Just wanted to share some of the shots I didn't use for the Touch Challenge. My original concept was to smash the marshmallows into a face (mine, in these images) and have the sticky threads pulling off forehead, nose, cheeks, etc
  
I tried these using the self timer and manual focus with the camera on a tripod, and used black foamcore board for the background . The lighting also was not as dramatic as I wanted it.
When I went with the second concept of the kids smooshing the marshmallows in their hands and making a sticky "cat's cradle", I was able to control the situation better. I also had my main light source bouncing off a white foamcore to light Samantha and Zach.
 
Despite what you might think, the marshmallow comes off really easily with warm water. (I should know as I smashed about 30 of them into my face over a series of many takes...) And 15 seconds in the microwave makes them *really* *really* hot!
Thanks for all the wonderful comments. I appreciate it.
Dave
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