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 09/02/2011 02:50:01 AM · #1
Since 'in the style of' challenges appear to be popular in recent times I thought I'd suggest a challenge in the style of a young man (now about 21) who is probably the DPC grown photographer that has gone the farthest the quickest. His lighting and compositional styles have become well defined. His achievements are numerous; they include shooting the poster pictures for the movie 'Twilight' and being featured in a National Geographic documentary (Faces of a Vanishing World). It is striking that in just a few years he went from shooting at this level at the age of 14 to this at the age of 18.. In addition to his profile pictures here ( Joey Lawrence) you can visit his website and his blog to see his most recent work and become familiar with his style. I hope Langdon and the community will be receptive to this idea.

Message edited by author 2011-09-02 17:15:45.
 09/02/2011 02:52:47 AM · #2
He is awesome, and would be a hard act to follow.
Wow just looking at his portfolio, he has grown as an artist has'nt he, their is hope for me yet.

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 09/02/2011 03:06:23 AM · #3
Originally posted by Neat:
He is awesome, and would be a hard act to follow.
Wow just looking at his portfolio, he has grown as an artist has'nt he, their is hope for me yet.


But only if you can lick your own elbow....for the rest of us...well we will just sit back and admire his growth and then say...we knew him when....!
 09/02/2011 03:09:44 AM · #4
Originally posted by Judi:
Originally posted by Neat:
He is awesome, and would be a hard act to follow.
Wow just looking at his portfolio, he has grown as an artist has'nt he, their is hope for me yet.


But only if you can lick your own elbow....for the rest of us...well we will just sit back and admire his growth and then say...we knew him when....!


Yes amazing I just say amazing, I just looked at his website, I feel so inspired !
 09/02/2011 03:20:13 AM · #5
Originally posted by Neat:
........Yes amazing I just say amazing, I just looked at his website, I feel so inspired !


Being that you are a Pentax girl, I hope you still like him after you watch the end of this video..
 09/02/2011 08:14:43 AM · #6
He's literally my idol haha, would love to do this.
 09/02/2011 08:54:09 AM · #7
Would love to give a go at this challenge....I think a few old timers from the site would come back for this one
 09/02/2011 09:05:14 AM · #8
Joey has been on my FAV Photographer list since early 2007. This is a great idea, but Andres, Señor_Kasper may be the only one here who could emulate him. Wait, I take that back - I can think of a couple of others. Still this would be an excellent exercise, and the research into what makes a "Joey" would be worth a whole year of art classes.
 09/02/2011 09:11:35 AM · #9
Originally posted by JuliBoc:
Joey has been on my FAV Photographer list since early 2007. This is a great idea, but Andres, Señor_Kasper may be the only one here who could emulate him. Wait, I take that back - I can think of a couple of others. Still this would be an excellent exercise, and the research into what makes a "Joey" would be worth a whole year of art classes.


Been on my list since 05 :) I have seen his style surface here many times by other members...would be a great challenge.
09/02/2011 06:11:34 PM · #10
I'd love this challenge. I've been a fan of Joey for quite a number of years as well, and it probably shows in my work, especially in the stuff I've done in the last two years.

The hard part would be picking one element of his style to copy. The environmental portraits, the ethnic documentary-esque portraits, the grungy early work, the high-concept band shots, etc, etc.
 09/02/2011 06:14:36 PM · #11
The reason I found dpc is because of reading an interview of Joey Lawrence who mentioned it. I would enjoy this challenge.
 09/02/2011 07:35:06 PM · #12
No
 09/02/2011 07:55:36 PM · #13
after looking through his portfolio i think this is a wonderful idea, however, i think the "style of" challenges have been much more enjoyable with the artist being an active participant in the challenge. as mr. lawrence is an intermittent visitor, not sure he would have the time nor inclination to involve himself during the two week event. and it would be unfair to ask him to do so.

repeat, i think it's a wonderful idea.
 09/02/2011 07:57:35 PM · #14
Originally posted by kenskid:
No


+1

Can we quit with the in the style of _________ challenges? These guys do some great work, but that's their style. Some of us are trying to develop our own style. I won't be entering anymore "In the Style of" challenges.
 09/02/2011 08:07:26 PM · #15
Originally posted by Marc923:
Originally posted by kenskid:
No


+1

Can we quit with the in the style of _________ challenges? These guys do some great work, but that's their style. Some of us are trying to develop our own style. I won't be entering anymore "In the Style of" challenges.


I think there is some validity in the "In the Style of" challenges. Testing new waters is a way for you to develop your own style. You never know what you like shooting until you try it. You don't have to completely take the other photo's style as yours, but you will probably learn something from it and merge at least a little piece of it into your true style. And I don't think that's a bad thing by any means.

In photo school, one of the assignments for the second-year masters students was to do a full project in the style of your complete opposite. You'd be surprised how many students ended up adopting that style after the assignment because the opposite fit even better than the rut style they had originally worked in.
 09/02/2011 08:41:34 PM · #16
nope. would rather do in the style of ourselves.

Message edited by author 2011-09-02 20:42:31.
 09/02/2011 09:03:01 PM · #17
I do like the "In the style of..." challenges and think they are a good learning experience. In this case I feel I would have to sit the challenge out as I could never pull off a JL type shot, but I'd love to vote on it just the same.
 09/02/2011 09:18:02 PM · #18
Yeah, the "In the style of" challenges are getting kinda tiresome. Yes, there is something to be learned by mimicking the work of others, but unlike technical skills, style is an evolutionary process for an artist. It shouldn't be treated like cable television with random flipping, hoping to find something good.
 02/03/2013 04:21:16 AM · #19
I can't believe we never did this. JL is the most googlable dpc'er ever.
 02/03/2013 04:23:56 AM · #20
Originally posted by skewsme:
I can't believe we never did this. JL is the most googlable dpc'er ever.


Bring on the grunge!!! Yeah baby!
 02/03/2013 06:58:19 AM · #21
I was seriously going to post this last night. Lets do this!
 02/03/2013 04:51:44 PM · #22
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Yeah, the "In the style of" challenges are getting kinda tiresome. Yes, there is something to be learned by mimicking the work of others, but unlike technical skills, style is an evolutionary process for an artist. It shouldn't be treated like cable television with random flipping, hoping to find something good.


... and poor old Leroy would be going nuts if he happened to look at the challenge suggestions of late. :O)

Ray
 02/03/2013 10:25:24 PM · #23
we should definitely do this. the challenge thread would just be a link to buy his dvd.
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