New York: Lincoln Center
Inspiration: During fashion week, I used my only zoom lens -- a 70-200mm f2.8 -- the whole time. It's the biggest lens I own and requires that I work out my arms in order to carry it around for more than 4 hours at a time. While standing around in the bright sun on one of those afternoons, looking for the next fashionista to photograph, I saw my shadow on the ground and it made me laugh out loud. So I took a picture of it with my i-phone and overdosed on the contrast. Funny, no? A cartoon camera-slinger.
Oh my god you work with THAT?
So, we finally have a portrait of you! happy us!
Posted by: céci | September 30, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Fantastic! this pose reminds me of a superheroe from a comix! but with a camera
Posted by: Merilin | September 30, 2010 at 09:01 AM
Ha! Superwoman.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | September 30, 2010 at 09:29 AM
greaaaat!
I loove when something real become something quite "unreal", in that case a pic becomes almost a drqwing.
Posted by: sofiasophie | September 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM
@Ceci: It looks way bigger in the picture (because my shadow was kind of deformed) than it really is -- even though it is a large lens.
@Merilin: Glad you see the humor in it!
@NyanziReport: I wish!!
@sofiasophie: Glad to hear from you again! I like that too . . . it's unexpected.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | September 30, 2010 at 01:26 PM
Fabulous! Methinks you should make this your avatar. But why am I reminded of Charlie's Angels?
Posted by: Bianca | September 30, 2010 at 01:32 PM
@Bianca: I kinda see Charlies Angels in this too. They used that sihouette with all three women holding weapons, right?
Posted by: The Photodiarist | September 30, 2010 at 02:04 PM
That's great you look like a female rambo but in a good way! ^^
Posted by: Marilynka | September 30, 2010 at 03:02 PM
very cool -- you should make a life size cardboard cutout of this ! or maybe use as your new avatar :)
Posted by: lauren | September 30, 2010 at 05:46 PM
I think you're set for your next TV series.
Posted by: Don | September 30, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Dude seriously you are a goddess of inspiration! You are off the hook! I don't even KNOW what to say....
Posted by: cristi | October 1, 2010 at 12:11 AM
THAT IS SICK! LOL nice! Ok so maybe i saw you there lol oh man i wish i would have met you!!!
Posted by: Marcia | October 1, 2010 at 12:29 AM
Ok so i've been scoping out your NY fashion week shots and seems like you were right next to me, like that picture of Linda Wells, go it too. How awesome! I love your blog, i can't believe you were in my surroundings lol i'm no psycho stalker, sorry LOL xx
Posted by: Marcia | October 1, 2010 at 12:41 AM
oh funny, are you a manga girl?
Posted by: Carole | October 1, 2010 at 01:57 AM
put a cape on it! :P
Posted by: sylvia | October 1, 2010 at 03:28 AM
WHOA. As Christi would say (where is Christ btw? Haven't heard from her in a coon's age) that's SO rad.
That explains why you can shoot manual: you really can focus. It's so frustrating for me because I can shoot really precisely, manually, with my dad's old (film) Pentax - I love love love shooting manually. As Shini and Kit keep telling me - with my little Canon, and the lens I use, it's not worth it to try to focus manually: I'll never get it precise. I do play around with setting.. which explains why you asked if I'd gone manual. I've shortened my depth of field. But I must admit: my focus is mostly automatic, esp. in catwalk shows.
I'm loving all your shots - oh I see you shot my friend Natalie Hughes (Canned Fashion). so she actually knows you as a human being!
We must meet someday. xo
Posted by: jill | October 1, 2010 at 06:52 AM
It's very cool to see you !
You have an amazing equipment ! :)
Very graphic shot.
Posted by: C. | October 1, 2010 at 08:39 AM
Respect for lugging that with you. How is your back ....Love the shadow of you. Xxxx
Posted by: Fashionistable | October 1, 2010 at 08:49 AM
That is VERY cool!!
Posted by: Alice Olive | October 1, 2010 at 08:57 AM
wow! with that equipment you could street style in the moon directly from your window :)
Posted by: Jaicroise | October 2, 2010 at 05:41 AM
Very funny this shadow: very original shot!
Posted by: Jennifer - Stylish Clin d'Oeil | October 2, 2010 at 06:09 AM
@Jaicroise: Unfortunately, I would need at least a 400mm lens for that. The kind that you need to use with a tripod. But my lens is a beast for sure.
Posted by: The Photodiarist | October 2, 2010 at 09:02 AM
Love it! Looks like it should be the cover of a comic about a crime-fighting fashion photographer :)
Posted by: Journey Photographic | October 2, 2010 at 09:10 AM
this is so cool! what a simple idea but it looks so striking. the lens looks massive! haha. xx
Posted by: the style crusader | October 3, 2010 at 06:53 PM
love it!! hehe
Posted by: prutha | October 4, 2010 at 06:31 PM