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Kara and the Car

2011-12-24T12:11:00.000-05:00

model: Kara
hair: MaCray Huff
make up: Lex Ewing
stylist: Liz
wardrobe on sale at: Design Archives
downtown Greensboro, NC

Special thanks to Frank for spontaneously providing his beautiful 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air.

More photos and technical info after the jump
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Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 CF T* Lens
Fujifilm FP-100B pack film
Kodak Portra 400 120 film

Nikon F3
Nikon Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilfrod Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 19min

Lily

2011-11-26T16:29:00.002-05:00

model: ALice
hair/mua: Lex Ewing
wardrobe: Design Archive

More photos and technical info after the jump.
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Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C T* lens
Kodak Portra 400 120 film
Fujichrome Astia 100F (400-push) 120 film
Arista Rapid E-6 development kit
90ºF - 25min 1st dev

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Ilford Delta 400 (1600-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1+1) developer

Rat Rod

2011-11-23T12:16:00.000-05:00

Charlie Ross and his Ford Model A rat rod built by Dean Cornelius.

More photos and technical info after the jump.
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Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C T* lens
Fujichrome Provia 400X 120 film
Arista Rapid E-6 Development Kit
90ºF - 15min 1st dev
small tank and lift-rod

Kaci

2011-11-21T22:41:00.000-05:00

More photos and technical info after the jump
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Mamiyca C330
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400 120 film
Kodak T-Max 400 120 film
Agfa rodinal (1+25) developer
20ºC - 5min

Nikon F2
Nikon Ais 20mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak Tri-X (800-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 16.5min

Tree of Guildford

2011-09-03T17:26:00.000-04:00

Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 CF T* lens
Kodak Tri-X 400 (800-push) 120 film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 16.5min

Holly

2011-08-26T17:06:00.026-04:00

model: Holly Barringer

More photos and technical info after the jump.
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Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 Planar T* lens
(expired) Kodak Portra 160VC 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Ais 105mm f/2.8 macro lens
Kodak Tri-X 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1+1) developer
20ºC - 10min

Kaylin - Painted

2011-08-23T21:44:00.001-04:00

More photos and technical info after the jump.
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Nikon F2
Nikon Ais 105mm f/2.8 macro lens
(expired) ScotchColor 400 (800-push) 35mm film

Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C T* lens
Kodak Portra 400 120 film

Lighting: Kodak 35mm slide projector
-projecting through empty slide (creating the frame)
-focused on surface of lens (dust)

Huemax Co.

2011-08-12T10:36:00.002-04:00

Humax Company

An amazing and little-known antique camera shop in Archdale, NC. Run by Ken Toda who specializes in selling and repairing mechanical cameras.

More photos and technical info after the jump.
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Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8
Kodak Plux-X 125 120 film
Photographers' Formulary PMK Pyro (1+2+100) developer
21ºC - 14min

Lauren

2011-08-07T13:17:00.000-04:00

model: Lauren Hassouneh

More photos and technical info after the jump.

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 8.5min

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Portra 400 120 film

Kendall - Candle Lit

2011-08-02T20:25:00.000-04:00

More (NSFW) images and technical info after the jump...
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Hasselblad 500C/M
Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8 C T* lens
Kodak Portra 400 120 film
Adox CHS 25 120 film
Kodak Xtol (1+1) developer
20ºC - 7min

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak Tri-X 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1+1) developer
20ºC - 10min

Lina

2011-05-08T13:52:00.002-04:00

model: Lina Helgeson
make up/hair: Brie Reeder

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Portra 160NC 120 film

Kirstie Ew

2011-05-07T00:42:00.000-04:00

model: Kirstie Ew
hair/make-up: Brie Reeder

Minolta Hi-Matic 7s
Rokkor 45mm f/1.7 lens
-red lens filter
Yongnuo RF-602 wireless flash trigger
Vivitar 285HV flash (x2)
Minolta 360px flash
-with DIY diffuser
Ilford Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1+2) developer
20ºC - 15min

Stormer

2011-05-05T15:17:00.000-04:00

model: _Stormer_
makeup/hair: Lex Ewing
styling/wardrobe: Lee Stalcup
assistant: Kelly Hawkins

My friend and fellow photographer, Kelly Hawkins, with Lex Ewing and Lee Stalcup arranged and planned this photoshoot.

