Movies and Photography

So I just came back from the movies theater after watching "Wrath of the Titans" (Quick Review: Better than the 1st one.) and I got inspired to write this because I noticed something about me that I guess I always paid attention to, but never realized it until now. I love lighting. I love how a certain color, shadow, or silhouette can create a certain mood. It kind of made me realize why I love Photography so much.

So as I was watching this movie, I started thinking back to a lot of other movies that gave me inspiration. I just never realized it until now. go figure. If I list them all, This will be a VERY long post, so I'll make multiple posts and list them as I go...

The Make-Up Series: Diana

In the next couple of posts, I will be highlighting the amazing talent that is Diana from Bella Lei Creations. She is both an amazing artist and person who added an incredible level of professionalism to our multiple collaborations. The funny thing is, she wanted one shot of herself. I was ok with that...
This is the image that came out.

 

But the story is not that simple...

Salon and the City

I love word of mouth advertising. It means a lot to find out that my clients, friends and family support my dreams everywhere they go. Word of mouth is how I got hired to shoot for this amazing beauty salon called Salon and the City.
I was meant to shoot the stylists and the the general shop, which I figured was going to be fine. Always be ready for the unexpected right? Well the day before my slave flash decided to "retire" and I was left without my "trusty" flash. Oh well. My mantra has always been "work with what you have, and the shoot turned out incredible!

Nyasia

This was an amazing photoshoot! And one of the quickest I've ever seen. Less than 45 minutes for the whole shoot. Originally we were trying to go for a "Breakfast at Tiffany's" concept and I had an idea for a hotel lobby as a backdrop. And I found a GREAT location. Unfortuntely, hotel management didn't agree with me about how great of a shoot this would be...Something about corporate espionage...I was not happy.

Grisselle

What an absolutely crazy shoot! It had everything! Stalkers! Police! Motorcycles! Seriously! We were going for an urban setting in this shoot and I figured Paterson would be the best place to go, since there is a very nice factory section called Bunker Hill there.