Morgan & Duquette Johnston

Great friends and a really good looking / incredible couple.

Labels: 125PX, Family, Friends, Mamiya, Musician, RZ67

posted by Caleb | 6:43 AM | 1 Comments

Old Shot of Annette

WOW! I randomly found this shot I took right when I first started shooting! I think this was one of my first shoots with a human being. Bryan had just given me a pep talk about pushing myself and always needing to try something new. You can't see it, but I was standing up on a cement window ledge, so that I could shoot down, and I was trying to curve my body so the window light still hit her face.

The yellow glow behind her head was the regular studio overhead light, and NO I did not plan it.

I'm still pretty happy with this photo.

Labels: Friends, I Mean SOOOO OLD, Nikon, Old, Portrait, Really OLD

posted by Caleb | 7:17 AM | 0 Comments

Allison & Joseph Engagement

A couple Saturdays back, I got to spent a great day with these two. Love the shots we got. The above is very much a favorite.

Can't wait to shoot their wedding in June...

Labels: 125PX, Engagement, Friends, Kodak, Mamiya, On Gray, On Grey, RZ67

posted by Caleb | 7:00 AM | 0 Comments

Taylor Shaw

Do you know his music? No?

GO. NOW.

Labels: 125PX, Friends, Kodak, Musician, On White, Portrait, Rollei, Taylor Shaw, The Great Book of John

posted by Caleb | 7:58 AM | 1 Comments

Allison & Joseph

These guys are getting married. I'm shooting their wedding. Joe is my best friend from home.

That is all you need to know for now...

Labels: 100C, Engagement, Friends, Fuji, In Studio, Instant Film, Mamiya, On Gray, On Grey, Polaroid, RZ67

posted by Caleb | 9:07 AM | 1 Comments

Doug Powell

A scholar and a gentleman. I'll post the official images when his site comes to life.

Labels: 100C, Friends, Mamiya, On Gray, On Grey, Portrait

posted by Caleb | 5:21 PM | 0 Comments

By shooting on a solid backdrop, a photographer creates a mystery box for the viewer. By this I mean, the location or time the photograph was taken is never given. Was it natural light, or strobe? Was it a full production, or just a one on one session?

I love "on white" portraits because I love mystery. I love not being given all the information, and just letting things be.

The above portrait was taken in Cary Norton's studio a few weeks ago.

This portrait below was taken outdoors in Apalachicola, FL, almost two years ago:

Why do I bring this up? Well, I've been thinking about environments, and how to create/use them.

A friend has asked me to take his portrait. He wants it to be very classic, and possibly shot on a solid grey. I told him that I would like to find a field somewhere to set up, or perhaps in the middle of a wooded area.

Why?

Because even though he'll be completely on grey, in a suit and bow tie, he loves hunting and the outdoors. So even if the environment is not seen in the background, it may show up in his face, or how he holds his hands. His shoulders may be more relaxed. His dog may be out of frame and he may react in a way that you could never achieve in a studio.

Or maybe I'm just bored and want to go outside....

Labels: 125PX, 400 Tri-X, Family, Friends, On White, Rollei

posted by Caleb | 3:43 PM | 3 Comments

Bedouins International

It was an absolute joy to give something to this team who gives so much to the world. Check out their site Bedouins International.

Labels: 160NC, Bedouins, Friends, Mamiya, RZ67

posted by Caleb | 2:02 PM | 0 Comments

The Marriage of Erin & Matthew Francisco

Labels: Erin and Matt, Friends, Rollei, Weddings

posted by Caleb | 10:16 AM | 2 Comments

The Francisco Wedding: Polaroid Preview

I'm so happy with this wedding. I'm planning on having it complete by Christmas, so all stories will wait until it's released.

Let's just say, the day started at 8:30 with the guys having a snowball fight...

Labels: 100C, Erin and Matt, FP100-B, Friends, Fuji, Instant Film, Mamiya, On White, Polaroid, RZ67, Wedding, Weddings

posted by Caleb | 2:19 PM | 2 Comments

Did I mention....

that I love Rodney Smith?

Labels: 100C, Field, Friends, Instant Film, Jeremy Carter, Mamiya, Rodney Smith, RZ67

posted by Caleb | 4:17 PM | 1 Comments

James Lewis' Bettola

I shot James Lewis for an article in Garden & Gun's June 2009 issue. During the shooting, James and I realized that we saw eye to eye on many subject including: presentation of image, quality over quantity, and the ever ongoing pursuit of knowledge.



I've had to pleasure of shooting James' restaurant Bettola a few times since, and it will be my continued pleasure to shoot it in the future.









If you are in Birmingham, please do yourself the service of experiencing this incredible creator.

Labels: Bettola, Creative Process, Creatives, Food, Friends, James Lewis

posted by Caleb | 11:04 AM | 2 Comments

Two Random Ones...

Putting together a story with Cory Bordonaro.

Preparing to get married (NEXT SATURDAY!!).

Busy.

Love you!

Labels: 400CN, Bob Miller, Boots, Friends, Letterpress, Rollei

posted by Caleb | 5:32 PM | 0 Comments

On White - Amelia Strauss

The great Amelia Strauss stopped by the studio last week to get a couple On White shots for her upcoming site! Make sure to check out Amelia's Current Site and look for the new one in the next month.

Labels: 5D, Amelia Strauss, Friends, On White, photographer

posted by Caleb | 8:26 AM | 3 Comments

On White - Jeremy Carter & David Blumberg

Labels: Birmingham, David Blumberg, designer, Friends, Jeremy Carter, Nashville, On White

posted by Caleb | 9:32 AM | 0 Comments

On White - Jimmy Hrom

I have film coming in tomorrow, so Lab Love will be pushed until then.

For now, enjoy this shot of Jimmy. He does 8-bit Nintendo DeeJaying!

Check it out!

Labels: Friends, Jimmy Hrom, Musician, Nintendo, On White

posted by Caleb | 4:25 PM | 1 Comments