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Deconstructing Film Noir -or- Finding Darkness
In college (some years ago) I made it a point to study and deconstruct film noir lighting. Specifically the works of John Alton, Akira Kurosaw and Ridley Scott really influenced me as I work hard to reproduce their darkness in personal projects. Some years later, … Read More →
Head Shots
At first, the thought of doing corporate head-shots does not evoke a whole lot of creativity. For the most part they are pretty standard portraits used for annual reports and company profiles. This does not mean that you shouldn’t leave enough room for spontaneity and … Read More →
You Think You Know Somebody
When speaking of Richard Avedon’s work, Poul Erik Tøjner wrote ” He [Avedon] intensified presence by removing what is surrounding it. ” Not that I am comparing my self to the Avedon, but I do believe I am beginning to understand what Poul was on … Read More →
Designer: Alley Collection
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting the Spring/Summer Look Book for Alley Collection. Alley is run by the soon-to-be husband & wife team of John Roblee and Laura Patnaude. This San Francisco based label goes out of it’s way to ensure that … Read More →
Kristen Montgomery
Not much to say with this post, accept that a little bit of fill flash goes a long way. Book Kristen here. She is a real pleasure to work with.
This Old Town
A recent trip to Fresno California surprisingly yielded some unexpected inspiration to shoot. So much inspiration infact, that I had to take notes of spaces to return to because I ran out of time. Around many corners I found scenes that are indicative of the … Read More →
A Thin Line Between Portraiture & Fashion
Two weeks ago I had the pleasure of photographing Gregory, who surprisingly enough does not have representation. I am choosing to highlight his images because it reminds me that my path to fashion photographer really stems from a love of portraiture. Gregory is a model … Read More →
Tiny Dancer
Last week I had the pleasure of shooting a ballerina named Elana. As she warms up on set, I am immediately in awe of her athleticism and talent. To be honest I am actually a bit intimidated but let’s keep that between us. Seeing how … Read More →