Derek Zoolander: Well I guess it all started the first time I went through the second grade. I caught my reflection in a spoon while I was eating my cereal, and I remember thinking “wow, you’re ridiculously good looking, maybe you could do that for a career.”
Matilda: Do what for a career?
Derek Zoolander: Be professionally good looking.
The actual photo shoot felt really strange and bizarre. I’m just not used to getting my picture taken–certainly not when it’s just me that’s the subject. Large family group shots? Okay. At least it’s a shared misery. All by my lonesome? Very weird feeling. Peter wanted to know what I wanted as an end result, and I was purposefully vague. I told him I wanted me in it and Trencin Castle–ideally recognizable as Trencin Castle. Other than that, it was up to him. He took something like 60 shots. Maybe more. Various poses all over the castle. We jumped fences, climbed up where only goats were supposed to be, and basically went wherever he thought he might get a good shot.
Anyway. Here are my top eleven (because I go to 11). There were many others I liked–he’s a great photographer, and I highly recommend him if you’re in the Trencin area.
What I’d like from you is feedback. Which picture do you like the most? Any you really dislike? Any input is welcome–including “I like them all.” I’m mainly looking for opinions. You’ve surely got one. Share it with me here, in the comments section on Facebook, or drop me an email.
In no particular order:
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
They’re all so fun! My votes are 2, 11, and 4, in that order. I’m not a huge fan of the ones where he shot from below, for author photo purposes … seems not intimate enough somehow. Same for the full body shots. I think it’s nice to see your face. And I like the smile, whether it’s just a hint (2) or full on (11). I think it suggests warmth and fun, which I would want to project anyway. But 4 is just a really great shot, even sans smile, so it gets my vote too.
I like 1 and 2.
I vote for 11 or 2
I like 11 best.
Kjerste
Thanks for the input, all.
Strong vote for number two; hides the Grizzly Adams best, and I think the close-up is more meaningful for your purpose.
TEC
I like three, you see the castle and you look relaxed.
Well, as a photographer I say 7 8 or 9. They’re composed the best. Best lighting, all that jazz, and I like the castle (is that a castle?) in the background.
I am anti shots that are lower then you are. too much nostril. 🙂