While I bitch constantly about how I want out of the congestion, the noise, the blazingly obvious division of the classes, I love cities. Urban environments inspire me to test my boundaries, do things I wouldn’t normally do, be in places I wouldn’t normally go. Normal is very overrated. Shots taken in LA, San Francisco, Honolulu, Chicago and New York. FS 1500 digital; no flash.
Aug
14
2010
Late Bloomer
Recent photo shoot in Los Angeles for a client’s upcoming fall fashion release.
I was completely committed to using only a hand held camera, no equipment and natural lighting.
Desert settings, hip boutiques, warm, sultry studio environments gave the three days of work a richly romantic, slightly edgy energy. While challenging at times, wanting to capture particular mood and a vibe of the retro Los Feliz neighborhood and the LA urban scene, the models were superb, timing of the natural light all but perfect, and the results I feel are a grand example of what good genes, amazing angles, and trusting my instincts can produce.
The title “Late Bloomer” is me. It’s taken some time, but I’m definitely here now.
Enjoy.
Models: Noah Shaw, San Francisco fashion design student and Bryan Baker, musician, producer. Follow Noah and Bryan’s blogs from my links list.
