Term 2:Week 1 Portfolio Artist reseach

Photographer:TOMAAS
Genre:Recycle fashion photography,hyperrealistic fashion & pop art photographer

Born in Hamburg, Germany TOMAAS has lived in NYC for 18 years and is now based in Paris. His images have been and continue to be shown in an ever expanding number of international publications such as Vogue Italia, W Magazine, VS, Marie Claire, Qvest, Twill etc. His work has also been exhibited in several New York galleries.TOMAAS creates cinematic, surreal, yet realistic fashion and beauty imagery. His edgy signature style is vibrant, dramatic and subtle. TOMAAS' work exemplifies a unique photographic experience where subject matter, atmosphere and environment coalesce into a single narrative that reveals its own story.

Photographer:TOMAAS 

Photographer:TOMAAS 

Photographer:TOMAAS 

Photographer:TOMAAS

I like the black background he uses in his images and low key lighting which is similar to what i want to use for my portfolio he also uses gel lights create a static portrait.TOMAAS uses mostly female models which is slightly different to mine i will be using a male model.The models i usually placed in the centre of the frame,he does not photograph a full body shot which will also be something different for my portfolio i plan to use a head shoulder short and a full body shot.His images me feel inspired to create and invent my own ideas for my portfolio.

Photographer:TOMAAS 

Photographer:TOMAAS 

Photographer:TOMAAS 

Photographer:TOMAAS 

As researched online TOMAAS created this series of photos theme was Plastic Fantastic.The model was staged with various plastic items such as straws, tubing, platters, and bottles,outfits and accessories only using disposable plastic props. These items could be found at home which also relates to my portfolio about recycling turning something old into something new. The striking contrast of the black background with the cool lighting creates an edgy, dream-like element.

Sam Hurd Photography provides Wedding Photography in District Of Columbia - Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, and surrounding areas.He shot to fame in part due to his Epic Portraits series, where he had the opportunity to shoot big name stars (George Clooney, Denzel Washington etc). Sam used various complicated techniques to produce some awesome photos. Initially I was attracted to his work due to his willingness (and daring) to try something new, even when he often had only a few minutes with these super stars.He's dubbed the method "prisming", and involves holding a long, thin, triangular prism up to a prime lens in order to control diffraction, and cause some pretty spectacular effects.Which is similar to what im planning to do for my portfolio.When i view Sam hurds images it makes me try and think outside of the box to recreate,which is something i will keep in mind to challenge myself and think of different techniques for my portfolio.I also like the mirroring from the prism.

Sam Hurd Photography

Sam Hurd Photography

Reference:

http://design-milk.com/plastic-fantastic-by-tomaas/

http://tomaas.com/categories/portfolio

http://trendland.com/plastic-fantastic-by-tomaas/

http://www.samhurdphotography.com/reviews/prisming/

https://fstoppers.com/diy/sam-hurds-prisming-technique-3835