Art Enthusiasts

I just shot a super nice couple and their home for Modern Luxury magazine. They are art enthusiasts, with an absolutely amazing collection. I shot a couple portraits of them and then quite a few shots of their house and collection. It is going to be a 3 page spread, so I shot quite a few images. Here are the two set ups I did for the portraits. The interior shots you'll have to wait for, they will be published in Dec. I'll probably post them after they come out.

My assistants and I were so nervous walking around artwork that cost more than my house.

Gettin Dirty

So I am doing this personal project, not real sure what I'm calling it yet, or even how extensive it is going to be. I went to Mudstock 09 to shoot the 4,000 ATV riders driving through the biggest mud pits I have ever seen. It was four days long. I wanted to capture the whole culture that is so enthralled with this. I took my lights and equipment and wanedt to shoot it with more of an artistic feel, rather than just journalistically. I had a really good time, and plan on going back to other such events and shooting some more. I want to record sound and some video to make up a whole multi media part of it.

Thanks Mud Militia, for making me feel so welcomed, feeding me, and showing me around. You guys were awesome. I look forward to the next ride.

Neiman Marcus Christmas Book Maker

This is Mrs. Reeder. She is the lovely woman who creates the Christmas Book for Neiman Marcus. You know the one with bowling alleys, jet planes, and the cup cake car. We were going to take the portrait at the "unveiling" in a jet or around some of the million dollar gifts, but unfortunately the date was past my deadline. I scouted the downtown store and wasn't really inspired by much there that went with the story. Just outside the store I loved the huge gold nametag of the store. My assistants and I quickly worked out the lighting scheme (pretty simple really, 5ft Octabank in the street) and when Ginger came out shot about 50 frames. I was very taken back by her very elegant and in control feel she gave off, but very kind.

The second image is the other option I gave the photo editor. I agree with his decision though.