Tuesday, June 30, 2009

In The Studio - Jon Black

Today, I shot the great Jon Black. Jon and I have a good history of photos together, and it's always fun to shoot with him.

Be sure to check out the blog on Friday to see a shot from this shoot On White.

Labels: 5D, Friends, jon black, Musician, On Green, Portrait

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Monday, June 29, 2009

Weekly Nostalgia - Box Camera

This is my "box camera", aka the Ansco Sure Shot. My brother, Matt, gave this to me about two years ago. I've run three rolls of film through it, and I've loved ever bit of it!

All in all, I don't know that much about this camera, and I kind of like it that way.

Here are a couple shots taken right after it was given to me:





I recently got A scan back from my last roll....a roll that was in the camera for close to a year....yeah...



Take a breath, and enjoy your day!

Labels: Ansco Sure Shot, Box Camera, Gift, Josh Hausen

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Rest Your Eyes - DJ AM

Driving back to LA, after shooting an insane wedding. Insane in the greatest way possible!

Today, you should check out DJ AM.

Why?

Personal reason - He DJ-ed a party last night, and I danced until 3...so amazing!

Check him out Here.

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Saturday, June 27, 2009

Wedding Days - Payden & Lane

Let's journey back to one of my first weddings I ever shot through A Bryan Photo.

Payden & Lane were/are/will be incredible!



Give me a bride that wants to play football in her dress before the ceremony, and I'm a happy camper.

posted by Caleb | 7:00 AM | 1 Comments

Friday, June 26, 2009

On White - Rob Culpepper

In California. Rob is tired.

Labels: California, On White, Portrait, Rob Culpepper

posted by Caleb | 4:31 PM | 1 Comments

Thursday, June 25, 2009

You need to see this... - Corey Godbey

On the subject of illustation, Corey Godbey pretty much blows my mind.







When I stumbled across the Portland Studios websites two years ago, I also found Corey's blog "Light Night Rains". If you use some sort of blog reader, please start following Corey. He does an incredible job walking his readers through step by step of his creative process.




Corey's latest project is called "Terrible Yellow Eyes, a blog solely dedicated to the celebration of the Children's book "Where the Wild Things Are">. Every Friday, a list of incredible illustrators post their own tribute to the book.





Make sure to check out Corey, and tell him I sent you!

Labels: Corey Godbey, Illustrations, Inspiration, Terrible Yellow Eyes, Where the Wild Things Are, You need to see this

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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Lab Love - Laura

Richard Photo Lab rocked out my film this week and got it to me a day early! God love 'em!

Next Week: Engagement Session - Brianna and Wayne. Here's a preview. Awkward family photo ACTIVATE!



Peace. - Caleb

Labels: 160NC, Lab Love, Laura Vandal, Rollei

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

In the Studio - Redesign

Yesterday and today are redesign days for mine and Bob's studio space. More pictures to follow when it is complete, but so far we are totally kickin it's butt!

Labels: Bob, In the Studio

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Monday, June 22, 2009

Weekly Nostalgia - Halloween

I know it's a little early for Halloween, but I couldn't resist posting this shot. How insane is this?!

Labels: Bunny Ears, Creepy Sisters in the back, Found, Halloween, I'm Happy to be a Pumpkin, Slide, Weekly Nostalgia

posted by Caleb | 10:03 AM | 1 Comments

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Rest Your Eyes - Joel Scott Davis

Every Sunday, stop by the blog to pick up your weekly prescription of rest-filled music.

Besides, you need your strength to prepare for another jam packed week of images!


Listen to composer (and friend) Joel Scott Davis. Click HERE.


Take two, get plenty of rest, and I'll see you in the morning!

Labels: Joel Scott Davis, music, Rest Your Eyes, Sunday

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Saturday, June 20, 2009

Wedding Days - Lauren & Tim

Most Saturdays I put on a suit, grab my gear, and go shoot a wedding.

I seriously love it.

To me, weddings are an invitation to story. It is a day when a new family is created, and they have asked you to present this most memorable of days in pictures. What an incredible honor!

Almost every wedding I shoot is in partnership with THE southern wedding company A Bryan Photo. What does this mean? Their systems, their management of details, their color work, and all I have to do is hang out with our incredible clients and shoot! It's pretty much a dream for shooting weddings.

