Levitating Housewife - Hang in There
by Lori Grimmett
Title
Levitating Housewife - Hang in There
Artist
Lori Grimmett
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Hang in there! Here I am, hanging onto a tree during a strong wind.
Yes, everything you see is exactly as it was photographed. There are only two tiny things that you don't see (that were removed later in Photoshop). Otherwise, this is exactly as it happened.
All of my Levitating Housewife images are self-portraits.
I make a tremendous effort to do everything I can in-camera (before the shutter opens) using as little Photoshop as possible. Lots of time involved... envisioning the final piece comes first. Then choosing a location, planning the set, setting up the scene...
running power extension cords, adding studio lighting (several 3-feet tall soft boxes, reflectors, etc.) and most importantly - turning on the giant fan (placed just off camera on the left). The wind from the carpet fan was so strong it literally took my breath away (yep, that's a genuine expression of surprise/trying to breathe on my face).
Once the camera and tripod are in place, I run a test shot (to check lighting, composition, and to be sure the fan and lights are just out of the photo), then change my clothes (to a dress and heels).
This type of levitation can be deceptively challenging and usually comes with a few bumps and bruises, but thankfully (because of all my planning), this image only took three attempts. :)
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November 29th, 2013
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Gary F Richards
Outstanding Levitating Housewife - Hang in There composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted
Gary F Richards
So creative and fun!!!!! Spectacular Levitating Housewife composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
Lori Grimmett
All of my Levitating Housewife images are self portraits. I take tremendous effort to do everything I can in-camera (before the shutter opens) using as little Photoshop as possible. Lots of time involved... envisioning the final piece comes first. Then choosing a location, planning out the set, setting up the scene... running power extension cords, adding studio lighting (several 3-feet tall soft boxes, reflectors, etc.) and most importantly - turning on the giant fan (placed just off camera on the left). The wind from the carpet fan was so strong it literally took my breath away (yep, that's a genuine expression of surprise/trying to breathe on my face). Once the camera and tripod are in place, I run a test shot (to check lighting, composition and to be sure the fan and lights are just out of the photo) then change my clothes (to a dress and heels). This type of levitation can be deceptively challenging and usually comes with a few bumps and bruises but thankfully (because of all my planning) this image only took three attempts. :)