![Ben Wisely / Studio Seventeen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSOhXBd00Z2xmUFFDCBoOp70bNZeYuOV92mPZya7Yh-9i1uhS9cCIcRLgFA9Rdq77J-XcveFzb668DqeRB7UMt1AnC5wnHZmbyXMm79AiM1l68FJRUz3wzbUva3U5tlGZ_9Y/s400/PREGNANT_testcomp_ben-wisely-2010.jpg)
This is just a little teaser comp from my new work. When finished this image should be an epic eight by four foot C-type print. As an ever growing part of a series of images from test shoots. The simple set up offers a space to reveal the model / sitter's self awareness and self engagement. The nakedness introduces an additional vector..... I have yet to fully understand.
I have always thought of my photographic process as 'straight'. I don't tend to alter much after the event, post work for me is often spotting a few dust marks and maybe a subtle bit of curves to move the images contrast. Recently though I have started to do a little more retouch work and have found it pleasantly revealing. Below is an image from a friend of mine, Claire Harrison that really exposes the positive power of a little editing. I also found myself cleaning skin and aiming for a 'fashion look' this is in direct contrast to my usual warts and all approach. I'm not sure what it means but with the ease of manipulation I can appreciate how magazine and advertising images become over edited expose's of a cultural ideal.
![Ben Wisely / Studio Seventeen](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPrbjBfEGo6v7xIIYqwUT-EBAarWgTYyy2of05UvS0zcpCQLwvg3u_s9HQ72La_vzRwhX8yXQQKRdWme0xTE12jIeZkFG0C9279eiznKZj8ijC4hP8zCvD2rE70ocC4NFiIU/s400/Autumn_Claire-Harrison.jpg)
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Love "Pregnant". How does one go about buying your work?
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