Kelly's photos with Stormer can be found here:

More of my images and technical info after the jump.
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Mamiya 645AF
Mamiya AF 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400 120 film
Kodak T-Max 100 120 film
Kodak Xtol (1+1) developer
20ºC - 10min

Polaroid ProPack
Fujifilm FP-100C pack film

Kaci and Lauren

2011-05-03T13:11:00.000-04:00

models: Kaci Burgos and Lauren Jenkins
hair/makeup: Brie Reeder
wardrobe: Bob Smithey (At the Ritz Costumes)

More images and technical details after the jump.

Mamiya 645AF
Mamiya AF 80mm f/2.8 lens
Vivtar 285HV flash x2
Minolta 360px flash
Adox CHS 25 120 film
Agfa Rodinal (1+25) developer
20ºC - 4min

Mamiya 645AF
Mamiya AF 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400NC (1600-push) 120 film
LED flashlight

Minolta Hi-Matic 7s
Rokkor-PF 45mm f/1.8 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 (800-push) 35mm film

Rebecca at the window house

2011-05-02T14:39:00.000-04:00

model: Rebecca Gatta
wardrobe provided by: Bob Smithey/At the Ritz Costume Rental
location bult/provided by: Ben Jenson

More images and technical info after the jump.

Graflex Crown Graphic
Wollensak 135mm f/4.7 lens
Kodak Ektachrome 100 4x5 sheet film

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8
Kodak Plux-X 125 120 film
Photographers' Formulary PMK Pyro (1+2+100) developer
21ºC - 14min

2011-05-02T14:11:00.002-04:00

Sorry blog.

I let you go un-updated for fair too long.

Sam

2011-02-04T23:52:00.000-05:00

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
Olympus A11 flash
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 (800-push) 35mm film

4x5 tests with Ashley

2011-02-01T09:43:00.000-05:00

Graflex Crown Graphic
Kodak Ektar 127mm f/4.7 lens
Kodak Ektachrome E100G 4x5 filmLED flashlight

Rebecca Gatta

2011-01-13T16:55:00.060-05:00

Rebecca Gatta is a new model who, over the past several months, has worked with many talented photographers to build up her portfolio. I feel privileged to have photographed Rebecca when I did. She has a look and a potential to be very successful. Before too long, I will be delighted to brag about having worked with her before she blew up.

More after the jump (SFW)

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 120 film
Minolta 360px flash
-with DIY (rubbing alcohol bottle) diffuser

Rebecca Gatta - B&W

2011-01-12T15:43:00.001-05:00

More after the jump (SFW)

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+25) developer
20ºC - 18.5min

Rebecca Gatta - XA

2011-01-11T15:24:00.000-05:00

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Superia 400 (800-push) 35mm film
(expired) Kodak Ektachrome 200 35mm film

Sam

2011-01-09T14:40:00.000-05:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Vivtar 285HV flash (x2)
Minolta 360px flash
efke R25 120 film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 8min

Lighting:

-Main Light: Minolta 360px flash (set-to 1/2 power) with DIY diffuser (rubbing-alcohol bottle bottom) on light stand @ 10:00 high (height: 5'), 6' from subject, triggered by PC-cord.
-Fill light: Vivitar 285HV flash (set-to 1/4 power) with DIY diffuser (round rubbing-alcohol bottle bottom) on mini-tripod @ 6:00 low (height: 1'), 3' from subject, triggered by optical slave.
-Kicker light: Vivitar 285HV flash (set-to 1/2 power*) with DIY grid-snoot (black coffee-stirs, cut into 1/2" pieces, glued into grid pattern, inside foamcore snoot enclosure) on light stand @ 1:30 high (height: 7'), 7' from subject, triggered by optical slave.

