Fun diversion - Do I have to do EVERYTHING?

As evidenced by the fact I'm not around so much lately, my schedule has been pretty hectic between my day job and a shooting schedule that has exploded recently. After a big studio shoot yesterday, I took some time out to try a concept that's been kicking around in my head for a while. I'm reasonably happy with the result, but wonder if it really works, or if I'm a bit biased :lol: This self portrait clone shot is a merge of 7 frames, all taken with the 20 second timer.

I like it and have had times I could relate this summer!

Those tights gotta go - - -

HA! Absolutely great! love it. Well done on the positioning and overall setup, and your styling of course ;)
Fun and could certainly be used for promoton of your services. . . .

Gotta stick it!!

Awesome idea! And well done!

AWESOME Jet!!!! I've had that feeling myself lately. Great execution of your idea!! And talk about suffering for your art I count half a dozen costume changes!

Glad everyone likes it so far, it was a bit of work. Hard to see at this resolution, but indeed 7 costumes, 7 hairstyles, 5 prs of shoes, and shaving a little bit at a time from full beard down to clean shaven. Thought my GF was gonna have a coronary right on the sofa when I walked out in the stylist outfit (spandex, silk shirt, gelled hair, pencil-thin mustache, & reading glasses). Took about an hour to execute, then the photoshop work.

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Originally Posted by jetrim

Took about an hour to execute, then the photoshop work.

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An Hour ?!?!? WTF?!@?! That's an insanely short period of time for so many costume changes not to mention beards. I assure you, if I had been your GF I would have been on the floor in stiches with the giggles!!! AWESOME!!!:D :cool: :thumbsup:

Yep, the tights and protruding belly is my favorite..and funniest. Great job

Brilliant , having a hard time getting passed the lycra though......:D

All very awesome stuff lol.

Why do you have those tights?

An hour to execute? lol

Who are you, Superman?

I'm in the one hour amazement crowd. Takes me that long to change my clothes once.
Well done and admire your creative mind and the ability to execute the thought.

Is execute the right word. How about I'm glad you could bring the idea to fruition?

Really creative! Congrats on the feature!

While I am in awe of the final product - the lighting, comp, the general execution of the idea itself - what most impresses me is the styling, the poses/body language, and your obvious ability to get into character. Most photographers would have trouble pulling off one of these personalities convincingly in an SP, but you've nailed them all - and in a ridiculously short period of time (I can practically hear "Flight Of The Bumblebee" as the soundtrack to what must have been some pretty frantic wardrobe changes). You're believable here as not just the photog, but the subject, the assistants, and, yes (I hate to tell ya), the makeup artist.

Glad to see this get a feature. It took far more than photography and lighting skills to pull off with any degree of credibility. And beyond that... it's just plain fun to look at!

LOL ... love it!!!!

Don't know why I hadn't click on this before, glad I did it

Quite enjoyable , a terrific job as everybody said, incredible roll playing

I LOL at dray's commentary about imaging this with "flight of the bumblebee" background music

now ... a bit off-topic, Imagine the "stylist" working on Gary's steampunk character :D

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Originally Posted by armando_m

now ... a bit off-topic, Imagine the "stylist" working on Gary's steampunk character :D

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LMAO that would be hilarious! :lol:

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Originally Posted by Anbesol

Why do you have those tights?

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They were a piece wardrobe left over from an Ed Hardy shoot a few months back.

Thanks to everyone else for the kind words

love this. the speedo one is hilarious. very nice composition, very well done. really complicated project!

Jet - Wow dude .. crazy, and a lot of work I am sure! Results are good. I think I would crop a little off the left side. I would actually like it better if you weren't so obviously posing (smiling too) but that's really an artistic tidbit and nit pick. Nice work and the black border adds to the shot. Use this on your web site.

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Originally Posted by armando_m

now ... a bit off-topic, Imagine the "stylist" working on Gary's steampunk character :D

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LOL. . . . .
Jet, thats an awesome portrayal of characters. If you ever come by this way,you must stop by so we can do a portrait together of whatever character you wish.