Adding this to the pot of creative theory reminders that problem solving is what this job is all about. I love to shoot my own work as much and as often as I can, (ABS Theory). It keeps you sharp and Expands Your Default. I pulled some friends together and drove to the desert for a little spontaneous personal shoot. Sometimes you get into situations where things go wrong, unforeseen things happen, important parts of the crew are late, etc. Our job is to solve those problems and make something great despite the circumstances. This time Mother Nature threw a little twist into our little shoot. My concept was involved 300 balloons, and that didn't exactly happen. We got there and the winds were so strong it was ripping the balloons off the ribbon. So we still made it work for despite the Mother Nature's blessing of insane winds. A little more to add to the subconscious default.
See the full images story here:
http://www.nickonken.com/Stories/AndreeaAtTheMojaveSaltFlats/
great photos, as always. just inspired to get one personal project going.
Posted by: wale | May 08, 2009 at 10:29 PM
these are so kick ass.....
personal my a$$, these need to be used by someone somewhere, great stuff.
Posted by: craig | May 08, 2009 at 10:44 PM
These are fantastic!!! love the concept!
Posted by: Lesley | May 11, 2009 at 01:33 PM
great pictures.. it is always a great joy to visit your blog and see your new work!
Is there any chance you will bring out a book with your lifestyle pictures too? I would love to buy one : )
Posted by: Christoph | May 12, 2009 at 05:03 PM
Fantastic images as always. I have just been reading back over your blog for the umteenth time, it's such an inspiration, thanks for all the great and informative posts.
Posted by: therese | May 14, 2009 at 11:56 AM
how are you so freaking awesome? seriously. boxing gloves and balloons? who would have thunk?
Posted by: Amy Free | May 14, 2009 at 07:23 PM
i like the balloons idea. never used them with a model like you did but it really does add a whimsical feel to the images. i'll check back for more!
Posted by: Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) | May 18, 2009 at 11:11 AM
i like the balloons idea. never used them with a model like you did but it really does add a whimsical feel to the images. i'll check back for more!
Posted by: gaia gold | June 20, 2009 at 03:09 AM
i like the balloons idea. never used them with a model like you did but it really does add a whimsical feel to the images. i'll check back for more!
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