Art Inspired By Art

This past week I was asked to come up with a photograph inspired by another painting or photograph. My mind instantly went to one of my favorite images of all time, featuring John Lennon and Yoko Ono taken by Annie Leibovitz. I am currently reading her book, "at work" in where she describes how this photograph came about. Sometimes, the best shots you take are the ones where you are not in complete control. You will have to read the book to learn why. Unfortunately, this was one of the last photographs of John Lennon before he was shot the next day. I love it when my friends are up to participate in my crazy requests. I asked Jamie and Traci if they wouldn't mind recreating this photograph, but with a modern spin. I didn't expect them to jump on board right away but they both agreed and thought it would be fun. It was. I came over with a large ladder, sheet and my camera. We moved all of the furniture out of the way to place the sheet o...