I recently got this image of Lyz back from the developers…first film shot I’ve done in quite some time! Now I’m going to have to wrestle with my husband over the film camera more often…definitely going to be stealing it for some upcoming shoots!
Sharon
A portrait of Sharon, back in the day…makeup by the wonderful Talya Taylor.
Reflections
Did this shoot with Emily here for portraiture, and decided to play around with one of those beauty mirrors. Shot it with film to get a grainier texture for a moodier image. 
Exploiting my Visitor
What happens when a chef comes to stay with me for a week? Well, for starters, I get spoiled with amazing food, and second, I stick them in front of my camera. Everyone gets to play with the bear sword, and the other knife adds a little badassery (is too, a word) while tying in with the chef thing. Mmmm…chocolate coffee cinnamon pancakes…never had so much fun in my own kitchen!
Black and White Brittany
Simplicity is a novelty with this lovely lady who has been photographed dancing all over NYC and London…
The Doctor is in…
Meet Ryan!
I went to visit Ryan last month…we’d known each other for a year before we actually met in person, and I had promised photos in the beginning. Glad to finally get these done, and to give him a big hug. Once again, this was bedside lamp lighting, but I did my best…and entertained myself by playing with contrast.
Masked and Unmasked
Quickie post…prepping for todays shoot!
Statue
Oh this model was such a good sport…it was really hot that day and she modeled like a champ, with a light coating of powder all over her. This is what happens when I get loose and the museum and decide that I MUST do a statue shoot. No, I couldn’t wait till fall 😛
Music
I think that photographing people “doing their thing” is one of the best ways to capture them. This works especially well with musicians…I like to let them play for a bit so they get to that intense place where they can forget I’m even there and just play naturally. The cellist used to babysit for me, btw! I grew up pretty close to Juilliard and had some pretty awesome musicians live with the family.
Have you ever been photographed “doing your thing?” If so, how was the experience for you?
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