It seems like everything these days is either Star Wars or inspired by Star Wars. However, unlike many photos I’m seeing lately, this set is kickass in its own right.
The concept itself isn’t new, but Barcelona-based photographer Manu Cabañero hit the nail on the head with his milk-splashed characters of Princess Leia, Like Skywalker and Darth Vader. And there’s more to come…
Manu was very excited to discuss his photos with DIYP and told us that other that a considerable amount of time going into the preparations, each image took 2-3 hours to photograph. Post-production was also involved, as I’m sure you can imagine, and took slight longer than the actual photoshoots.
“Although it’s an exhausting project it’s very satisfying when you see that the result is what you wanted,” Manu told DIYP, adding that he’d love to create more photos in the series and already has ideas for some.
If these photos seem somewhat familiar it’s because Manu’s series was inspired by Jaroslav Wieczorkiewicz’s Splash Heroes. Speaking of Jaroslav’s work, Manu told The Phoblographer “It was magic and I wanted to make that magic”.
Other than providing inspiration, Splash Heroes also doubled as a reference for Manu to show his models. He also used sketches created in Photoshop (below) which he says helped him understand what he himself was after.
This kind of work can be extremely difficult and time consuming, and since Manu is still eager to continue with it, we asked him for a tip for those interested in the technique as well:
“Do it!! You can do whatever you want. The most important thing is to put passion on your work. I think that the trial and error method is the key of this type of photography technique”.
As for gear, Manu used a Canon 7D, Tamron 24-70mm, several speedlite flashes and light diffusers and a bunch of AA batteries.
You can follow Manu’s work on Facebook.
[via The Phoblographer]
P.S. if you just want to experiment with Milk Splashes there are splashes that you can download (or buy) here and here.
Never saw black milk splashes before. It’s insane
Only “girls” with tatoo show naked a**. Why? Because they think they are strong and independent. The reality is different – it wh*res. Sad but true story.
Congratulations, this is the single most ignorant thing I’ve read in a long time.
Please exit the gene pool.
Jesse Russell
Long time ago I knew four girls with tattoos and they were all lost.
No girl without a tattoo does not behave like those.
So do not tell me what to think.
Right now, I know more than four girls with tattoos and most of them are quite down on earth.
Some girls without tattoos does not behave like them.
So, do not throw quotes from random celebrities at us, to validate your own presumptions.
Stupid is as stupid says…sigh. I know plenty of models who pose naked who do not have tattoos.
And the award for the most ignorant generalisation goes to…
LOL nice try. Anyway if you want a proof – look at females “pornostar”.
You went full retard… NEVER go full retard.
They were lost? Must have been before cell phones… Thank god for my GPS… Haven’t been lost in years. GPS always gets me to my favorite tattoo artist. :-D
Ian McArthur I see, your intellectual level is too low for me to want to discuss with you.
This month, everyone their mom are just milking a certain franchise.
Sebastian Simon