The Extraordinary
Title: The Extraordinary
Assigner: Tamar
Description: The definition of “extraordinary” is “beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable”. The photo or series of photos should fit this definition.
Ryan Schude
“Collins’ Beard”
Jennie Warren
“Jasmine in granny panties”
Christopher Dibble
“Why? Why Not?”
“Domino!”
Karl Puchlik
Dan Busta
Improvised Explosive Device survivor at Veteran’s Surfing Clinic photographed for The Hollywood Reporter
Dan Busta
Improvised Explosive Device survivor at Veteran’s Surfing Clinic photographed for The Hollywood Reporter
Colin Young-Wolff
(for LA Weekly)
Carolyn Fong
Alan Gastelum
The extraordinary thing was, that not one drip of beer was spilt for 100 yards.
Tamar Levine
“Underwater”
Jennifer Becker
“Half Frame”
I shot these with a half frame camera and kodachrome film.
Blake Sinclair
“Amanda”
For this assignment, I played with an old technique of flashing film. These are shot normal with (very) expired RTP-II, then flashed 3 stops under with an 85 filter. See more here.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I love, love, love that first shot. It’s so ghost-like.
June 1st, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Tamar- These are sooooo beautiful. I am sooooo in love with them.
June 2nd, 2009 at 6:04 am
Tamar, those look great! I love the flower petal looking things. Really nice color contrasts.
June 2nd, 2009 at 11:37 am
Amazing work so far guys! Can’t wait to shoot mine.
June 2nd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
Aww I love the old film! Your guys’ work makes me want to shoot film again.
June 2nd, 2009 at 9:13 pm
tamar, YOU are extraordinary! nice work so far everybody.
June 3rd, 2009 at 10:13 am
Aw thanks!!
June 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm
Blake, your flashing photos are extraordinary!
Alan, nice photo and good laugh.
June 5th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
These pictures are all great!
I never even knew there were half-frame cameras until I saw your pictures Jenn. I love how the images side by side communicate with each other. Great pairings.
Tamar – your photos are beautiful – the water does add an extra-ordinary element!
Love the running beer shot Alan – the photo has a beautiful romantic feel which is a nice juxatposition.
And Blake – LOVE that shot – gorgeous. didn't know about that technique until I heard about it from you.
June 9th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Wonderful photos!!!! Thank you all for having me. This will be fun….
July 14th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Dan- these portraits are beautiful. Nice light and detail.
Colin- amazing shot! Great job.
July 15th, 2009 at 1:29 am
tamar-did you get in some scuba gear for these? looks rad, how were they lit?
dan-was that guy scary? he looks tough.
jennie-yeeeeeeess! cool room and styling, where is it?
blake-love the flashing effect, also the cool tones in daylight contrast
July 15th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Thanks Ryan. It was in her house in Echo Park, roommate's room (he was out of town.:)