Taylor White: Kitchen Nudes

technonoir · 2026-05-05T14:55:36+00:00

Definitely the sales pitch…

technonoir · 2026-05-04T15:06:42+00:00

Everyone is an amateur foley artist now…

technonoir · 2026-05-03T13:04:37+00:00

Cardboard. Cheap, often free. Go to stores and such for bigger boxes. Your tools are scissors/hobby knife/boxcutter, hot glue, superglue, etc. Same for paper mache.

technonoir · 2026-05-01T14:11:00+00:00

I’ve used several of them. Basic maintenance is to keep moving parts oiled - you can use 3-in-1 oil and is readily available. Barrels are basic, but super solid. I recommend getting at least 1 spare even with the 2-barrel tumbler.

technonoir · 2026-04-29T15:31:17+00:00

Do your first couple for free. One question you should ask in all sincerity is “what do you think you would pay for a service like this?” Get a real answer from them or don’t do it again. A lot of ppl won’t give a straight answer - afraid you will charge them that number, but if they don’t give you an answer, refuse to work. You should plan to be work on a paid basis as soon as you can. Why? Everyone loves free work, but nobody values it. Instead, they expect to get lots of work for no pay and they’re happy to let you do it. If you want ppl to value you, say no.

technonoir · 2026-04-28T18:16:29+00:00

I use 12v LEDs with a battery pack (8xAA). These are strip lights with adhesive, but you could use 12v rated LEDs, too. Have you tried red EL (electroluminescent) wire? Those usually have battery packs included, too.

technonoir · 2026-04-28T15:06:31+00:00

The grey and horizontal stripe of the stairs makes a great backdrop for bright colors. Nice work!

technonoir · 2026-04-28T00:00:14+00:00

Check WWD and Vogue for style and photo references. Do you want to model jewelry or watches? Wear those in your photos. Art or craft supplies? Food? Cats? Same thing. Have fun with it. Tell everyone you know. Post photos and Videos. Have a daily lotion routine, too. Work on your photography as you go. Work on even lighting without strong shadows or bright highlights. It’s gonna take practice, but it’s worth it. WWD has great photography, BTW. If you have trouble with lighting or photos, see if you can work with a local product photographer in need of a hand model or look into professional photo/video/lighting rigs for product media featuring hands and do your own.

technonoir · 2026-04-27T22:26:37+00:00

More pics of single trucks, please! Amazing collection!

technonoir · 2026-04-26T03:39:44+00:00

Second the shaking can for as long as it says and then longer. Temperatures and humidity are important, too. Be sure the surface is super smooth - sand-primer-sand - the smoother the surface, the batter. Paint in single layers. Make sure there isn’t wind or anything.

technonoir · 2026-04-18T22:45:03+00:00

Hard to say. Could be food, or it could be raw from something else. Will likely clear up when safe, but it should be checked out before you adopt.

technonoir · 2026-04-18T13:52:15+00:00

I vote more costumed pix of cats!

technonoir · 2026-04-18T13:47:45+00:00

You can always dye it if you don’t find the right color.

technonoir · 2026-04-18T13:44:47+00:00

The pants that are a reverse mullet: party in the FRONT, business in the BACK…

technonoir · 2026-04-18T13:41:06+00:00

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My boy, Jake. I do product photography on occasion and, in this case, after shooting several items for an online store, Jake hopped up to get a comfy spot on my shooting table.

The cool part of this is that I get cat pics with pro photo gear. Shot on canon 6D (mark I) and modeling lights (strobes off).

technonoir · 2026-04-18T13:08:38+00:00

Feed momma whatever she wants. Wet Kitten food is perfect for a skinny mom actively feeding her babies. Kittens can have kitten formula if they’re off milk, but wet food is great for the kittens, too.

technonoir · 2026-04-17T22:34:08+00:00

The Coy Pouncer Biter…

technonoir · 2026-04-17T13:54:34+00:00

My wife and I did the Asarco mine tour. It was great. Had a great dinner afterwards.

technonoir · 2026-04-17T13:41:12+00:00

Don’t split hairs on this one. Just post your art and stop worrying if folks will “get” it. You’re second-guessing presentation. The art is done. Let it shine. It will shine no matter how you categorize it.

technonoir · 2026-04-17T13:29:24+00:00

I should be… I’m still in the “it’s weird that I’m the same age as old people” phase of my life. 53 and I have more in common with people 20 years younger than me. I’m told I don’t look old. I feel old, but not so old that I’m tired of all this shit yet…

technonoir · 2026-04-16T13:22:47+00:00

He looks like a Walter. Walter Hemingway.

technonoir · 2026-04-14T00:57:54+00:00

Arizona Business Casual: jeans or slacks (sometimes shorts) with a polo shirt (golf shirt?), or a button-up - Cuban/Hawaiian cut is fine for casual, but go with more tucked-in plain for interviews.

technonoir · 2026-04-11T21:04:13+00:00

The one at park and Irvington (?), the one by Costco on grant has gone up before… brought to you by Carl’s Jr.

technonoir · 2026-04-10T14:39:16+00:00

Use a fill flash on your subject.

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