Happy Sunday

Dear Everyone,

Relax.

Labels: 125PX, Happy Sunday, Relax, Rollei, Shoes, Taylor Shaw, Uke in the Corner, Window Light

posted by Caleb | 6:24 AM | 0 Comments

Hand Placement

So much is said by the way someone holds her hands. Such a small detail, and such a big part of an image!

Labels: 125PX, Cary's Studio, Kodak, On White, Rollei

posted by Caleb | 7:06 AM | 0 Comments

Robbie Caponetto

Whenever I have the opportunity, I love assisting Robbie Caponetto. Great guy, and a good travel partner.

This is from a shoot near ATL a couple months again.

I missed on the focus, but I still like the shot a lot.

Labels: 160NC, On Location, photographer, Robbie Caponetto, Rollei, Wood

posted by Caleb | 7:41 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

Our Home

I love our home...

Labels: 800, Flowers, Kodak, Our Home, Rollei, Window Light

posted by Caleb | 7:07 AM | 1 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

The Marriage of Erin & Matthew Francisco

Labels: Erin and Matt, Friends, Rollei, Weddings

posted by Caleb | 10:16 AM | 2 Comments

The Howell Family 09

Amazing family. Amazing images. Go figure.

Labels: 125PX, 160NC, Dothan, Family, family shoot, Film, Howell, Mamiya, Rollei, RZ67

posted by Caleb | 7:00 AM | 2 Comments

Sam Abell - Two Views

Sam Abell spoke at Look3 a year or so ago. After I heard him speak about his new book The Life of a Photograph, I found it and I bought it.

One of the most amazing aspects of the book is his study of two perspectives.

He'd take a picture of something,



then he'd move, and take the "same picture".



EVERYTHING changes!

When we were leaving our Honeymoon I was walking to the plane and realized I needed to shoot off the rest of a roll I had in the Rollei. Reminded of ol' Sam, I took a few shots of the same thing but at different perspectives.





Anyway, I thought I would mention this...

Labels: Honeymoon, Plane, Rollei, St. Lucia, Trash

posted by Caleb | 11:50 AM | 0 Comments

James Lewis, Bettola

James Lewis is a master.

Labels: 125PX, Bettola, Food, James Lewis, Kodak, On White, Rollei

posted by Caleb | 4:16 PM | 0 Comments

St. Lucia

Getting massive amounts of film back in. Some I can show immediately (personal work), and some will take a few months (editorial).

Let the flow begin.

Labels: 400NC, Boat, Hammock, Honeymoon, Rollei, Sky, St. Lucia, Trees, Water

posted by Caleb | 2:18 PM | 0 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

Costa Rica - Allison & Bob - Part 2 - Pictures

Sorry this is late.







Click HERE to see the rest of my pictures.

and

Click HERE to see the real pictures by Cary Norton.

Labels: 400CN, Allison Miller, Bob Miller, Costa Rica, Rollei

posted by Caleb | 1:00 PM | 0 Comments

Allison Miller

Labels: 400CN, Allison Miller, Black and White, Bob Miller's Wife, Costa Rica, Rollei, San Jose

posted by Caleb | 9:40 AM | 0 Comments

The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

24 days and counting....

Labels: 400CN, Costa Rica, Laura Vandal, Rollei, San Jose, The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

posted by Caleb | 10:01 AM | 2 Comments

Storm in Manuel Antonio

Click Here if you would like to purchase this print!

Labels: 400NC, Etsy, Manuel Antonio, Print, Purchase, Rollei, Storm

posted by Caleb | 5:21 PM | 0 Comments