December Challenge: Day 1 – Candice Auer
So day 1 of the December Challenge I decided to give this portrait thing a try with my wife as the subject. I had her help me pick out the photo to use so I wouldn't get in trouble for picking the wrong one.
So for the remainder of the month, I can't decide if I want to post every shot on the blog or if I should post them on Flickr and just link out to them at the end of each week. What do you guys think? On the blog, or just on Flickr?
To see the rest of my December Challenge photos, check the “Challenge” category here on the blog or visit my Flickr Set.
Drew
December 1, 2007Post them on both.
Trevor Carpenter
December 1, 2007Well, Brian….
I vote for post on the blog too. That way we get a lot more discussion and attention drawn to the Challenge. He, he.
Either way, I look forward to your portraits. I do want to add a bit to the Challenge, for you. I want you to shoot a stranger at least once a week.
Brian Auer
December 1, 2007hmmm… 1 stranger per week huh? OK, I think I can do that. I tell you what man, this whole thing is going to be tough during the work week. I guess I’ll just have to bring my camera to work and bug all my co-workers.
Drew
December 2, 2007I realized after, that I should also have said how much I like the photo. great job. I really like your blog and the photos you post. Do you also post on Zooomr? There are quite a few December Challenge folks there too.
Brian Auer
December 2, 2007Thanks for the encouragement Drew.
I used to post on Zooomr, but I got a little fed up with how buggy things were for uploading and organizing photos. At this point it’s too much work to keep uploading to both, and I’ve got more of a time investment into Flickr so I’ll probably just continue with Flickr even if the Zooomr problems clear up.
libeco
December 2, 2007Nice picture, obviously you keep going with the unfocused focus (or is this more of a soft blur in photoshop?), anyway, great effect for a soft and smooth look. Really like the background DOF!
Brian Auer
December 2, 2007The original photos was quite sharp, but I used David Ziser’s “DAZ Softar” effect in Photoshop. It really helps smooth everything over.
Steve Crane
December 2, 2007One or both is all the same to me. I aggregate feeds from everywhere. No wonder I have trouble getting any work done. 🙂
the_wolf_brigade
December 2, 2007I agree whole heartedly with Steve Crane!
Brian Auer
December 2, 2007… I might just do both, as long as people don’t get fed up with the increased posting frequency.
Susheel Chandradhas
December 2, 2007Brian, Nice to have your blog back up and running…
I think this photograph would have been better if you’d left it sharp. I feel that the treatment of this particular photograph makes it look like the focus is off. I think that the soft focus effect looks much better when used in a darker, moodier environment. I also think that the pattern of the background detracts a bit. It’s a bit too “active” for my liking.
But then, that’s what I think. And believe me, I suck at portraits. maybe it’s time to take up that camera an join the December Challenge!
Brian Auer
December 2, 2007Yeah, things were down for a little longer than expected while my host was upgrading some of their hardware.
That would be great if you joined us in the challenge — especially with you being in a place that’s very culturally interesting to me. Even if you can’t get a shot every day, I’d love to see some portraits from you.
Lisa
December 2, 2007She’s beautiful, Brian. Love the photo, too. 😉 We missed out on the first day. I think we’re shooting for twice a week, really. You’re right about it being difficult during the work week. I have a Flickr account but I really don’t go there much so I’d much rather see them on your blog.
Brian Auer
December 2, 2007Thanks Lisa!
I saw that you guys sort of cheated on your first entry — I might end up cheating a little too… I may end up taking a few shots in one day and publishing them over a few days. I’ll try my hardest to take the photo on each day, but I don’t know how things will pan out during the work hours.
It sounds like everybody is keen on the idea of posting every shot on the blog, so I’ll continue to publish here and on Flickr at the same time.
Lisa
December 2, 2007It’s the most fun way to cheat – shamelessly. Haha. I just did a redesign. I’m playing it fast and loose with the word design. I really should learn css.
inspirationbit
December 10, 2007“I had her help me pick out the photo to use so I wouldn’t get in trouble for picking the wrong one.”
haha, isn’t it typical of all women? 😉
Your wife is very beautiful, Brian! It’s nice that you did decide to post the photos from the challenge on the blog as well.
Alan
December 15, 2007Nice picture – beautiful model!
yesenia
January 4, 2008shes adorable, love the picture.
Brian Auer
January 4, 2008Yesenia, did you see the comment on your photo over at Flickr? My buddy Hal called you a knock out.
yesenia
January 4, 2008HA, THATS FUNNY. YOURE JUST A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER THATS ALL. I LOOKED LIKE CRAP.