Caroline UV

2011-01-05T15:58:00.001-05:00

A lot more after the jump (NSFW)

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
-blue lens filter
-green lens filter
Arista Premium 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 16.5min

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
-DIY filter (processed, unexposed 120 E-6 film)
Rollei Infrared IR400 120 film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 12min

Rebecca Gatta - Polaroids

2011-01-03T16:59:00.002-05:00

A preview of sorts..

Polaroid ProPack
ProPack flash
Fujifilm FP-100B pack film

Tarot

2011-01-03T10:01:00.005-05:00

Agfa Parat 1
Agfa Color-Apotar 30mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+50) developer
20ºC - 18.5min

Suspension

2011-01-01T13:38:00.000-05:00

Suspensions by Brian Wood
@ Golden Spiral Tattoo
Elm Street, Greensboro, NC

A lot more after the jump. But NOT for the squeamish.

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+25) developer
20ºC - 18.5min

Agfa Parat 1
Agfa Color-Apotar 30mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+25) developer
20ºC - 18.5min

Jess and the darkness

2010-12-08T16:59:00.000-05:00

model: Jess Levine
makeup by: Brie Reeder
hearse provided by: Craig Calloway

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
LED flashlight
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
-Delta: 20ºC - 11.5min
-Neopan: 20ºC - 7.5min

Nightmare on South Elm Street

2010-12-02T14:50:00.000-05:00

Nightmare on South Elm Street
2010 Halloween party
by The Britts
@ Studio B
S Elm Street
Greensboro, NC

More after the jump

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Kodak Ektachrome E100VS 220 film
Minolta 360px flash

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Minolta 360px flash
Arista Premium 400 (1600-push) 35mm film
-metered at 400
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Agfa Rodinal (1+500) developer
-Arista: 20ºC - 18.5min
-Neopan: 20ºC - 8min

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8
Olympus A11 flash
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 (800-push) 35mm film

Jess: Steampunk Fashion

2010-11-26T13:24:00.000-05:00

model: Jess Levine
makeup by: Brie Reeder

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 160NC 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Arista Premium 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 11.5min

Gas Mask and Boots

2010-11-06T22:36:00.002-04:00

More after the jump.
(NSFW)

model: Caroline
hair by: Kyle Britt

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 15.5min

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak T-Max 400 120 film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 9.25min

Polaroid ProPack
GE Flashcube
Polacolor 690 film pack

Sam Cruse

2010-11-01T21:03:00.001-04:00

model: Sam Cruse

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Plus-X (250-push) 120 film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) devloper
20ºC - 9min

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 15min

Ashley in Grave Yard

2010-10-31T16:54:00.001-04:00

Graflex Crown Graphic
Kodak Ektar 127mm 4.7 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 4x5 sheet film
Acufine devloper
20ºC - 5min

Modern Teddy Bears

2010-10-29T17:00:00.001-04:00

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (1600-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 20min

Victorian Degridation

2010-10-29T10:34:00.001-04:00

model: Caroline
hair by: Kyle Britt

Polaroid ProPack
GE Flashcube
Polacolor 690 film pack

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak T-Max 400 120 film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 9.25min

Lina in fur

2010-10-17T18:51:00.002-04:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
efke 820IR 120 film
-with no lens filter
Kodak Xtol (1:1) devloper
20ºC - 15min

CVA Gallery photo shoot

2010-10-16T19:57:00.000-04:00

model: Kelly Keodara
hair: Kyle Britt
makeup: Brie Reeder
wardrobe: At The Ritz Costume Rental

Through the month of September and early October, the Greensboro Center for Visual Artist gallery exhibited "Art: Unauthorized," a collection of graffiti and alt-art that I was lucky enough to have a few traditional b&w photography prints in.

For October's "First Friday", the gallery curator, Kristy Thomas, invited the exhibiting artists to do a series of art demonstrations. Melissa Stanley put together an alt-fashion photo shoot with Myself along with fellow photographers John Ryan, Evan, and John Read. Melissa, Kelly Keodara, and Theresa Ortiz modeled. Kyle Britt and Brie Reeder volunteered their services as Hair and makeup stylists. And Bob Smithy with At The Ritz Costume Rental provided wardrobe.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak T-Max 400 (800-push) 120 film
Acufine developer
21ºC - 4min

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 13min Minolta 360px flashVivitar 285HV flashCactus V2s wireless flash triggers

In The Club

2010-10-14T20:19:00.000-04:00

Model/dancer: Scarlet

Snapshots after the Greensboro Gold Club's one-year anniversary award ceremony.