I figured since it's such a regular occurrence, I would use Satudays to showcase favorite shots from past, present, and future (not possible, but I'll try) weddings. I'm going to let the pictures speak for themselves, but let me know if you have any questions about location, who these people are, cameras I used, etc.

Basic Personal Rules for a Wedding Day:

- Schedule is minimum, go with the flow. Get there early, get her to the chapel on time, leave with the dancing is done
- Film over digital whenever possible
- Go for 12 great images
- Create, don't Cover
- Server the client by taking the shots YOU want to take. They hired you for you. Shoot who you are, and they will not be disappointed.

Let it begin.

Starting if off is one of my most Favorite weddings ever - Lauren & Tim












This wedding was actually featured in the Spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings! I'm pretty excited about that.





View the rest of this wedding, as well as the incredible 8mm (shot by Rob Culpepper), by clicking HERE.

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Friday, June 19, 2009

Get my Portrait On...White - Edwin

Every Friday I will be showing off a portrait taken on a solid color backdrop (white, black, etc.)

Why?

As much as I love giving an image a sense of place, I also love creating a neutral environment. By putting a subject "On White" you take them out of context, and drop them into a place that could be any place. It puts subjects on even ground, as well as focuses the viewer on the intricacies of what is going on "right here".

*Note: I love showing pulled back shots. You can see what is there, and what I took away.



Most of these images will be fresh. Today's is a little old because I'm in traveling all day.

Feel free to follow me during my travels, via Twitter, or that creepy car behind us.

Labels: 160NC, Edwin, Get my Portrait On, On White, Rooster, RZ67

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

You need to see this... - Anna Bond

Thursday is for recommended reading and viewing. Basically a day for me to show off some people I think should be noticed. Let's start with Anna Bond over at Rifle - Blog.





I don't recall exactly how I found Anna's site, but I'm very very very glad I did. Although her blog has nothing to do with firearms, it contains plenty of bang (WORDPLAY!).

Her design has an old, clean, playful feeling that is so refreshing! As you read her blog, you'll see this comes from her incredible appreciation for classic storybook illustrations, and an overall sense of what is lasting.



Her wedding invatations are also pretty incredible.







Go forth and check her out!

Labels: Anna Bond, design, Illustrations, Thursday, You need to see this

posted by Caleb | 9:26 AM | 0 Comments

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Lab Love - Katherine Tucker Contact Sheet

My lab is Richard Photo Lab. They are fantastic. Every Tuesday, I receive film back from these incredible people.



Recently, I've been really digging getting contact sheet made. The only downfall I see with this is the personal scanning process. I don't have a great scanner, so they look pretty dirty when I start to edit. However, the border is so amazing, and I love the natural "behind the scenes" look it gives an image.

I'll be posting a fresh image or two I receive from Richard Photo Lab every Wednesday.

Today: Katherine Tucker - Artist / Potter

Labels: contact sheet, Katherine Tucker, Lab Love, Richard Photo Lab

posted by Caleb | 11:16 AM | 5 Comments

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Moxii - It's Live!!

The Moxii website is live! Props to Katherine and all the crew that put it together. I'm so glad I get to work with those girls (and you too clay)!

Labels: Moxii, website

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In the Studio - In Your Face!

Tuesday are now dubbed "In the Studio - In Your Face!"

What does this mean? Every tuesday I'll be showing you a little glimpse of what's been going on in good ol' SecondRow Studio. We may have interviews with people who stop by, video of a concert, or just photos from our day to day.

First up: SecondRow Studio itself!

It occurred to me today that I've never shown pictures of our place here at SecondRow Studio. Well, all that is about to change.



This is our natural light shooting space. Those windows are absolutely amazing for great, even, light. Almost everything I've shot On White takes place in front of these windows. My bike makes a regular home on that wall because I don't own a lock. Now you know.



This is are second shooting area, mainly used to create a darker environment for when lights are being used. Jason Wallis is the king of this area.



And since everyone needs a giant large format camera in the corner of their meeting area, we got one of those too.

Bob and my workspace is currently under construction and will hopeful be available for next weeks "In the Studio - In Your Face!"

