The class I took at Texas school was taught by Jennifer Hudson and Arthur Rainville. Part of the emphasis of the class was on developing personal style and thinking more intentionally about your work.
Photographers can be guilty of reacting to their subjects instead of working deliberately with them. It was very thought provoking and left me with much to process as it all filters down to my work.
Jennifer creates fine art with her portraits. They are beautiful, quirky and unique. She allowed us to watch her process as she staged, styled, lit and posed models. The first 2 images below are my take on post processing images that were her inspired vision.
This style of processing is not something I do often. It really stretches me. I think the hardest part for me is knowing when to stop editing. When is it enough? Stopping is as important a step as any. So, I am learning and reaching and looking at the world a little differently now.
Jennifer and her work were featured in this issue of Rangefinder Magazine if you would like to learn more about her.
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WOW! 2 and 3 are ridiculously good! so artistic and expressive!
Fantastic photo!Love it!
WOWOWOWOW!
Rachel… wow! just wow!! I love these. They are both so inspiring and are on my list for next year. Especially seeing the effects they have had on your work. Fabulous job!!!
Wow. I love the emotional component. Beautiful job.
these are STUNNING!!!!
Wow - just saw these, Rachel. They are really beautiful! The texture is exquisite!