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Published: 2010-08-21 21:52:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 81129; Favourites: 4358; Downloads: 0
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| JFotography | Facebook | Tutorials | Stocks | Actions/Scripts |Blind and mute. You nod and agree.
You'll fake it until you make it.
Tutorials and Resources
- Take self-portraits: [link]
- DIY backdrops: [link]
- Grunge detail extraction: [link]
Materials and Methods
Nikon D80 + 50mm F1.8 Nikkor + IR remote + 2 second timer so I could use both hands. Dark brown fabric hung in the background with tape. 88 shots to get the composition right. Black eye liner to draw the eyes and smile. It's been awhile since I last drew on myself for a photo; I forgot how hard drawing on uneven surfaces with my non-dominant hand was
GIMP for post editing. Grunge detail extraction protocol. More curves to tweak contrast and colors. Additional Comments
Redoing a really old concept. Interpret as you wish.
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Comments: 328
ookay i suck at any other icons..:3
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Love this!!! - Who says they can't make people smile?
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very beautiful
it's like an act. a poker face. but underneath the smile, you're really suffering. Such a meaningful photograph <3
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It's so good that it's kind of painful to watch.
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Your middle name must be "Ingenuity"
Another awesome work 
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this is amazing. so original, very creative, and a lovely story/concept behind it
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lol
Hmm, it would have a big impact if you added some extra to make people think of what's behind those hands... like a teardrop on the cheek or something.
But good nontheless
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Feel free to redo the concept in the manner you see best
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I find that an interesting concept.
Lefty or righty? Cause if you're a lefty then bravo.
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I've always liked this concept and it's portrayed well here. Very nice job!
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Wow... I really like this! Nice concept, definitely something I've experienced more than once.
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Just a thought: it might be interesting to have someone else's hands hands instead. Would add more to the piece, although it might also change the meaning away from what you are trying to say.
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It would change the meaning I suppose but feel free to redo the concept in the manner you feel best with someone else's hands, etc.
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Yeah. I thought it was an interesting idea, so I thought I would share it.
Someone else would have to do it as I too don't have enough to work with (i.e: a model)
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I don't have a model either. That's why I use myself
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Which is perfectly fine.
I actually like the way your work turn out because of that.
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very, very, very profesional , excelente!!
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I take it as the last phrase you wrote:
You'll fake it until you make it. Thanks for sharing
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love the gritty feeling, the darkness of the cartoon smile matching the darkness of the background, as well as the subtle blue/green and in general cooler tones (balanced with a touch of rose!) very nicely done.
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That's such an interesting idea...
I love the strong message it sends.
Wonderful job!
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great photography very simple but the meaning is so powerful great job
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wow, I love the simplicity it has (brown fabric hung up by tape 
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