topazsol
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« on: September 03, 2012, 09:45:32 pm » |
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Yesterday I went out scoping locations. I love in a small rural town so I ended up thinking the wide open vast prairie would be a great location. I admit there is nothing industrial about it but I like the look of the brown grass in sepia tone with some aged textures.
So what kind of places do you think would be good for a steampunk photo shoot?
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Hez
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« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2012, 10:10:52 pm » |
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If you can find a split rail fence they can make a great graphic note. Old worn barns or abandoned buildings. No chance of a grain elevator I suppose? Most of them are gone now, more's the pity.
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Uncle Arthur
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2012, 10:27:10 pm » |
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A local construction company here has a headquarters that is built to resemble a railroad station. Out front they have a section of track complete withsteam locomotive and several cars. A great location.
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Anastacia
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2012, 12:12:41 am » |
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I would have also suggested a train station, if possible (I know in Baltimore there's a train museum, that would be a good idea, also, if you wanted to get up close and personal with a heavy piece of machinery--is there anything like that in your area?). I suppose urban locales would be ideal, like places with the right architecture, or perhaps if you were able to find an interior location like a workshop/lab, or maybe something with a sweeping staircase, I bet that would make for an interesting photo, as well. Maybe you could visit a local car show to see if anyone has anything antique-y and ask to borrow it?
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Mr. Boltneck
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2012, 03:14:42 am » |
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Are there any abandoned mine-works or ghost towns near you? I'd have to drive most of a day from where I am, to reach a really good ghost town like Bodie, but they are dramatic. Especially now at the later part of the dry season.
Some cities also have old areas with 1900-ish brick warehouses, icehouses, and such. I used to work at a design agency in San Francisco that had one, I would guess from just after the 1906 quake, made of brick and huge redwood timbers. The fact that places like that tend to attract the likes of designers, bike makers, and photographers tends to make it easier to do things like photoshoots without someone getting a burr under their saddle.
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topazsol
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« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2012, 09:29:47 pm » |
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There is an old steam engine and railroad about 30 miles from here. Now if I could get my husband to come with me (he hates having this picture taken.)
I also noticed that the old dilapidated church down the street from us is being worked on and there's a bunch of pipes and scaffolds out there.
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Voltin
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« Reply #6 on: September 08, 2012, 12:52:11 am » |
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Train Museums are fantastic locations for a Steampunk back drop. For the Dinosaur/Monster Hunters out there I would like to suggest a Conservatory. Also old fasion style Steamboats are sadly but slowly becoming a thing of the past.
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PatronZero
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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2012, 12:31:28 pm » |
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Not certain if your location offers such but public utility sites-byways can offer great backdrops depending on the 'vintage' of such.
Mind in the post-9/11 world getting access to said locations is a hit or miss proposition but well worth the effort regarding waterworks or electrical substations.
One generally overlooked site might be an industrial salvage yard or metals recycling facility. Again it's contents might be varied by region or resource but a likely place to find opportunities.
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« Reply #8 on: September 18, 2012, 04:25:54 am » |
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Small, rural towns generally have older buildings than most and the sides or back might be a better choice if the front is, say, a pawn shop with unsightly barred windows. If you're worried about trespassing and getting into areas where you don't think you're allowed, just ask someone. Public areas like parks are always good, you'd be surprised at the number of good photos you get by boosting someone into a tree and watching them stagger about for a couple of minutes.
I've never done a photoshoot from anywhere but my own property, myself, but I do find myself scoping out areas in the event that I might have the opportunity for one.
When all else fails, do something indoors. You'd be surprised how much props and background pull a whole picture of someone together.
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Drew P
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« Reply #9 on: September 18, 2012, 12:56:51 pm » |
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Of course,then there's the need for props & such(& not just one or two items  ) |
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PatronZero
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« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2012, 07:13:32 pm » |
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Depending upon where you are, one might consult the local registry of historical places and structures. Public libraries are the best place to visit to start such a search when information gathering leaves virtual realms..
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Anastacia
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« Reply #13 on: September 18, 2012, 11:27:31 pm » |
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Love it! A former coworker of mine recently got married, and the venue was a library, it looked very similar to what you've posted, from the pictures I've seen. Now I'm curious as to whether they're the same? There can't be that many libraries so magnificent in the area, can there? |
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