?

12-01-2008, 03:28 PM	#12
Tommy Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 195	Fear of Death female is my favorite too. I like it a lot - which is kind of disturbing since she really looks dead to me...

12-01-2008, 03:32 PM	#13
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	These are excellent Ben. Very creative and such an excellent lighting setup. I'm always impressed at the quality of you raw work nad how good it is even before post work is done. Like others, I appreciate the opportunity to see a sample of what you do from time to time. When you have the video of "a day on the set with Ben" I'll buy one.

12-01-2008, 04:07 PM	#14
GaryM Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montclair, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 426	Outstanding, beautiful - and disturbing!

12-01-2008, 04:43 PM	#15
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	Exactly what Peter and Gary just stated... wow.