The Mantis and The Money Toad

This is an actual photograph I took one day while editing images at my computer. This mantis or his twin brother was following me around the whole day. I was on my balcony in the morning and there he was. Later that day I went out to my garage and there he was again on [...]

Model: Apnea – The Reluctant Idol

My first and so far only shoot with the model Apnea, the well known model wife(soon to be or now ex) of Lithium Picnic, The well know and controversial ex-photographer of Suicide Girls. Great lady to work with, quiet I suppose, then again we had just met that day. We did a few shots for [...]

Model: Tanya(BluegirlB) – Gothic Hollywood Glamour

Tanya is a friend of my from the goth scene in San Diego, and I had seen her do some modeling for another photographer friend of mine Gene Johnson.  Anyway I had her come over one day to do some Hollywood glamour stuff, but these were done with film and a digital camera. can you [...]

New Photo eBooks from David duChemin, $5 each.

This guy is awesome and if you ever want to learn more from a great photographer, this is a great man to learn from. That and his books are definitely worth the price. $5 bucks. Talking about how to improve your photography WITHOUT having to buy more gear, which is refreshing to hear. If you [...]

Model: Kristabelle #2, Color Burlesque Pinup, Black and White Glamour

Here’s a couple more from Model Kristabelle. I did a couple in color for a burlesque project I am working on, and thought I would share here. Kristabelle is also going to be our opening lady for Pinupofthemonth.com.  Pinup of the month for January 2010. I would like to hear from my readers which ones [...]

Black and White or Color, which would you choose?

I have a question for my readers. I have images that I edit, some in color and some in black and white. Both look great but you can’t have both, you have to choose one or the other. Which would you choose? How would you choose? Let’s say you have a contest to enter and [...]

Buy Cheap Makeup – E.L.F. Makeup, Cheap Makeup but Good Makeup

If you ever want to buy cheap makeup, but good makeup, you have to check out E.L.F.. I probably should qualify myself for this post, in saying that I know a bit about makeup thanks to Marissa Freeman. Marissa is by far one of, if not The best MUA(makeup artist) I have ever had the [...]

4 Reasons to use a Makeup Artist before ANY Photo Shoot

Why You Should Use a Makeup Artist. Many times new photographers ask the question of  “Why should you use a makeup artist before a shoot?”. I will tell you some of the reasons why I use a makeup artist with my photo shoots, and why I always recommend to client and new photographer to use [...]

Model: Sandee Betty

This was my first shoot ever with Sandee Betty back in May of 2006. It was my first soot trying to do Old Black and White Hollywood Style Glamour, and was shot with my Canon 20D. Sandee and I have worked together on numerous projects since. I haven’t been in touch with Sandee in a [...]

Model: Kristabelle

I just thought I would edit a couple more before bed. I am glad I had that shoot yesterday,it’s been over a year since I shot last and I have been missing it. Having a baby sure does take a lot of time and energy. So does shooting but this is different. I met Kristabelle [...]

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