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A favourite photograph from a music promo shoot with Jay, a drummer and vocalist, for his new website.

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More pics, info and lighting diagram on my Blog - http://www.pauljones.org/?p=1141

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I like the pose and lighting, all perfect for the subject. The colour balance is a bit cold for my taste, and an 81 Photo Filter would add a touch of warmth. However, if a harder effect was desired then fair enough. I might be tempted to try a black and white version.
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John wrote: The colour balance is a bit cold for my taste, and an 81 Photo Filter would add a touch of warmth. However, if a harder effect was desired then fair enough.
I might be tempted to try a black and white version.
Thanks for your comments John, much appreciated.

I take your point about colours and don't disagree with you. The colours were changed with a cross-processing layer in post-production as I wanted a more current, 'magazine' look.

Here's my favourite black and white...

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I prefer that Paul, a much "harder" look and I think it suits the subject.
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Thank-you John! :D
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They are two different images, and I prefer the monochrome - the shadow on the LHS of the photo adds a dramatic effect. Good PR photo for him Paul!
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Cheers Mel. :D
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I don't normal comment on other people work as I am still getting to grips with photography
I prefer the B&W, more dramatic with the lighting, more visual impact
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stopher002 wrote: I don't normal comment on other people work as I am still getting to grips with photography
I prefer the B&W, more dramatic with the lighting, more visual impact
Thanks Chris. You shouldn't let anything stop you from commenting.

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