Saturday, September 23, 2006

The Wonders of Photoshop..and the Play of the Game

Being female, I'm aware of media-driven pressure to look a certain way. Being a photographer, I'm aware of just how much post processing work can go into a photo to alter the appearance of the original subject - for good or bad. Bottom line-- NOBODY that you see on the cover of a magazine looks as good as they appear.
Because of my profession I look at models and movie stars in a different light now and I just thought that it's a good thing for everyone to keep in mind (including any teen females that read this blog)...hey, everyone could look like an Abercrombie model if they had a team of pro photogs and photoshop gurus to touch up any minor imperfections afterward.
I looked for a picture of myself on the hardrive so that I could show you just how much can be done to a picture, but since I'm usually *behind* the camera, there are literally about 3 pictures of me in existence. :) If anyone wants to donate a "before" picture, I'd be glad to do a demonstration.

Go to this website: www.fluideffect.com
Click on their portfolio and then go to the before and after section to see just how much manipulation some models and movie stars need.
Incredible.

Ok...on to the volleyball game. Photos are being uploaded to my website from the game last night girls - so if you click on the link to the right and go to the Sports porfolio you can see your bad selves in there. I'm pretty sure that I got at least one or two of everyone, but there does seem to be an excess of middle/oustide hitters shots. Sorry passers and setters - I'll get more of you next time. BUT...go look. I'm sure you'll see at least a few of yourself.
And...here's is yesterday's Play of The Game. Brittany goes up with a full approach, arms raised, bicepts cocked for a full outside hit and then fakes 'em out with a well-placed dink right into the hole. Fabulous play, girl. *applause*

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Coach,
There's no need for anybody to donate a picture for you to touch up. Just touch up the one with me and my fat roll.
All of the other pics were great though. You should really go to different tournaments and take some pictures. You could really make a lot of money with your talent.
Your favorite libero,
Erica #13

Anonymous said...

Umm... how about doing a dad-gum photo shoot of me and then touching those up!!!!!

Anonymous said...

i need to know your email address first in order to send you the picture

Anonymous said...

I feel like a fat cow when I watch myself on film...I need to run :( On the upside of things, nice picture!

Anonymous said...

erica - you are the best libero. too bad you suck so bad at hitting, or we could've used you as an outside hitter.
casey-only a true southerner like you would actually use the word (is it a word?) "dad-gum".
jldcmc-i have no idea who you are, but if you tell me, I might consider giving you my email address.
brittany-you are the quintessential teenage female. Whatever you think or whatever your ipod-addled brain tells you, you are NOT fat. And if you ARE fat...then I am a freaking HIPPO.

Anonymous said...

jld - jessica lynn dodd, tams so sorry i forgot to say that but i do have a picture