Mud Bath
October 23rd, 2006
It was Shelly’s idea. Honest. I’ve been known to make somewhat unreasonable requests of models in order to get a photo. But I always make it clear that they are allowed to say no. And I try to never put them into any real danger. Well, Shelly wasn’t in danger, but she sure did get seriously covered with mud for this shot…and she was the one who suggested it. I always consider my models to be co-creators of the photos we create together and I welcome their ideas during the shoot. I feel the collaboration of two creative minds is bound to produce something more than either could come up with alone. In this case, Shelly was in the process of digging a hole in her yard to install a kiln. And she just couldn’t resist the idea of getting down in the hole and covering herself with the mud down there. So, she did, and this is the result. And I like it. Great idea, Shelly. Thanks.
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