1987, baby! So, this is pretty provocative for me. As a selfie, anyway. But, when I was listening to the song, I had a vision for the photo. This is so not how I envisioned it, but it was really hard to pull of with myself as a model. I needed a real one.
I totally wanted it to come across as 80s, like a tribute. Then I started having thoughts about objectification towards women, and thinking that the 80s was probably the decade that completely did that the most, then I wasn't sure I should do the photo, but then I said "screw that, I'm doing my 80s photo", etc. That was my inner monologue, I'm sure you are so glad I shared that. I really do argue with myself like that alot. I can't help it, I'm a libra. ;) Then I dragged my kids to the thrift store for the phone, because all I have is a cell phone. All in all, it was a pretty fun day! I think this turned out too soft for what I was trying to do, but I have nothing else for today. Oh, I totally airbrushed myself to the brink of becoming a cartoon. :D
The blue phone looks awesome against the skin tone. The airbrushing gives it a real retro and artistic appeal and it complements the smooth plastic of the phone. :)
I think it came out fabulous ... I have to say after the RED lips, my first thought was who has a phone with a cord anymore ... nice that you went the extra mile.
i like the way you twisted the cord around your hand. it draws attention to your fingers with the red nail polish that matches the red lips. even if its not what you had envisioned, i think its very well done! :)
This is absolutely fantastic. As a teenager in the 80's and the former owner of a light blue phone and fan of songs like that, it's a FAV. Great concept and excellent work with the airbrush, it's perfect.
Love this and loved hearing about the process as I think that is often as much fun as the final product! And, oh, I feel sooo much better knowing you airbrushed yourself...one can get a complex seeing such perfect skin!
@joannemed i had a blue phone like this, too! :) this one was white and i made it blue, keeping my old one in mind as i did it. thank you so much for the lovely commentary.
Thank you kindly, ladies!! I am so glad you all like it. I especially love that 99% of the people who favorited it are women!!! made me feel like i made the right decision by posting it, even though i was shy about it. you all rock. Jenna, i had that song in my head for two days after i heard it. :)
I am not a big fan of soft images but I have to say this image has a lot of work behind it and you totally accomplished your goal. I actually think that you did much better than you thought, because in the 80's lots of photographers were going after that soft look to make women look creamy. Take a look at photography books from the 80's and that's all you see, only that your concept worked much better than many books I've seen. Well done!
posted December 18th, 2010
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@pennymilner you should definitely add some poison to your playlist!!! where are you farewelling to?
@alinataylor i almost didn't post it. but, i'm getting pretty brave in my old age.
@swarren85 thank you, sarah! i appreciate it.
Thank you kindly, ladies!! I am so glad you all like it. I especially love that 99% of the people who favorited it are women!!! made me feel like i made the right decision by posting it, even though i was shy about it. you all rock. Jenna, i had that song in my head for two days after i heard it. :)