Epiphany

Sometimes it takes an external viewer's eye to define something that is under our own vision. Sometimes putting together some keywords and giving them a position in a sentence is a very important step to self development. So it happened that this weekend has been quite pregnant with information and analysis, culminating with an epiphany yesterday afternoon.


It all started with two simple things: from one side the almost incomprehensible comments to our photography coming from a photographer and from the other side the comments of some friends, who spent some time looking at our photos. Initially neither of those made very much sense, or at least they were simple comments/criticism to our style, but then Fabiana and I had the time to think about them, analyse them and we managed to gather a deeper, more complex meaning.


From one side we discovered that one of our strengths, being able to capture the "essence" of a human being, is also one of our flaws. Our editorial shots are focussed on the person, not on a product, they show the human being behind the clothing, not the clothing itself. This was a hell of a discovery and it left some deep questions in us, but still understanding this limitation allowed us to plan our future moves. From another side we were able to see some differences between Fabiana's and my styles, something that took a completely external eye to see and underline. The subtle differences in how we pose models and how the models respond to our direction is at various levels, levels that we still have to discover, but that in some ways opened my eyes.


So, what did these things show us? They make us think deeply about our future as photographers, they make us take some directions for the immediate future in order to move away from stagnation and into a new development of our skills. It made us understand that we would probably need a little bit of mentoring.


I believe you can expect few changes in the coming months, a redevelopment of our portfolio, a more strong approach to our photography and some tests in directions we did not take before. Yes, self analysis is always a very important part if you want to grow, and I believe this weekend was one of those moment where Fabiana and I grew a lot: now it is the time to translate this epiphany into our new us.




  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917369479 Flickr: Che-burashka

    this is beautiful photo and very interesting article, Carlo! though i guess i would find difficulties to stress more on the dress that a person. Certainly at this shot i can see first the light on the girl and then beautiful background but not her dress;-) but that is why i like it actually:-)

    wish you luck in selfdiscovery!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917369479 Flickr: Che-burashka

    this is beautiful photo and very interesting article, Carlo! though i guess i would find difficulties to stress more on the dress that a person. Certainly at this shot i can see first the light on the girl and then beautiful background but not her dress;-) but that is why i like it actually:-)

    wish you luck in selfdiscovery!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042156476 Flickr: Fran-cesca

    Spesso bellezza e malinconia camminano insieme. L’ho pensato anche vedendo questo scatto. Raffinato, curato in ogni dettaglio.
    Non può non colpirmi il suo sguardo… perso chissà dove.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042156476 Flickr: Fran-cesca

    Spesso bellezza e malinconia camminano insieme. L’ho pensato anche vedendo questo scatto. Raffinato, curato in ogni dettaglio.
    Non può non colpirmi il suo sguardo… perso chissà dove.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042270350 Flickr: Nacho Pello

    just amazing portrait

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042270350 Flickr: Nacho Pello

    just amazing portrait

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917682611 Flickr: Josh Thompson

    Great work. Is there something in the foreground blocking the view at the bottom of the frame?

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    Seen next to a fellow photo of the group "Utata". (?)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917682611 Flickr: Josh Thompson

    Great work. Is there something in the foreground blocking the view at the bottom of the frame?

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    Seen next to a fellow photo of the group "Utata". (?)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917706727 Flickr: from a 2 b (on holiday

    Beautiful and classic shot.. brilliant :-) ) I come back a read the blog entry when I have more time as I always enjoy reading them

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917706727 Flickr: from a 2 b (on holiday)

    Beautiful and classic shot.. brilliant :-) ) I come back a read the blog entry when I have more time as I always enjoy reading them

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917814827 Flickr: -=Omi=-

    Carlo this is briliant. Certainly the next step up! Well done.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622917814827 Flickr: -=Omi=-

    Carlo this is briliant. Certainly the next step up! Well done.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042447610 Flickr: lille abe

    beautiful composition!
    elegant, classy!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042447610 Flickr: lille abe

    beautiful composition!
    elegant, classy!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042658436 Flickr: réflexif