I hope this has been enjoyable for you.

Labels: 5D, Bob, In the Studio, In Your Face, Jason Wallis, SecondRow Studio, Studio

posted by Caleb | 7:04 AM | 1 Comments

Monday, June 15, 2009

Weekly Nostalgia

About 6 or 7 years ago (before I had ever picked up a camera), my best friend Jarrett and I were going through my garage and found an old looking metal box.



Inside this box was a family history in slides. Who's family history? I don't really know. I'm guessing it's a distant cousin or something.



Strangely enough, I kept that box when I moved to Birmingham.

Saturday was an fantastic day of rain, and rain makes me nostalgic. Nostalgia for me is an overwhelming desire to wrap up in something analogue. Something that is both sensory and sentimental. Felt and imaginative.

It is in this spirit that every Monday I'll be sharing a weekly bit of nostalgia. My advice is to look at these pieces whenever you feel that need for the old, tangible, and real. May these little pieces of story add to your own story, and encourage your writing. I hope you enjoy.

Labels: Found, Slide, Weekly Nostalgia

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Friday, June 12, 2009

On White: Wayne and Brianna

When an engagement shoot becomes a road trip, it also becomes a Fantastic engagement shoot!

I'll tell you more of this story when the film gets in, but for now, enjoy these "On White" shots.

Labels: 5D, Brianna Steeves, Friends, Musician, On White, Portrait, wayne grayson

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Double Shot Polaroid - Laura and I

LOVE the way the colors look on this Double-Shot Polaroid!


*By Laura

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Abby Hebert & Her Apron

My friend and fellow GreyHaven cohort, Abby Hebert, came by the studio on Friday.

"Look what I bought for 8 bucks!", says she.

There we have it!

Labels: abby hebert, Aprons, McDonalds, On Gray, Yellow Stripes

posted by Caleb | 5:16 PM | 0 Comments

Garden & Gun - June/July - City Portrait - Birmingham

It's off the press and on the magazine stand! Because of this, I am now free to show you all the b-side images from the story! I hope you enjoy.







To see the rest, click HERE!

Labels: Birmingham, City Portrait, Editorial, Garden and Gun, Publications

posted by Caleb | 10:56 AM | 3 Comments

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Moxii, June

Here's a preview of a shoot I did with Moxii a few days ago.

Labels: Aprons, Emily, June, Moxii

posted by Caleb | 7:00 AM | 0 Comments

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Garden & Gun

Be sure to check out the newest issue (June-July) of Garden & Gun. It comes out this week and I have a 10 page feature in the "City Portait" section. I'll post more on this later, but for now, let's all freak out because I'm on their homepage!!

Labels: Amazing, Freak Out, Garden and Gun, website

posted by Caleb | 7:17 PM | 3 Comments

The Last 7 Months

The Last 7 Months from Caleb Chancey on Vimeo.

Laura and I have done a little bit of traveling in the last 7 months; so I thought I would show it off in 8mm form! I hope you enjoy.

Labels: 8mm, Greenville, Laura Vandal, My Love, New York, Travel, video

posted by Caleb | 1:20 PM | 3 Comments

Rob Culpepper

Random shot of Mr. Culpepper. Rob, you are a scholar and a gentleman.

Labels: 35mm, Black and White, Friends, photographer, Rob Culpepper

posted by Caleb | 7:00 AM | 0 Comments

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Richard Photo Lab: Sneak Peek

Richard Photo Lab (aka the best photo lab EVER), has chosen the film from my recent Lily & Evan Wedding for their "Sneak Peek" section on their blog! Thanks Bill, Brian, and the rest of the Richard group! Thanks also to my great great great friends at A Bryan Photo for connecting me with this amazing couple.

You all make me better than I am.

Labels: A Bryan Photo, Richard Photo Lab, Wedding, Word of Mouth

posted by Caleb | 4:05 PM | 0 Comments

Contact Sheets!

Just got the contact sheets in! I love these things.

Labels: Awesome, Black and White, contact sheet, Friends, Hat, Jeremy Carter, Katie Herzig, Rollei 6001

posted by Caleb | 2:09 PM | 0 Comments

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