Hey folks. Just wanted to let you know that the podcast interview I did with Ron Davis and Shawna Rencher is now live.
You can check it out on the Glamour Apprentice web site or download via iTunes.
My thanks again to Ron and Shawna for their interest in sharing my vision and approach with the world. Be sure to bookmark the Glamour Apprentice web site to check out other featured photographers and some great educational content.
16 July 2009
14 July 2009
Upon Reflection...
I just had a fantastic interview with Ron Davis for a podcast that will be posted soon at http://www.glamourapprentice.com/podcast. I will post the direct link once it's live. I was asked some surprising, interesting and philosophical questions regarding my approach and outlook as an artist and photographer.
I can't get over how much that helped me to reflect and to reach within to illustrate why I do what I do, why I do it how I do, and how I view others' work. I think that's an exercise I will perform myself at regular intervals, or especially when I get frustrated in any way.
I had no problem vocalizing my appreciation for the wide variety of models that I work with. Each one is special and each brings out something new in me. I seek to glorify what makes each of them wonderful to me.
I sincerely appreciate that Ron reached out to me for this podcast and am humbled by the chance to share my philosophy with others.
I can't get over how much that helped me to reflect and to reach within to illustrate why I do what I do, why I do it how I do, and how I view others' work. I think that's an exercise I will perform myself at regular intervals, or especially when I get frustrated in any way.
I had no problem vocalizing my appreciation for the wide variety of models that I work with. Each one is special and each brings out something new in me. I seek to glorify what makes each of them wonderful to me.
I sincerely appreciate that Ron reached out to me for this podcast and am humbled by the chance to share my philosophy with others.
27 January 2009
21 January 2009
17 January 2009
Wild Kingdom Photo Shoot
No animals were harmed in the making of these images. But one of them creeped me the hell out.
The first night we planned this shoot, Chicago enjoyed the worst tornado warnings in recent history. The model, Gia (Panzer Princess), brought along her cuddly little companion, an iguana named Arson. Nikita stayed away from the reptile but was very curious. We had to keep an eye on her. Amy J was on hand for makeup and she created the kick-ass spines for Gia. By hand.
Before we got too deep into it, we noticed that the online weather reports were severe. Loose debris and Smart Cars were blowing past the windows. We had to call it off and stay away from the windows.
Take II
Gia brought the "big bug" back. Amy J did the make-up and applied the spines with spirit gum. A trying process, but patience and steady hands kept it together.
We got some beautifully artistic but relatively intense shots. A nice balance of softness with edge. I kept the lighting simple, using a soft contrast technique.
No real incident with the crawly creatures. They were laying about two feet apart after the shoot and then the iguana decides it wants to go in the kitchen. Right past Nikita, who was laying down (see picture). Nikita sprung up as the bug scurried past, arcing into a perfect crescent, her tail along the contour of her spine.
The bug kept going and Nikita remained frozen in confusion.
So anyhow, we got some great images, the best of which are posted here.
Wonderful, SImple Light
You can say so much with so little. While a multi-strobe lighting set-up brings incredible dimension, a single whisper of softness is enough to sculpt dreams out of reality.
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