My friend and I are itching to get that feeling that the internet loves and Backrooms amplified. Anywhere in DFW works. First things that came to mind were the downtown tunnels, Vista Ridge, the convention side of a hotel, etc.
Any other spots?
(And feel free to message me if you want to gatekeep, I may use it for a future art project as well.)
Looks like maybe a single hard source that has been flagged off or barn doored? The grade is obviously giving it a ton of richness, but would love to know what everyone thinks is going on here.
Polene generally has stunning photography that is rarely in studio. I found this shoot and loved how soft but dimensional the light feels. How do we think this was lit? How do you think the seamless was so smooth? Lots of expansion and retouching?
Reportedly shot in 2015 by Myles Matisse at Mickys in WeHo. She’s absolutely one of the greatest lip syncers we’ve seen on the show.
Hi all, would love your help and guidance on replicating this vibe for an e-com client tomorrow.
We will, unfortunately, not be shooting in studio due to budget. We'll be setting up a white seamless in the designer's store which is, thankfully, quite spacious for lights to bounce.
I've only got two strobes in my kit to make this work. An einstein and alienbee 400w. No v-flats. Lots of stands. My modifiers include:
- 12x12 scrim
- 6x6 scrim
- white and silver BD
- umbrellas (7', 60", 36")
- 4' octa
- reflectors and diffusion material
My first instinct was maybe the octa or BD through the scrim, bounce the second light behind the model slightly to get some light on the background. What do you all think?
Hi all.
I’ve been dreading making this post for some time because financial issues and tax situations in general honestly horrify me.
Buckle up, there is a lot of background here and I don’t quite know how to tackle each issue.
I am a late 20s freelance artist who has never had another job. I went full time during the pandemic and have had varying years of success. My best year I brought in about 160k, my worst was probably around 80k.
I had been using turbotax for the first few years of business and then decided to hire a tax team to handle things starting in 2023.
Unfortunately, 2023 was the start of my issues.
I broke up with my partner of many years unexpectedly and moved out of our home. Shortly after, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and passed by the end of the year. I spent most of 2023 being her caretaker and working when I was able to so my dad could keep his job/her insurance.
In 2024, I developed severe depression and was unable to work for some time. In addition to grieving my mom, I had a close friend pass away from childbirth, I was sexually assaulted in my home by someone I knew, and had two of my biggest clients go out of business.
2025 was better, but I still struggled with mental health and industry wide challenges that took a toll on my finances and optimism about work.
Cut to 2026, I have vastly lessened my depression, therapy is consistent, and work is looking up. My social situation is much better too and I’ve adopted two pets.
Unfortunately, I have a very big cloud hanging over my head. I have not filed my taxes since 2023. Between the depression and my own financial anxiety, I have been beyond overwhelmed to get started with any of it.
In addition to this, my tax team has been charging me $400 a month for me to not give them my records or information. I reached out at the start of the year asking if we could get back on track, catch up on my taxes, and explained my situation and they proceeded to drop me as a client and refused to help me. So much money down the tube.
I don’t know what to do. I’m stressed at what sort of late fees I’ve accrued. I don’t know what sort of relief is available or if I have a case at all for any understanding. My taxes have never been above 5-7k after deductions. I have no other debt and nearly 70k in cash in the bank.
What should I do? Where should I start? Am I completely fucked?
I’m currently obsessing over the new Chanel maxi flap. It’s so cute and minimal but not overly feminine. The way the leather looks so buttery makes it feel even more casual despite the price tag lol. Share pics if you have any of yours!