Crime Scene

 

 

 

Crime Scene

In doing research for crime scene photos I noticed that there really is not much on the internet in regards to true crime scene photography.  The typical photo was more in line with over conceptualizing the image and making more of a fashion photo than an accurate record.  My attempt does not fit the true form of crime photography but is only hampered by my available tools.  This scene was setup in a parking lot, close to sunset using caution tape generally used in construction sites.  The out of focus scene in the background shows a chalk outline of what was a body and a pool of blood. To the upper right of the picture is a bloody knife and each object, blood, body, and knife are marked with numbers.  I took more of a photo journalistic approach by shooting at a big enough aperture to put the entire background out of focus.

Who I am

Patric

This self portrait was born on the concept of the real me.  Most people I know probably would not guess that this picture accurately expresses who I am but when talking to my wife about the idea she also said that this would fit me perfect.  This is a long exposure shot in a pitch black room with only a small flash light to add the smallest amount of light to my face.  I could tell you what it is that my wife and I were both thinking when I decided to go with this shot but I do not want my point of view distorting  your perspective.

Where are you and where are you going?

Financially where are you and where are you going is a great question.  I have spent many years struggling just to maintain my basic way life.  I have never been good with money and have always been a spender.  Perhaps it was my life experience with being homeless and my idealism that things can always be worse.  If I have money available, I will either give some to the person on the corner because I know where that person is at, or I will get something I want because I have been without and know right now I have more than I could ever need. My wife, being a saver, tries hard to put money away but our lifestyle often finds us juggling bills just to make it from paycheck to paycheck.  I currently work more hours in one week than even I can keep up with but see little return.  I am confident that soon I will be able to start putting away money for my retirement but I have a large amount equipment to get before I can fully appreciate the extra money that I would otherwise put into savings.

What is Haute Couture?

If you have any ties to fashion or photography, you have no doubt heard about Haute Couture.  It's original meaning has become blurred due to ready-to-wear companies using the term to describe their apparel throughout the world.  The original term is actually very specific and has legal protection in its country of origin, France.  The true meaning of Haute Couture is loosely translated into custom made to order for a specific client. Those companies in France that can legally describe themselves as Haute Couture design houses must first be approved by something resembling an American Chamber of Commerce.  There are a number of specific requirements that must be met each year for a firm to retain its status as a Haute Couture company.  As made to order clothing is less profitable than ready-to-wear clothing, a number of the once Haute Couture companies have abandoned the practice and no longer have that status.  The term Haute Couture has been diluted so far as to have loose meanings in art work itself now instead of just clothing, although legally, at least in France, the term is still reserved solely for made-to-order clothing.