I was invited to assist with videoing the event. It wasn't a paid gig, but it's hard to turn down a free invite to a high-end gentlemens club.. Especially when your camera is also invited.. ha.

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (1600-push) 35mm film
Ilford Delta 3200 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer

Jessie and Her 3rd (and 4th) Eye

2010-10-02T15:15:00.008-04:00

Scarlet at the Biltmore

2010-09-13T15:53:00.005-04:00

Model: Scarlet
Location: Greensboro Biltmore Hotel

Mamiya 645AF
Mamiya AF 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400NC 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
21ºC - 4.5min

Much more after the jump. (NSFW)

To view the rest of the artistic nudes from this set, log-in/sign-up for Flickr and turn your "SafeSearch" settings to "off" or "moderate"

Susan

2010-09-13T11:29:00.001-04:00

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 13min

Big Shot - Valeria

2010-09-10T14:52:00.000-04:00

Model: Valeria Kronprinsessan
Location: Elsewhere Artist Collaborative

The Big Shots: Andy Warhol Polaroids exhibit is currently traveling between the Duke Nasher, UNCG Weatherspoon, and UNC Ackland art museums. Valeria and I caught up to it while at the Weatherspoon.

While I respect his work, I've never been a huge Warhol fan. But I really liked the exhibit and was intrigued by how it focused as much attention on the Polaroid Big Shot camera he loved as much as the artist himself.

While at my Dad's house a few weeks later, I noticed a recognizable shape sticking out of a old box in the kitchen. Sure-enough it was an original Big Shot. As it turns out, my Dad shot with one when he was young and had recently pulled it out of storage. It sat for decades in an old barn at my grandparents house and needed a decent cleaning, but was otherwise fully fictional.

After acquiring some new (Fujifilm) instant pack film and the proper flashcubes (the Big Shot only works with "Magicubes"), who else better to model than Valeria and at Greensboro's Elsewhere Artist Collaborative, no less (something of a local "Factory").

Polaroid Big Shot
GE Magicubes flash bulbs
Fujifilm FP-100C pack film

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Arista Premium 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer

Clarissa

2010-09-09T12:16:00.000-04:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Portra 160NC 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer

DC Motel Shoot - Jessie

2010-09-07T13:01:00.001-04:00

model: Jessie Lane
hair: Kyle Britt
make up: Carolyn Berry

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 120 film
Alien Bee 800 mono light
-shoot through unmbrella
-sheer white cloth diffuser
Cactus V2s wireless flash trigger

Polaroid 250 land camera
(expired) Polapan 664 pack film

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
21ºC - 4.5min

Artist Profile: Kelly R Hawkins

2010-08-31T15:56:00.022-04:00

Initially, Kelly Renae Hawkins was an internet-friend, later a model, then a photostudent, and today is one of my most loved friends and valued photography colleagues. I am making this post to show my appreciation of her, her artistry, and her accomplishments.

Kelly recently graduation from the Randolph Photography Program, one of the most well-respected photoschools in the Southeast if-not the country, with a degree in Commercial Photography. While attending RCC she also cared for animals working part time as a vet assistant. After graduation, she was accepted into the Savannah College of Art and Design, but instead, chose to stay local. Today, she works as a freelance photographer/photoassistant and a part time shop assistant to acclaimed body-modification artist, Bryan Wood.

Kelly is true to her principles in both her personal and professional life. She is a hard worker, a creative artist, compassionate soul, and an unrelenting friend. Her work shows grit, style, heart, and a level of honesty most commercial and portrait photographers can never hope to attain. Kelly has a bright future in photography, and would be an asset to any studio, agency, ad-firm, or cooperative smart enough to take her on.

Here is a sampling of her recent photography:

Her work can also be seen on her website: Kellyrhawkins.com and her Flickr stream: Flickr.com/kellyrenaephoto.

