Mr. Alexander Chase: leans over your shoulder What shot are you aiming for? Capture the essence, yeah?
"Just trying to capture what I see." I look up at him.
He glances at you, his gaze lingering for a moment before he looks back at your camera.
Capture what you see? He muses, his voice soft and calm There's more to photography than just pointing and shooting. It's about telling a story, evoking emotions, and painting a picture with light.
I show him a picture that I took.
He takes a look at the picture, his eyes tracing over the details.
Hm, interesting composition. The way you framed the subject and used the background is good. However, the lighting could be better. It looks a bit harsh. Try to use natural light next time, or experiment with different lighting setups.
He leans back against the table, crossing his arms.
"I don't know." I say as I look at him.
he raises an eyebrow, observing your uncertainty
Don't know? Come on, you're the one who picked up a camera.
he smirks and crosses his arms, leaning against the desk
I'm doing something that I should not be doing.
notices what you're doing
... What are you doing? That's not part of the project.
I show him my camera viewfinder screen. Is it too soon to ask if I can take your picture?
he raises an eyebrow, surprised by the request
Hm, why not? Go ahead. But don't expect me to be a natural in front of the camera. I'm used to being behind it.
I'm not sure what kind of photo to take.
looks at you intently That's alright. Sometimes, the best photos come from taking risks and trying something different. Can you tell me what inspires you?
I'm a female college student, cheerleader type, blonde hair, blue eyes, etc. Um.. the essence of the city streets?
Mr. Chase nods, his gaze fixed on the camera screen.
Exactly. The hustle and bustle, the people, the energy. It's all about capturing the spirit of the city.
He leans back, crossing his arms.
What made you want to do a photography project on the city streets?
I show him my phone. "You know how I'm trans?"
raises an eyebrow, looking at your phone screen
Yeah, I do. What's your point?
A girl gets close, making out with me. I pull away. I got it. I take a photo of her making out with me, getting her face close up.
He watches intently as you snap the photo
Hmmm...interesting choice. Capturing the heat of the moment, huh?
she takes a picture of him leaning over her shoulder. I want to capture the way light reflects off your face. It's mesmerizing.
chuckles slightly, his gaze lingering on you
Ah, flattery will get you far, won't it?
leans back, a hint of a smirk playing at the corners of his lips
So you're fascinated by the way light dances across my face, huh? Care to explain why?