Photograph of the week!

On my fan page "Angela Russo Fine Art Photography", I have posted a new photograph of the week of one of my favorite places in the world: Provincetown, MA. The postings have been well received and show my diverse range of work. I print my images on 4 different pigment printers up to 60" in width, all of which are 12 color. That is CMYK and RGB all in one printer! Very many other companies try to duplicate the quality of this with inaccurate, or enhanced color output. Twelve color affords me the luxury of producing superior black and white, and also incredible color images with no "manufactured color" as in the principles of HDR printing. In that printing process the addition of green and orange supposedly take the place of natural tonality, particularly in skin tone rendition which I do not think is true. I think there is a definite "blue" or "cold" surreal cast, and a somewhat unnatural tonality attributed to this rather enhanced and odd combination of colors. It reminds me of the latest trend toward 3-D. It is interesting to view, but the glasses are somewhat uncomfortable. In reference to HDR: it is interesting to view, but the color is somewhat surreal, however the dynamic range is different. At the end of the day, it is personal preference that takes over, but I am a stickler for accuracy when it is expected.

Glassware & Reflective Backgrounds

One of the toughest things to shoot is glassware on a reflective white background! Not only is glassware itself perplexing and impossible to light, but then you are adding in the reflective qualities of a white plexi background which multiplies the problems. I think I have got it nailed this time. Each time there is a different problem that you can encounter. The shape of the subject is also a consideration to factor in. The color of the ceiling and the ambient light in the room are factored in....etc. Problematic, yes...impossible...no. It is all controlled by just looking and common sense. I'll write more in the future about this. Please write if you have any opinions or questions. I would love to hear from you.

Portraits and Fantaastic Last Minute Nudes!!

I have always loved photographing people, and have done this kind of photography for over 35 years. I started when I was in my teens and continued on as an assistant in my 20's and throughout my shooting life. I love shooting in the studio because of the lighting control that affords me, but I especially enjoy shooting on location. The element of surprise, and the spontaneous possibilities of what happen to be available at the location are always something that are an integral part of my creative process. Making use of what is already there is so important and keeps the image organic and fresh. A prime example of this are the portraits I shot of two sisters on location for a publication captured on Cape Cod.

I also love Mid 2oth Century Cars!!

I can't help it, I am a freak for cars born between 1950-1960! I have shot 1000's of them in my lifetime. I also love making some of the images into large canvas or transparency art. The typical size is 44" x 72" and lit from behind. An image like this has quite an impact. They especially look great in a large loft setting, or in a space with a high ceiling. I have also made small canvas ones from 6" x 6" and up. They are like pop art when presented in a sequence.

Imagekind for affordable prints and framing

I am putting the lnk up for my images on Imagekind. They make very affordable framed prints. Here is the link: http://www.imagekind.com/MemberProfile.aspx?mid=a290d5d9-6574-4923-aa0f-b92fadb94ae8.
If you want handmade work then contact me and I will make them on my 12 color press. If there is an image that you like and a special size you want just send me a message via this blog! I will be happy to make you any size you want up to 60" in width x 72" in length!!

Reflective on white

One of the hardest things to shoot is a clear or reflective surface like glass or ice. My friends at Brookline Ice & Coal in Brookline, MA. needed a few shots of an ice bowl that they manufacture for parties and events. They freeze objects in them, and sometimes the objects even light up! Then the bowls are used as an ice bucket, punch bowl or for h'or dourves on ice. They are beautiful, but very hard to shoot. Photographing them on white is even more impossible, but to create dimension and contrast white is the only answer. Black would absorb all the light. These were shot very quickly. They were packaged in dry ice, and had a very short window of opportunity for getting a good shot without condensation or melting taking over the set. They were pleased with the outcome.

More images!

I am uploading some other interior images for you to look at. As you can see, these are in various locations, and done with very different lighting concerns. The impact of an image is really all about the lighting. Some of these are purely digital capture, and some are high resolution scans from film. It would be hard to tell the difference with today's quality imaging equipment. I use mostly Canon Pro digital imaging PRINTERS AND CAMERAS. I also us Epson large format printers for certain kinds of printing that I do. If you have an interest in photography and design as well as architecture, then this type of photography is for you. Multiple types of lighting are certainly the most complicated part of the capture process. In some of these images you have halogen lighting, incandesent , and available daylight. These are all different color temperatures and can make for uneven or inaccurate color rendition. Color correction is always a big part of the process. It also helps to create an ambiance or atmosphere so that when someone is viewing them, they can get a sense of what the room "feels" like. This can make or break a good shot, and if done correctly can mean success for the client.