Nikon D700
by Whitney Bai
street photography Every time I visit a new city I always walk around and photograph. Street photography is my way of getting to know a different surroundings. This set of images were taken in Columbus Ohio during Thanksgiving break. I love how the city looked festive, artsy but remained low-key. Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: columbus, ohio, street photography
by Whitney Bai
The real challenge for taking this set of images for The Ballerina is to set up a studio setting in my apartment and work with a low budget DIY backdrop, reflection boards, filters and different lighting sets. The black background really helps to bring out the rainbow eye makeup inspired by the movie Black Swan. Model: Mackenzie Eisenmann Assistant: Sean Wei Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: rainbow eye makeup, studio portrait, the ballerina
by Whitney Bai
The idea I had for this third set of images is to combine the beauty of modern city lanscape and graceful classic ballerina. The rooftop I chose is not only facing the beautiful quad but also has a unique modern industrial look. I also designed Mackenzie’s makeup and outfit to create more visual emphasis. Model: Mackenzie Eisenmann Assistant: Sean Wei Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: classic, Digital Photography, modern, rooftop, the ballerina
by Whitney Bai
This is the original inspiration for the whole photography project of The Ballerina. I was intrigued by the idea of a ballerina in her tutu dancing in the street. Mackenzie was a talented and brave model, and that vintage bookstore was a truly beautiful surprise. My personal favorite spot is the sunny reading room at the second floor. The contrast cause by the figure and background is what made this series special. Model: Mackenzie Eisenmann Assistant: Sean Wei Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai […]
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: bookstore, Digital Photography, downtown champaign, the ballerina
by Whitney Bai
This is the first set of images of my photography project The Ballerina —the classic environmental portraits of the ballerina at the dance studio. Model: Mackenzie Eisenmann Assistant: Sean Wei Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: Digital Photography, in the dance studio, the ballerina
by Whitney Bai
Street photography is probably my favorite type of photography. I love its candidness and the wonders of “perfect timing”. I usually bring a zoom-in lens so that I don’t have to be right in people’s face when I take pictures. But I did, once, use my 35mm for street photography to pay my respect of Vivian Maier. Because of that I had to talk to people and/or ask for permission to take pictures, which was fun too. I believe the one […]
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: downtown champaign, rainy day, street photography
by Whitney Bai
This post is dedicated to my favorite photographer Vivian Maier. As a full-time nanny and house keeper, she was deeply interested in the world around her. Maybe because of her intense privacy and lack of confidence, Maier’s work remained undiscovered until around fifty years after her death. Her iconic work shows the richness and variety of street photography and special historic value. Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: Digital Photography, in remberance of Vivian Maier, street photography
by Whitney Bai
This project is to explore ways in which photographers go beyond capturing a moment in time and work in ways that challenge the idea of photography truth. Model: Sean Wei, Whitney Bai Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: Artists, constructed photogrphy, Digital Photography, Drawing pad, Photoshop, sean wei, tabeau, Whitney Bai
by Whitney Bai
–The goal of Portrait with Still Life project is to explore various objects and their potential for adding meaning to portrait; Portrait with still life is not Environmental Portrait. Model: Sean Wei. Copyright ©2012 Whitney Yu Bai All Rights Reserved
Categories: Digital Photography • Tags: Digital Photography, portrait, science lab, sean wei, still life