All photos in this post aside from the title image are copyright to Kelly Renae Hawkins 2009-2010.

Beadwork Necklace by Sara Hall

2010-08-30T16:49:00.015-04:00

bead-smith: Sara Hall
model/stylist: Anne Marie Kirkman

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 400NC 120 film

Canon Rebel XT
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro lens
Vivitar 285HV flash x2
-with DIY 10"x10" softbox
-with DIY grid snoot
Cactus V2s wireless flash triggers

DC Motel Shoot - Kelly

2010-08-30T14:19:00.003-04:00

model: Kelly Alaine
hair: Kyle Britt
make up: Leiloni Cooper

Idea inspired by Joshua Black Wilkins's 'Victoria' photo set.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak T-Max 400 (800-push) 120 film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 10.5min

Justin

2010-07-21T12:51:00.000-04:00

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 35mm film

King, NC photo shoot - BTS

2010-07-17T14:08:00.000-04:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 120 film

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (800-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 15.5min

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 35mm film

DC Motel Shoot - Jessika

2010-07-15T13:13:00.000-04:00

model: Jessica H.
hair: Kyle Britt
make up: Cynthia Jones

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Kodak Pro 100 220 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 135mm f/3.5 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 10.5min

Kelly

2010-07-13T16:02:00.003-04:00

Kelly, a good friend of mine, recently asked me to photograph herself and her body modifications for the upcoming BMEzine 2011 calender.

Kelly's tattoos and piercings were done by various artist. Her scarification work is by the body modification artist, Brian Wood, who is now at Legacy Irons Tattoo in Greensboro, NC.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Fujichrome Velvia 50 (RVP) 120 film
Alien Bee 600 mono light
-bounced off white wall
Cactus V2s wireless flash triggers

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Kodak Acufine developer
20ºC - 4.5min

Freak Weather

2010-07-12T09:53:00.001-04:00

Mammatus clouds over Greensboro

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Mitsubishi MX-III 100 35mm film

DC Motel Shoot - Melissa

2010-07-11T21:44:00.000-04:00

model: Melissa Kristin
hair: Kyle Britt
make up: Cynthia Jones

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Kodak Pro 100 220 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 135mm f/3.5 lens
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer
20ºC - 10.5min

House Of Fools @ The Blind Tiger

2010-07-10T17:16:00.001-04:00

2010-06-11

The Blind Tiger
Greensboro, NC

The Blind Tiger is a well-known and well-loved local bar on "Whiskey Row" (Walker Ave) in Greensboro, NC. But it's current property owner is not renewing the lease to the bar in order to continue gentrifying the area. So, this is probably the last show I will see there..

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Minolta 360px flash
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 35mm film
Kodak T-Max 3200 (6400-push) 35mm film
Kodak T-Max 100 (400-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol (1:1) developer

Alana

2010-07-09T13:06:00.000-04:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Portra 160NC 120 film

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak T-max 100 (400-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 7.5min

Mallard in the Bog Garden

2010-07-08T16:03:00.003-04:00

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
(XPRO) Kodak Elitechrome 200 35mm film

DC motel photo trip

2010-07-07T13:58:00.003-04:00

In early June, I went with some photog friends to Washington DC (technically, Arlington VA) to a small vintage motel to participate in a series of photo shoots. The photographers were Chris Cooke, who also arranged the models and makeup artists; Katie Schmidt; Jonathan Thorpe, who we met in Arlington; and myself, who also drove. Kyle Britt and Johnny Bower came-with, and were the hair and fashion stylists for all the shoots.

I'll be posting individual photo shoots soon. In the meantime, Here are some behind-the-scenes photos.

