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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Whats Happening to Darkman’s Darkroom?

HI folks just a word real quick before I head out to class, I know some of you are probably wondering what’s going on with Darkman’s Darkroom. Well, we are upgrading and doing a bunch of New and Exciting things for the future. First off one of the biggest things happening in the world of […]