    From the profile, she kind of reminds me of the Australian actress, Rose Byrne. Compliments on the black and white.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623042658436 Flickr: réflexif

    From the profile, she kind of reminds me of the Australian actress, Rose Byrne. Compliments on the black and white.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918203031 Flickr: Junketz

    Classic beauty & pose.
    Good work with the lighting too

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918203031 Flickr: Junketz

    Classic beauty & pose.
    Good work with the lighting too

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623043039436 Flickr: spsawyer

    The romantic and opulent life on the Orient Express evoked rather well I think.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623043039436 Flickr: spsawyer

    The romantic and opulent life on the Orient Express evoked rather well I think.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918489885 Flickr: j_frenzel

    Hi, I’m an admin for a group called The Inspiring Photograph, and we’d love to have this added to the group!

    very nice

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    Seen in my contacts’ photos. (?)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918489885 Flickr: j_frenzel

    Hi, I’m an admin for a group called The Inspiring Photograph, and we’d love to have this added to the group!

    very nice

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    Seen in my contacts’ photos. (?)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918634591 Flickr: fatcatmatt

    lovely photo, fantastic tones and light

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918634591 Flickr: fatcatmatt

    lovely photo, fantastic tones and light

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918652439 Flickr: juliusfrumble

    netta

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622918652439 Flickr: juliusfrumble

    netta

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623044520284 Flickr: Andrew Novell

    just outstanding light…smooth whites and deep blacks

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623044520284 Flickr: Andrew Novell

    just outstanding light…smooth whites and deep blacks

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623048382698 Flickr: canecillo2

    What a great portrait, very fine and elegant Carlo

    Merry Christmas friend

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623048382698 Flickr: canecillo2

    What a great portrait, very fine and elegant Carlo

    Merry Christmas friend

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622921216589 Flickr: allan_s_jackson

    I agree you have to keep thinking about who and where you photographically. This is a lovely picture but it does seem to me, now that you mention it, to be more an environmental portrait than a fashion shot. By the way, I like gridded light but feel uncormfortable that there is such a sharp cut-off just at the ankle.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622921216589 Flickr: allan_s_jackson

    I agree you have to keep thinking about who and where you photographically. This is a lovely picture but it does seem to me, now that you mention it, to be more an environmental portrait than a fashion shot. By the way, I like gridded light but feel uncormfortable that there is such a sharp cut-off just at the ankle.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622924630121 Flickr: quixotic54

    nicely done!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622924630121 Flickr: quixotic54

    nicely done!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622919330477 Flickr: cranialstrain

    Lovely photo, especially love the ‘idea’ behind it and composition.

    I personally would have been tempted to take out the window marks, and perhaps even dumb-down the inside marking on the windows that w/the B&W conversion becomes a little distracting. I also have to say the wonky lampshade would have driven me crazy!

    Good work my friend, definitely one for the portfolio :)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157622919330477 Flickr: cranialstrain

    Lovely photo, especially love the ‘idea’ behind it and composition.

    I personally would have been tempted to take out the window marks, and perhaps even dumb-down the inside marking on the windows that w/the B&W conversion becomes a little distracting. I also have to say the wonky lampshade would have driven me crazy!

    Good work my friend, definitely one for the portfolio :)

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623044121060 Flickr: fernandaramos

    gorgeous portrait!
    perfect production and mood, great b&w
    congrats

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623044121060 Flickr: fernandaramos

    gorgeous portrait!
    perfect production and mood, great b&w
    congrats

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623088352074 Flickr: Atomic Citrocity

    simply beautiful.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623088352074 Flickr: Atomic Citrocity

    simply beautiful.

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623138373799 Flickr: normal but special

    stunning carlo

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/fchouse/4202982036/comment72157623138373799 Flickr: normal but special

    stunning carlo

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