A Lot Has Happened Since My Last Post!

I renewed my commitment to go to the gym, then I broke said agreement, then I re-renewed said agreement. I've shot like everyday which is great until you realize all the computer work that entails, I'm like crazy behind! I'm back on caffeine as of about 4 o'clock this afternoon, 3 months was a long enough break, (a personal best I might add). Tons of other stuff happened more pertinent to photography, but unfortunately I have to get back to work so all that will have to wait till next time. Until then, here are a couple shots of Alannah from our first two looks!

What A Perfect Way To End A Perfect Day

Than with none other than home-made chocolate chip cookies baked by yours truly! (home-made is kind of a stretch, I just heated them in my toaster oven, but it was still effort) They were warm and delicious and a perfect way for Ariel and I to finish our shoot. There are no words to describe what an amazing person she is, filled with life and positive energy and such a sweetheart! (well I guess technically those are all words) Nonetheless it was one of my favorite shoots of all time (and thats saying a lot because I've been fortunate to shoot some amazing girls recently). The only downside is now I'm hooked on those chocolate chips and it's getting really close to bathing suit season! Good thing I only wear a one piece.

Ignorance Is Bliss

Like with Fernanda for example. When she arrived at my apartment/studio I was clueless. Clueless to the fact that she had been in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for 4 straight years, a Victoria Secret model, has her own TV show in Brazil and about 25,000 followers on Twitter! I, knowing none of this, just treated her like any other model that makes their way up my 5 floor walkup. I first offer them a glass of water, talk a bit about how after awhile you get used to the stairs, ask them what type of music they want to listen to, then we get to work. Fernanda and I had a great time shooting together. Maybe the fact that I treated her like anyone else was refreshing to her, I don't know, but I'm making it a rule not to google anyone before I shoot them. If I would have known that she was the "Tyra Banks" of Brazil, I would have probably tried too hard and totally screwed things up! But as is the case, IMG chose like 20 some images from the shoot and who knows, I might very well develop a Brazilian following on Twitter?! First I have to figure out what a "Twitter" is. See, I told you I was clueless.

I Like Surprises

Like when Sarah took my white t-shirt and decided to wear it as a complete outfit. Stretching it, pulling it, forming it into all types of organic shapes. I've never seen anyone take a shirt to that much of an extreme before. It was brilliant! I was also surprised later to find out that she is a former Maxim cover model. We don't get many of those out here in NYC. . . . . . . . . . well at least I don't.

Spring Has Sprung!

You know how I can tell? In Washington DC, Cherry Blossoms are in full bloom and here in NYC I awake to the sound of jackhammers outside my window. I like to think of it as my own little March Madness. Spring also means that I will begin shooting outside again, so say goodbye to plain walls inside and hello to plain walls outside! Woohoo!!! But since its still rainy and cold for a few more days, here are a couple indoor shots of Poala @ IMG.

I've Never Been As Scared . . . . . . . .

As when Kristin decided to put my ipod on shuffle! With the end of every song came the unknown, "will it be something normal like 'The Killers'?", "what will I do if one of my 'motivational books on tape' pops on? Will I run to turn it off quickly or will I laugh it off and blame it on when I lent my computer to an old roommate?", "Oh My God! I think I have a Kelly Clarkson song on there!!!" See, I told ya, scary stuff! . . . . . . . . . how lucky am I that nobody found out about that last one huh?. Fortunate for me the shuffle experiment only yielded good results, like LCD Soundsystem, The Postal Service and some old R&B, (which actually fit perfectly with the series I was shooting at the time which was soft and backlit). Whewww! Here are a few shots of Kristin from the other day. We had a great time shooting and she couldn't have been sweeter. She even folded up the clothes from the shoot before she left! How nice was that?!!! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going get back to retouching while I listen to my ipod. . . . . . . . . . . . "But since you've been gone, I can . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "

Taylor For Laila Azhar

Always a great shoot when your studio shares a wall with Tortilla Flats!