Rearrange Us

ABates · 10-20-2009, 12:00 AM

Went to Deltona on Sunday and shot in a dilapidated orange packaging plant. It was really gnarly, too bad cops came after I only shot a little more than 35 frames. Boo.

So, I'm trying to make my photos a little more distressed, washed, discoloured looking. I'm so sick of shooting on a white wall that I just want every photo to be gritty and torn. :/

Let me know if there is anything you would change (camera settings, poses, etc.).. not that I had much time to adjust anything anyway.

Models from L to R are Tommy Norton, Jill Greer, Ashley Pridgen and Justyn Voorhees.

Stylist was Kayleigh Hayes with Rearrange Us Webstore. Kayleigh did all the makeup and hair as well. She rocks so hard. If you want to buy clothing from her, her website isn't up, yet, but I believe it will be rearrangeus.com or something?

**NeENeRs** · 10-20-2009, 03:33 PM

i LOVE this set!

they look like something straight out of a fashion magazine or ad campaign

**_Will_** · 10-20-2009, 08:35 PM

makes me think of a CD fold out for a band, particularly 1,5, and 6. Play with a new tool set if you're exploring, when I did B&W film I always liked going way beyond good taste in contrast and used the grain in a photo. It can get abstract

**Regina** · 10-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Rearrange Us IS the name of a Mates of State album, so you weren't far off as far as it being a CD fold out.

Great photos. I like the antique feeling of the desaturated colors and fashion.

fish · 10-26-2009, 11:28 PM

I love your work. I am not a professional or even a very good amature, but every time I see your posts it makes me want to become a better photographer.

**Miles** · 10-26-2009, 11:37 PM

new stuff keeps getting better. good shit.

ABates · 10-27-2009, 07:17 PM

I'm waiting for you to post some more on MM, Miles.

ABates · 10-27-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish

I love your work. I am not a professional or even a very good amature, but every time I see your posts it makes me want to become a better photographer.

That's the sweetest thing ever

..Honestly, I feel like I suck as a photog. Where others have serious skillz!, I have photoshop.

Examples:

**Miles** · 10-27-2009, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABates

I'm waiting for you to post some more on MM, Miles.

i need to buy some gear again first... but the good news is, i finally have a job. so... soon.

**DD.** · 10-30-2009, 12:01 PM

This is such a great set Ashley.

Pro work.

buck19 · 11-04-2009, 03:49 PM

I like your style more and more. It's like your further defining it with every time you post a new collection.

One thing I would try and pay attention to is how much eye whites are showing, like in the 1st photo. The 2 people on the right are looking too far to the left. Either have them point their eyes more right or if you're decent with photoshop it should be an easy fix. Haven't tried it, but I've seen it done.

If your going for a certain focal point then ignore this, but in the first photo I recommend closing your aperture 1-2 stops to have everyone in focus. Then adjust your shutter 1-2 stops slower to make up for the aperture change. If you want to keep the background out of focus as much as it is step back a few feet, rezoom and focus. That should keep your depth of field.

**Miles** · 11-04-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buck19

If you want to keep the background out of focus as much as it is step back a few feet, rezoom and focus. That should keep your depth of field.

if it's framed the same way, backing up and zooming in won't change depth of field, because subject distance increases (increasing depth of field) while you walk back. you end up with basically the same thing.

ABates · 11-09-2009, 07:06 PM

Thanks!

I wish I understood what you are explaining to me. Unfortunately, I suck. haha I need to take a class to understand my camera... I just kind of shoot and edit and don't think about anything technical.. I can't grasp the terms. I have to have someone physically show me how to do it.

I totally agree with the eye whites thing though. It tends to look a little creepy with too much..

10-20-2009, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
ABates Sit on my face. <3	Rearrange Us Went to Deltona on Sunday and shot in a dilapidated orange packaging plant. It was really gnarly, too bad cops came after I only shot a little more than 35 frames. Boo. So, I'm trying to make my photos a little more distressed, washed, discoloured looking. I'm so sick of shooting on a white wall that I just want every photo to be gritty and torn. :/ Let me know if there is anything you would change (camera settings, poses, etc.).. not that I had much time to adjust anything anyway. Models from L to R are Tommy Norton, Jill Greer, Ashley Pridgen and Justyn Voorhees. Stylist was Kayleigh Hayes with Rearrange Us Webstore. Kayleigh did all the makeup and hair as well. She rocks so hard. If you want to buy clothing from her, her website isn't up, yet, but I believe it will be rearrangeus.com or something? Last edited by ABates : 10-20-2009 at 12:02 AM.

11-04-2009, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
buck19 Forever Broke Nissan	I like your style more and more. It's like your further defining it with every time you post a new collection. One thing I would try and pay attention to is how much eye whites are showing, like in the 1st photo. The 2 people on the right are looking too far to the left. Either have them point their eyes more right or if you're decent with photoshop it should be an easy fix. Haven't tried it, but I've seen it done. If your going for a certain focal point then ignore this, but in the first photo I recommend closing your aperture 1-2 stops to have everyone in focus. Then adjust your shutter 1-2 stops slower to make up for the aperture change. If you want to keep the background out of focus as much as it is step back a few feet, rezoom and focus. That should keep your depth of field. Last edited by buck19 : 11-04-2009 at 03:53 PM.

10-20-2009, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
NeENeRs fuckin catalina winemixer	i LOVE this set! they look like something straight out of a fashion magazine or ad campaign

10-20-2009, 08:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
_Will_ mi speeks gud	makes me think of a CD fold out for a band, particularly 1,5, and 6. Play with a new tool set if you're exploring, when I did B&W film I always liked going way beyond good taste in contrast and used the grain in a photo. It can get abstract

10-21-2009, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Regina 5 Foot Fury	Rearrange Us IS the name of a Mates of State album, so you weren't far off as far as it being a CD fold out. Great photos. I like the antique feeling of the desaturated colors and fashion.

10-26-2009, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
fish Sofa Surfer	I love your work. I am not a professional or even a very good amature, but every time I see your posts it makes me want to become a better photographer.

10-26-2009, 11:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Miles It's a wooden pickle.	new stuff keeps getting better. good shit.

10-27-2009, 07:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
ABates Sit on my face. <3	I'm waiting for you to post some more on MM, Miles.

10-30-2009, 12:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
DD. Administrator	This is such a great set Ashley. Pro work.

11-09-2009, 07:06 PM	#13 (permalink)
ABates Sit on my face. <3	Thanks! I wish I understood what you are explaining to me. Unfortunately, I suck. haha I need to take a class to understand my camera... I just kind of shoot and edit and don't think about anything technical.. I can't grasp the terms. I have to have someone physically show me how to do it. I totally agree with the eye whites thing though. It tends to look a little creepy with too much..