Archive for September, 2008

Last 2 weddings—Stefanie and Byron, Erin and Mike

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Just a couple of sneak peeks, but for those who are looking, the Pollay weddings proofs page is www.twilightimages.net/Pollay
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Erin and Mike’s proofs page will be up soon!

And for the record, I have outdone myself….my next step is stopping traffic on the interstate, or maybe midlothian turnpike!!!

Broad Street!!!

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It’s been a while!

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Whew! I know, I know…I have not posted anything new in a bit. I promise, this will be a good post! It’s been pretty chaotic here the last month or so…I didn’t have weddings in August, BUT, I had more shoots last month I think than any other month I have worked! That’s a good thing though right! I have gotten to meet some fantastic people and have had a blast trying out new techniques.

Many of you know that I coin my photography as modern vintage. These days, it could not be MORE true. A few months ago, I teamed up with an amazing young woman named Liv who does vintage hair and make up from the 20’s to the 60’s. Since starting to work with her, she and I have been able to soar to new levels in our work! I am so happy she is part of my team and I know that all of you guys will see her as a tremendous asset to your shoots!

I am going to work my way backwards because there is a lot to post here…

Liv and I decided to create a new type of shoot in which we turn YOU into an old Hollywood Starlet based on your features. The shoot is $350 for all clients and includes your hair and make up by Liv. We have been piddling with this idea for a while, and we decided to officially test it out on doing some shots of yours truly. I now know what it is like to be Liv’s victim—well not really a victim! But, I realize now sitting on that stool can be a bit uncomfortable. hehe.

Anyway, so Liv took the shots—I had to help her and this is her first official photographic debut hehe…but she took the shots, I directed the lighting, and modeled of course:

Me as Greta Garbo (first shot is the real Greta on the left, Me on the right)
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The next shoot, we recreated Veronika Lake and Lauren Bacall on Sheri:

Veronika Lake on left, Sheri on Right
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and her as Lauren Bacall
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Next shoot: Amanda and Brians wedding…

All I can say is OMG the cars were amazing—a very beautifully simple and elegant wedding (for more go to www.twilightimages.net/Duke)
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Jenn Kennedy Bridal:
Simple high key photos that were on the fun side!

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and a quick serious one:)
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Erin Riley Bridal:
Again, fun, light and simplistic:
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Ginger Bridal:
Nervous bride! I don’t t hink I have ever had a client so nervous before!

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Natalie Bridal:
I love her dress—she even says it’s really MY dress hehe:
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Amanda Taylor Bridal:
Romantic soft
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the Film noir group shoot:
FUN FUN FUN!

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the gorgeous Erica

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carly senior photos:
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Tiffany Senior Photos:
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Photographing vintage images with modern equipment:
Special Request images:
Shoot my parents YAY in the style of photography from the late 1800’s early 1900’s to fit in 2 large oval frames from about 1890.
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and last but not least, floral arrangements again:!

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