It was only a matter of time before I delivered up a homage to Man Ray for a certain friend in NYC, wasn’t it?
I have a mirrored bedside table, which made capturing the reflected lips pretty easy, but I have had quite a play around in post production. The first two are my interpretation of the sepia-toned original and a colour version of it. The second two use reflection but have a different composition.
Which do you prefer?
Yes! These are so great! I love the direct homage in sepia, but there is something so cool about the second, like an artsy music video still from some avant garde 80s band. I think it might be my favorite. The black and white is lovely because your pretty eye! But I’m also really drawn to the final photo. The filter gives it a vintage magazine look. So interesting. Really love these!!
Funnily enough the final one is the only one where I didn’t adjust the colour after, just cropped it in. Because of my camera settings and low light in the room it naturally came out quote grainy. Xx
this is so exquisite, *floored*
They’re all lovely! I’m partial to the top color one. Your porcelain skin, the pop of your red lips and the way your hangs seductively over the corner of your mouth is very appealing.
I love the first image, not usually a fan of dark lip colours but the contrast you have captured is stunning. Evocative images thanks for sharing
Lady E x
Love this set! Personally, I prefer the colour versions because of the stark contrast of your red lips against the rest of the shot. Bear in mind though – I am weird. 😉
Gorgeous! For me it’s the top colour one… The pretty red/pink of your lips is perfect.
The top colour one is very 80’s, reminds me of my teen years 🙂 But I absolutely love the first shot! I love anything to do with Art Deco, the 20’s etc. and that shot is just perfect 🙂
What a great idea! They are all lovely, but my absolute favorite is the very first one, where your lips are almost black 🙂
Rebel xox
I can’t really pick a favourite, they are all wonderful. Put a gun to my head and I’ll say the second set, but really, it’s an impossible call.
KW
I really like the color with just the lips
I love the first and the third the most. It’s the stylised lement of them, they hint at so much and show the thought behind them in a way that the other two don’t quite as much. plus the colour one with just your lips is exactly that 1980s party with porcelain as Dawn and one other comment on, makes me think you’d be such fun at the disco. Twigs.
These are soooo good. I love the colour version of the top image, there is something about the bright red lips and the tone of your hair that just really works
Mollyxxx
I love them all–I couldn’t pick a favorite. Each has its own personality and they are all gorgeous…
I always love reflection photography. It always looks so neat.
Oh, wow. The top one in color, especially: the way your hair falls in front of the corner of your mouth is captivating.
They all look so enticing… I really can’t decide!
~Kazi xxx
Love Man-Ray, love your pics, love you, too!
These are all just fabulous in their own way but I think I like the top right the best, the softness and colours are just wonderful!
The second image is my favourite. The colour of your lips is so vibrant.
My favorite is the top image in color–lovely shots!
xxPenny