These images make me think of all the cool things that come to mind, inspired by this shoot...like:
the magic of shared laughter
the music of Hinder and SuperChick
the coolness of Spiderman memorabilia
the unspeakable gratification of seeing the perfect image materialize...
right before your very eyes.
Enjoy more of Courtney's images. I have a feeling this is only the beginning.
R
What an amazing session...my first ever with Courtney. And from the very first image taken, it was absolute magic.
So, imagine me cramming myself into tight corners to get the shot (leading me to realize that I should just bring a personal chiropractor with me on shoots), trying not to burn the house down with the hot lights...and attempting to train two cute and inquisitive pre-schoolers into the art of photographic assisting (um...what's that about child labor laws??)
All the while, Courtney's smile and natural beauty is lighting up every single shot, making each one a portfolio quality image.
But don't take my word for it...
R
Had is back on the blog this week!
We're highlighting a couple frames from our film shoot at the lake last summer, the only film shoot I've done so far this year...so, yes ,translated-that means it's a HUGE deal. My objective will be to move back to film with the high-end commercial work coming our way in the future, as nothing (certainly in the digital world) can surpass or even match the lush, unmistakable resonance and presence of film. And so, film, particularly black and white, was the ideal medium to capture the subtle and moving qualities of Hadley's radiance and expressiveness during out lake shoot.
But, beyond the superior richness and tonality embodied in the film scans, I'm noticing other impressions coming to mind...such as the nearly-audible lapping of the waves and the call of the purple martins circling overhead and the whisper of the wind in the pines...
Ah, summer.
R
For our modeling and commercial lifestyle shoots, I have done more shoots with Taylor than with anyone else this year. And it's no wonder...with the kind of success that results from our collaborations. But, you're always seeing some of my favorite picks on the blog posts following our shoots...for a change, I thot it would be great for you to see Taylor's top picks from our work thus far in 2007. And, I'm sure you'll see more before year's end!!
R
I have been so looking forward to this shoot...our first together in over six months (how do our schedules always become so crazy??)
Went deep into the woods in search of inspiration...and it was all about perspective, the towering trees and luminous light, the exotic beauty before my lens, the laughter shared in an unusually warm late October breeze.
I sooo have the best job in the world. Here's why:
R
Here's to the simple elements that comprise the ideal afternoon session:
Bouncing volleyballs around, romping about amidst the swirl of fall foliage, sharing spontaneous laughter, dancing to tunes by The All American Rejects, enjoying the simple reward of an oreo cookie...
And, most of all, seeing the beauty of Kasey's smile, lighting up the moment.
R
I conjured up that title 'cus I am rapidly becoming Kasey's #1 fan.
This lifestyle talent portfolio is selected from about 200 images created on a recent Sunday...and confirms for me anew the magic of Kasey's beauty and expressiveness that shines through in every image.
This is the reward that makes the exhaustive hours of shooting and marathon sessions of editing worthwhile.
And I'm proud to share it with you.
R
P.S. Tomorrow, Kasey Part Two
Check out these awesome new pics of Alycia...or, if you're in the inner circle, "Lyc"! (that's pronounced "Leesh" just so you know!)
At the end of the day, it's all about the lighting in this art form to which I have been called. Playing off the flattering soft beauty of window light, the golden rays of sunlight spilling into an beautiful home setting...or the subtle glow of lamplight is what totally, completely makes the shot. There is nothing more natural, more real or more pleasing to the eye.
You'll see that embodied in the lifestyle modeling portfolio images displayed here.
And you will totally wish you were with us for the chocolate chip cookies fresh out of the oven!
R
What a great shoot. This is only my second shoot with Kasey and judging by the exceptional results, I believe there are a lot more sessions in our future.
All I have to do is ask Kasey to conjure up the mood or concept I'm looking for and she's right there with the expression. It's definitely magic. And an exceptional talent for someone who's in the eighth grade this year at school.
In fact, we weaved the aura of all things school-related into the theme of these lifestyle talent images. So, my day was spent surrounded by library books and backpacks, lockers and bleachers.
Brings back some awesome memories!
R
Professional makeup styling courtesy of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio and Minot Medical Spa on Central Avenue, downtown Minot
