Monday, March 1, 2010

Duquette & Morgan Johnston

Morgan & Duquette Johnston

Great friends and a really good looking / incredible couple.



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Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Really Old Shot

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.

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Monday, February 22, 2010

Allison & Joseph Engagement

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...

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Sunday, February 21, 2010

Taylor Shaw

Taylor Shaw

Do you know his music? No?


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Monday, February 1, 2010

Allison & Joseph

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...


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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Doug Powell

Doug Powell

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

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Taylor's Friend

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:

Matt Chancey

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....


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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Bedouins International

Bedouins International - Team

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



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Thursday, December 24, 2009

The Marriage of Erin & Matthew Francisco




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Monday, December 7, 2009

The Francisco Wedding: Polaroid Preview

The Francisco Wedding

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...

The Francisco Wedding

The Francisco Wedding

The Francisco Wedding

The Francisco Wedding

The Francisco Wedding

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Did I mention....

I love Rodney Smith...

that I love Rodney Smith?

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Monday, September 21, 2009

James Lewis' Bettola

James Lewis

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.

Bettola

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.

Bettola

Bettola

Bettola

Bettola

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

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Friday, August 28, 2009

Two Random Ones...

Bob w/ Rollei

Boots on Letters

Putting together a story with Cory Bordonaro.

Preparing to get married (NEXT SATURDAY!!).

Busy.

Love you!

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Monday, August 10, 2009

On White - Amelia Strauss

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.

Amelia Strauss

Amelia Strauss

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Friday, July 17, 2009

On White - Jeremy Carter & David Blumberg

Jeremy Carter

David Blumberg

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

On White - Jimmy Hrom

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!

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