Wild Flower
I had the honor of photographing a friend of one of my models, Izzy. As this was her first time really modeling for anyone, I didn't want to make things too complicated or weird. As this was really a test shoot for us to really get use to each other. We were meeting and shooting on a Sunday. The only problem was that I was on a time crunch because I had to work later that afternoon. We met up at 11 to get started with a simple style to get her comfortable being in front of the camera.
Stephaine
First location
After those first shots we moved on to a second look that was a business look with a pencil skirt and halter style top. I failed to mention before that she came with a variety of clothes so we had plenty to choose from. With the business look we did a variety of looks from sitting to walking and use of the phone. It was perfect as I was doing a small portion of business style shoots. At this point she was starting to relax just a little but still had a sense of nervousness that you can sense.
The reason I titled this "Wild Flower" is not only because one of her social media handles is HappyWildFlower but majority of the clothes she brought were embroidered with flowers. With the last outfit I chose a black floral dress with black booties. Leaving the last location we across the way to the parking structure that had a few hidden gems within that corner. While searching and shooting we came across a piano that I had her sit upon to create a moment of darkness in a mid day afternoon. Stephanie looked as if she was a doll on top of the piano.
Before I darted of to work like a bat out of hell, I took her Stephanie to the top of the garage for something a little different.
I really enjoy working with Stephanie and I can't wait to do it again in the future. Now to think of a dope concept for her.....hmmmm.
New Work
This summer I pushed myself to a new level in my photography with the help of my girlfriend Izzy. With her aspirations of wanting to be a model, she works just as hard as I do. This shoot consisted of traveling all over the Metro Detroit/Detroit areas that were pre-selected before hand so we can have a plan devised and not scrambling about with ideas. As a photographer, I also have to be a stylist when putting together this type of shoots. Below are some of the favorites from our all day session.
For the first time in years I was able to finally able to with a model from Model Mayhem. I put up a portfolio building notice on the site and Symona was one of the first ones who responded and was able willing to actually work with me. Before the shoot, I met with Symona to connect with her and get ideas rolling. When I met her, she was very friendly and open to all possible ideas. There were a few hiccups before the initial shoot, but the day finally arrived there was almost another problem that canceled this shot.....rain. Just hours before the shoot this rain storm has sweep through the area and was on and off for that period. I held strong and told her to come out still. When she finally arrived we were ready to make magic, and magic it was. Again enough with the babbling and check out the work for yourself.
“There are things which nobody would see unless I photographed them.”
“I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.”