photography

Camera + Blades

Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by lizzusev

My last shoot in NYC…and a perfect day to post this wintery one since we just got hit with a snowstorm.

Maria contacted me about doing some shots of her skating, so off to Wollman Rink I went, armed with camera. This was really fun, and a challenge since I’ve never shot a skater before. With the dancers, it’s a little easier since they can strike a pose…yes, often it requires timing for kicks and jumps, but strap some blades to their feet and send them flying around a sheet of ice? Totally different ballgame! I had to learn her specific timing and be ready when she took off. Total blast. I learned all sorts of things about the life of a skater, and the differences between jumps. That’s always a cool bonus for me, getting to chat and learn about what the subject really loves to do.

Ashleigh

Posted on January 18, 2016 by lizzusev

First shoot of 2016! Oh my. Memorize this face, people…you’re going to see her on stage someday! This is one talented woman! Ashleigh came to New York from Melbourne to study acting/singing/dance and we got together to do some dance shots.

You can tell when someone really loves what they do, and it’s crystal clear that she does…

I learned how to levitate people with my camera…kidding…her jumps are pretty amazing…

After several poses, jumps, and outfit changes (more in a later post), I felt that she needed to feel free to move how she wanted, so I decided to not worry about backgrounds, chairs, or exit signs and just have her dance the way she wanted to. Holy eff. What I witnessed in that moment was so special…

Backgrounds, outfits, and fabric are fun, but nothing compared to just watching her do her thing. It was hard for me to remember to even click the shutter and I was tearing up behind my glasses…an amazing and passionate performance! My only regret is having so little time with Ashleigh before I move to Seattle (next week, yikes), but I’m so thankful we met.

Lady in Red

Posted on December 15, 2015December 15, 2015 by lizzusev

Another one from the lets get naked outdoors in NYC in December shoot!

In other news, I’m moving to Seattle late Jan! I’ll miss NYC but look forward to new faces on the West Coast…

Fort Tryon Park

Posted on December 12, 2015December 12, 2015 by lizzusev

My request was for “dreamy” outfits to go with this stone and ivy background, so Heather broke out her wedding dress…love those sleeves! Her sister made it, and it still looks gorgeous years later.

Freezing Nude

Posted on December 8, 2015 by lizzusev

Here’s one of the results from the outdoor December shoot! Believe it or not, this is in New York City…the Hudson River is to the right, and a stone wall that thankfully no one peered over is on the left. A hidden spot in Ft. Tryon park with these wild branches. Heather was a trooper, and before you think I’m too mean, it was 52 out…

Persephone Awakening

Posted on December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 by lizzusev

So now that the time change has happened, I’m doing what I can to stay awake and positive. Yep, one of those people that struggles with winter blues and it’s not pretty. Gotten better at handling it though! I shot this series as more of a springtime thing, but I’m posting it today because it’s gray, rainy, and dark at 4:30. Sometimes reminders of the spring to come are helpful.