eyebrow project: chris

Okay, so I'm stoked to finally able to start on my new summer portrait project. I was talking to Rob about my fascination (read:obsession) with eyebrows, especially when the person looks down and you really get to see their brow bone. I was told it was weird, so I'm taking it to the next level by doing a whole project on them. I found a article about Chinese feng shui and the human face, and how eyebrows are the single most defining thing that can outwardly describe our character. It's actually pretty interesting, because they go on to say that the shape/number of hairs in our eyebrows can show out strength of character to others. Ever since, I can only notice people's eyebrows, and I'm so excited to finally be able to start the project. I miss being creative. I really do.

Tonight I had a little test run (a rough draft, if you will) with Chris. First off, can I say how happy I am to have met this kid on the bus? Decmeber 26th, I'll never forget you. Secondly, I'm still a little lost on the aesthetics of the project, so I was hoping all of you could help me out. Consider this a makeshift critique, because I know we art kids miss them so much. And for you non-art majors, you'll love it. You know how I kind of hypothetically ask questions on this blog and no one answers? Seriously. Answer me. I really do value any input that you might have, because I have a lot of great eyebrowed individuals lined up, and I want to make sure this project works.

I was thinking about asking my subjects a question, and their answer could go along with their photo. Something about their own thoughts about their characteristics, because the more I think about it, the more I truly believe that our eyebrows can describe us. I'm also a little lost on some of the visuals. Do you like the color? Should it go into b&w? Should I zoom in closer? Remember, this is only a single photo and I intend on showing them all together so they really work well as a cohesive project. I was also going to do them all kind of the same, as in, all horizontals, kind of the same placement, and all with my 50mm (it makes everything so dreamy, plus it makes the backgrounds blurry, so it'll be more cohesive in the end).

Thoughts?