Hangin Tough
Am I the only heterosexual 27 yr old male that will admit to liking (in the 2nd grade) the song Hangin Tough by New Kids on the Block? You know what… it’s cool. I have a kid… his other parent is a female. I think it’s evident I like girls. Not that there’s anything wrong if a male doesn’t like girls… whatever. The photo below was shot yesterday in the Fitness and Wellness Center on campus. My good friends Mark and Brian helped me with the models and the space. I saw this angle a little over month ago when I was walking around the building looking for potential “shots.” I had an idea of how I would light it but, you never really know until you get in there and start shooting. The shadows created by the features and holds of the wall were something that I had planned on but, they turned out better than I expected. I love contrast and grain. So as soon as I did my first light test I knew it was gonna be fun. When O.B. the main character in the photo showed up with his mowhawk I knew he would be my focal point. Apparently, he’s a very capable climber (I think its the hair) because I basically explained what I had in mind and he just started doin stuff and I started shooting. I also have to mention that I had him on the wall and holding poses for quite a while and he never once complained. The “spotter” on the ground to the bottom right is Matt. Brian (the one previously mentioned) is the guy belaying the climber in the pink. The female climbers in the background are both Allison… not the same Allison… different ones. 
i enjoy the forced perspective. it gives you the feeling that the on looker is at a higher vantage point than they actualy are. yet if you take in the whole picture you have multiple scenes being played out in the single shot. all in all a great photo. keep up the good work.