This is like one of America's Next Top Model photo shoots. Only there is no Tyra Banks who, after each shoot, commends improving models and gives subtle comments to unimproving ones. I like how Dennis blurred the background to create a paint-like effect and emphasize his subject. The hair and makeup seem appriopriate. This is undoubtedly perfect if you only judge the photo per se. However, this model lacks extravagance as compared to the original queen.
I know less about Marie Antoinette (let's use MA to cut it short) when I first made my blog on Dennis's photography. But now that I have read a few trivia on her, I think it wouldn't hurt to make one suggestion. Since I know now that Queen MA was an epitome of women extravagance, and that she was beheaded amidst her people's impoverishment and starvation because of this, this model should have donned gaudier clothes perfected by jewelries, fascinators or ascot hats, and other accessories. This should have been done IF AND ONLY IF this photo shoot intended to copy the real queen herself. Of course, Dennis is not at fault here. However, I should remind him to select an inspiration for photography (also applicable to painting and plays) with the best match up accessories and paraphernalia next time. Again, I am not in authority to give comments because, as I always reiterate, I am not an expert, but I hope Dennis takes this as a constructive (although I don't regard this as) criticism. Nevertheless, this is yet again another two thumbs up for Dennis Valdez.
What I like about Dennis’s photos is the feeling they generate while I’m looking at them. For instance, this photo of two girls trying to escape from (what looks to be) a parental prison or a casa reminds me of my college days when I had to climb the gates and fire exits just to be where the party was (giggles)! Look at these girls. Is the grit to escape evident here? Maybe not much, but they’re escaping the slow way just the same.
It looks like the two of them are up to something vicious. But before they do, they had to pose for the camera first (But I remember Dennis telling me this was a stolen shot?). This is really good. (And if in case I have to escape again at dire circumstances in future, I wouldn't want to be caught dead wearing those undergarments. Haha!). Again, I love this photo!
Here are contact informations should you need a talented photographer in tow.
- on Facebook, search Dennis Valdez
Thank you for visiting. You may leave comments for Dennis as a photographer (because he claims to be a newbie and he's willing to learn and improve his craft more), or me as a writer (because i'm a newbie here, too). Constructive criticisms are preferred more. :)
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