Single Strobe creative portrait/figure

For this project, work toward an ambitious, creative and inspiring visual statement that features a human figure/person in one way or another. You should end up with at least 3-4 images/variations that are fairly close together—perhaps varieties of lighting/pose/composition. Plan for multiple shooting sessions with the same model/figure.

Lighting:

• Use only a single studio strobe to light the subject. Light can be modified in any way you see fit. Umbrella, grid, barn doors, diffusion, softbox, etc. Thoroughly explore your options with light quality and direction. Fill-card is highly recommended.
• A second strobe may be used, but only to light the background, but this is optional.
• The lighting considerations should be a priority. How does your lighting support your image?

Sense of Purpose:

• The image should have a sense of coherence and purpose. Consider engaging a theme or concept and design your photograph around it. Perhaps you have a character you would like to portray? Or perhaps a sense of mystery? Even something as simple (?) as "elegance" or "beauty" can translate nicely as a visual theme or concept. How do you define them? What would they look like?
• Use clothing/props/costume/styling as you see fit
• Finished images should not look like lighting demos, commercial portraits or wedding images—work outside of conventional norms to create an original, inspiring image. Risk will be rewarded!

Due 3/30. Prints and files due by the beginning of class.