Monday, March 27, 2006

My Pin-Up Bride


I just got back from AZ where I photographed one of my brides for this wedding season. Actually, I'll be heading right back to AZ the weekend after next to shoot her wedding. I'm totally psyched to shoot it. She is obviously stunning and her fiance sounds really cool, a punk rocker bassist guy with lots of tattoos and a mohawk! I think his "tux" on the wedding day will consist of Dickies, Con-All Stars, that kind of thing. And Amber is going to be wearing a really cool, form-fitting dress. I love weddings that step away from the traditional! I don't think there will be any chicken dance at their wedding! WOO HOO!

Here's Amber being a 1940's pin up model. The airplane is mine. That's right. (OK, it's not, but after that shoot, I am convinced I need to get me one). Great job Amber, that was a fun shoot. And I hope when she becomes a famous model/actress, she'll give me some serious props.

My Pin-Up Bride

Here are a couple of shots where I kind of desaturated the colors a little to give it a look to kind of resemble the old-school printing tonality. Jenny helped me with this, bless her little heart!


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And just a totally candid shot of her doing her make up. She had no idea I was taking her photo. ;)


My Pin-Up Bride

Just wating for her pilot to show up...

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Amber was really good at "playing the part". Here she is, just being a 1940's super star!

My Pin-Up Bride

This is one of my fav's. Vintage and antique! Sepia Tone and a little soft focus gave this shot a unique effect!

Friday, March 17, 2006

Hawaii!!!

I just returned yesterday from beautiful Oahu, Hawaii with my girlfriend, Jenny. We went for a workshop and spent a few extra days enjoying Hawaii. We stayed on my dad's sail boat. Stay tuned for photos of the boat. It was a GREAT trip. Here are a few shots from the resort that our workshop was held...


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Jenny heard that the Hawaiians love Spam and Eggs. So we went on a mission to find ourselves a real, authentic Spam and Egg Breakfast.

Anna Millers - finding a place with Spam was easy. Jenny is excited.


Mmmmm there it is in all it's glory...

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What can I say, she's the girl of my dreams...


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Haleiwa - we saw a cool old Chevy Woodie. Also, Jenny and I having a big ol' burger and fries and Hawaiian beer. Mmmmmm....

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Some artsy shots from the town of Haleiwa (aka North Shore).




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It rained the day we hit up the North Shore. I get so mad when people think that you can only enjoy a trip when the sun is out. The colors came alive from all the rain! It was absolutely beautiful. Be optimistic, people! Whoever said mud and dirt can't be pretty.

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Every time I've ever gone to Oahu I have taken a tour of Oahu on the City Bus. It's like a scenic tour of the island for less than $5.00 bucks. Jenny was up for it so that we did! Here are some shots from the bus. We're not too proud to ride the bus!


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Our last night, Jenny and I hit up Waikiki. I wanted to buy a Ukaleli... but considering I can't even spell the word, I decided I am only worthy to photograph them (from a shop in Waikiki).



My new favorite Japanese Saki. Sho Chiku Bai. I just like the way it rolls off the tongue! We were drinking it casually as we walked through the streets of Waikiki. On Japanese woman stopped me and made a remark (laughing) about the way I was just cruising around drinking Sake.


This girl was a street performer. The hoola-hoop queen.

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Here's a shot from the airplane window coming home. Man, what an action packed few days we had. A nice view of the moon from our seats was the perfect way to top it off....