stand-ins

You can't expect your talent to sit under the lights while you're framing the shot. Best to have some similarly-built stand-ins.

improv photo - rubin

When improv comedy duo Ruby Marez and Binu Paulose AKA "Rubin" commissioned a promotional photo for their live performances I got to do something I've wanted to do for awhile. I've "shared" photo information from separates frames before to make a better moment. Sometimes I've composited one person's facial expression from one frame onto another. It's a good skill to have when working with seven or eight-person improv teams who go wild in front of the camera. But, this time I got to plan out frame-by-frame a fully-composited eight-person group photo using only two models and a lot of character.

Thanks Rubin!