52 Week Photo Challenge - Week Eight!
One rainy night I thought it would be a good idea to take the camera out. This is what happens!
Week Eight - Night Lights!
So I always wanted to take a night shot with a backlight on my subject. I conviced Jake to take his truck out with me to the marina in Emeryville and use his head lights at a back light. The ground was all wet and provided a really great glare on the ground. Then I used my car head lights to light him up from the front a little. I actually convinced him to take off all his clothes and pretend like he was running from a young girls father. Those photos are for my eyes only!!!!
Next week's challenge - Use a Creative Lens!
52 Week Photo Challenge - Week Seven!
Wow! That was way more difficult then I expected. This week my challenge was to take a group photo. It is much easier to light one subject then it is to light 10 girls. It was definatley a challenge.
Week Seven - Group Photo!
I combined this photo shoot with a going away party for our Burlesque Sister Kay Bambola. Everyone came over, drank wine, got dressed up and then had some time in front of the camera. I set the camera on a tripod and with very careful and conscious placement I was able to get at least three images of each girl in the photos. I originally wanted everyone in each photo but it worked out better to have a couple of girls in each making a great collection. We all ended the night at the Uptown Nightclub to watch Hubba Hubba Revue.
Click on the photo below to see more images from this gallery. They turned out really fun!
Next week's challenge - Night Lights!
52 Week Photo Challenge - Week Six!
Not only do I have some really amazing photos to show you but I also have an amazing behind the scenes video to go with it!!!
Week Six - Draw Inspiration From Another Art Form!
When my friend told me what she was up to with her boyfriend I had to see for myself. Shibari is an artistic form of rope bondage. In Japanese, 'Shabari' means 'to tie'. Shibari style rigging creates geometric patterns and shapes with rope that contrast beautifully with the human body’s natural curves. The ropes and their texture provide contrast to smooth skin and curves. In Shibari, the model is the canvas, the rope is the paint and brush, and the rigger is the rope artist.
Next week's challenge - A Group Photo!
Click on the photo below to see more from this shoot. You wont believe this when you see it!
52 Week Photo Challenge - Week Five!
I am so exited to show you these fun photos. Shredder Hoops and I had a play date!
Week five - Gels!
When Shredder showed up at my studio with a bag filled of silver fabric I went straight to work. I hung all the silver up to create backdrop and lit it up with gels to make it glow with multiple colors. The silver did a great job at reflecting the gels and the only challenge was how to light Shredder without effecting the colors. I used a constant spot light to limit the direction of light and another one from behind to give her a little definition as well.
Next week's challenge - Draw Inspiration from Another Art Form
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52 Week Photo Challenge - Week Four!
I can't believe it has been four weeks already. I am officially giving myself a pat on the back! Last week the story of a dame by day and dazzel by night was shown in a vintage setting. This week I get to photograph my favorite things in the world!
Week four - A Portrait Without Seeing the Face!
You can imagine the obvious choice for me! My favorite things in the world... Legs! And the best legs I know are that of Kirsten Gerding. I had a very specific idea in mind and we got the perfect shots in a matter of minutes. Then the rest was all play!!!
Next week's challenge - Gels
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