I had this idea when I first saw the challenge. My idea was slightly different from the final product, though. I wanted the lips to be more pronounced and the eyes cropped by the mirror.
The idea of the family portrait in the corner came from a friend of mine. This gave the photo so much more depth and a very intriguing back story.
The original idea would've worked, but this is so much more interesting to me.
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i like that this one has a story... and could be something real in society... concept's great... the execution could be a little better, but again, i like that you put some thought behind this. :)
I like the idea but it might have worked out a bit better if the composition was slightly better. I dont like the space on the right of the mirror and I would have also preferred the model's face to be in focus as well as the picture.
A dangly earring would have been a nice touch. I like the statement you seem to be making by including the snapshot in the foreground. At least, I think you are making this statement- I perceive it as, he's not gay!
Very good idea. My biggest problem with it are the two lights on the mirror. They're kind of blinding, makes it difficult to look at the actual focus of the picture. I'd also prefer it if the corner of the mirror wasn't slightly cut off, but that's a minor point.
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