paul mitchell.
August 30, 2008 | Filed Under people, portrait | Leave a Comment
The Paul Mitchell school of Cosmetology and other Girl Things, throws a hair and fashion show once a quarter. Last July I was hired to document the stylist’s work and the following runway show. The guest list consisted of a dozen high-end salons around San Francisco, as well as the parents of the budding stylists. Though I had considered myself retired from event photography, I couldn’t turn down a good party. For events like these, a solid dSLR with a high-end flash usually does the trick. Plus it’s good practice to keep my reflexes fresh. Showing up early to warm up to the space and the people is the best thing you can do.
In the loft space before the show, I set up a makeshift studio for head shots. Because of the 48 models and only two hours to shot them, I had to keep it simple with a 3 diffused strobes setup and the word “NEXT!”.
I would like to say that I am thoroughly impressed with the work I witness at the show. Amazing results under a tight deadline. More pics after the jump.
my Grandfather.
June 24, 2008 | Filed Under people | 6 Comments
my grandmother.
June 23, 2008 | Filed Under people, portrait | 2 Comments
In a few weeks I will be traveling back up to oregon to visit my grandparents again at the Slater family reunion(my mom’s side). This photo is from the same trip taken one year ago. My grandparents faces are so rich with expressions, that I learned when shooting such people, to keep the technical to a minimum as to not miss a shot. Of course the medium of RAW photography is what enables such freedom.
More of San Francisco.
June 15, 2008 | Filed Under cityscape, urban landscape, san francisco | 4 Comments
Kerry v.2.0
May 4, 2008 | Filed Under people, portrait | Leave a Comment
More of my friend Kerry, who is always nice enough to allow me to take her portrait. This is image represents one of the few times I have seen her not smile. Thanks Kerry.
Thanks Johnny.
April 30, 2008 | Filed Under people, san francisco | Leave a Comment
What I can appreciate about photography is the ability to capture those moments immediately before and after the apex of action. We watch a scene on the street waiting for the climax and zeitgeist, and we disregard the moments that frame the action and excitement. In those most fleeting of moments, we can discover rich details of seemingly insignificant passing. Try posing a person or a group at party with your little point and shoot; shot the pose then keep shooting as the subject(s) breaks character.
Johnny Stafford was my first photography instructor, and his mantra was that a good photograph asks more questions than it answers. I must of heard it once a day during my entire high school career. Much of Mr.Staffords cruel tutelage still resonates with me today, and I will always be grateful to him, my first sensi of kamera-fu.
Highlights and shadows are your only subjects.
April 23, 2008 | Filed Under urban landscape, san francisco | 1 Comment
Actullay, if I think about it, their expression of surprise it’s somewhat of an insult too. Whatever. Shoot for the the light, and drown the shadows. Enjoy.
San Francisco subway station 2007.
ISO 100-Don’t call it old school.
More of Shawnee.
March 20, 2008 | Filed Under people, portrait | Leave a Comment
Ol’ Man Robinson.
March 5, 2008 | Filed Under random, people, family | Leave a Comment
When I look back on all of the shots from 2007, hands down the photos that stand out are from my summer visit with my grandparents in Sweet Home, Oregon. They walk a well-worn path after every meal and, as this photo illustrates, my grandfather rarely waits for my grandma anymore. I love my grandparents.
Kerry.
February 3, 2008 | Filed Under random, people, portrait | Leave a Comment
