Working with Latex

Today I decided to do some fine art photography. I knew instantly that I wanted to try some different once I passed this latex background laying around in the studio. First thing I realized was that putting up this background is definitely going to take some adapting to. I wanted a really clean surface, so I pulled the latex to the auto poles and clamped them to keep it taut. 

It was quite cool to use, being so elastic. At first I just had the model press her hands against it from the back and I was amazed at how much or her hand I could see. Playing with different ideas I had her put on sunglasses and press her face against it. As soon as I saw the image pop up on my laptop, I knew this shoot was going to be an instant favorite. 

 

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