All Tangled Up 2010

2010-06-06T14:14:00.001-04:00

Kyle Britt's 'All Tangled Up' Hair and fashion show

2010-04-23

Studio B
Greensboro, NC

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Vivitar 285HV flash
Agfa Vista 800 35mm film
Kodak T-Max 3200 35mm film
Kodak Xtol developer

Melissa

2010-06-04T13:09:00.001-04:00

model: Melissa Stanley
assistant: John Read

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
(expired) Agfa Ultra 50 35mm film

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
(expired) Fujicolor NPH 400 220 film

Abandoned

2010-06-01T20:17:00.001-04:00

Polaroid "The 800" land camera
Kodak T-Max 100 (200 push) 4x5 film
Kodak Xtol developer
20ºC - 8.25min

Point

2010-05-29T15:53:00.002-04:00

My little sister's point dance class.

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak T-Max 3200 35mm film
Kodak Xtol developer
21ºC - 13min

Random cool stuff

2010-05-28T18:34:00.002-04:00

Cleaning out my Firefox bookmarks tab today. It's gotten WAY too cluttered and disorganized.

I rediscovered a few links I think are interesting and/or useful enough to share:

Feeling Negative - A great blog for analog photogs, full of useful info in easily digestible bites.

Google Analytics - Bless you, Google, and all your free developer goodness.

Tyler Stout - A kickASS illustrator, poster, and screen print artist

Local Motors - A brilliant new approach to car design and manufacture, and maker of the epic Rally Fighter.

The World's Most Extreme Photography Equipment - A cool little article about an elite handful of HUGE cameras and lenses.

Busted: How To Survive Police Encounters And Flex Your Civil Rights - Watch this PSA video put together by Flex Your Rights. If you are ever pulled over for a speeding ticket, or questioned by the police for any reason, you will be glad you did.

Erin and Kofi

2010-05-27T19:19:00.013-04:00

Nikon F2
Nikon Non Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Agfa Ultra 50 35mm film

All Tangled Up 2010 - BTS

2010-05-27T12:38:00.000-04:00

Behind-the-scenes before Kyle Britt's 'All Tangled Up' Hair and fashion show

2010-04-23

Studio B
Greensboro, NC

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens
Agfa Vista 800 35mm film
Ilford Delta 3200 35mm film
Kodak T-Max 3200 35mm film
Kodak Xtol developer

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8
Agfa Vista 800 35mm film
Kodak T-Max 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Kodak Plus-X (250-push) 35mm film
Kodak Xtol developer

Mamiya C220
Mamia-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor NPH 400 220 film

Save The Life Of Kiana Firouz

2010-05-12T22:52:00.000-04:00

Save The Life Of Kiana Firouz

Kiana Firouz is an Iranian-born LGBT rights activist, filmmaker, and actress living in the UK. She faces imminent deportation to Iran where she will be sentenced to torture and death for her beliefs and civil rights activism. But the British Home Office has rejected her application for refugee status. Sign her petition to help and voice your concern.

Theresa in color

2010-04-20T07:23:00.000-04:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 120 film

Erin

2010-04-19T16:03:00.000-04:00

Greensboro Production Photography

Design Archive photoshoot

Model: Erin Mezgar
Hair: Kyle Britt
Makeup: Kristen Mcquire
Wardrobe: Kit Rodenbough

Canon 5D mkII
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 lens

35mm Workhorses

2010-04-18T21:26:00.003-04:00

It's been a little while since I've taken any "still life" photos. So, while I was shooting a few items for craigslist, I threw a few of my 35mm beauties down for some glamor shots. Starting off is my much loved Nikon F2A with a Nikon Non-Ai 50mm lens and DIY lens hood (52mm-to-55mm adapter ring stacked with an empty filter ring). She's my original pro-35mm camera and still my favorite of the bunch. She was made in 1979 and spent the earliest years of her life working for a news paper in Chicago. She later found her way to Huemaxx in High Point, NC where she was refurbish by master mechanical camera technician Ken Toda. Who then, sold her to me in 2007. Second is my snap-shot king, the Olympus XA. Made sometime in the early '80s, purchased by me last year. She's the only point-and-shoot or rangefinder camera I regularly use. She's simple, elegant, compact, and built tough. She's also fitted with a fast and sharp Zuiko 35mm f/2.8 lens that produces sharp images with strong, natural vignetting (which I enjoy).
Last is my new Nikon F2 and Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens. While this F2 is an older model (made in 1974), it spent its life as a copy-camera resulting with very little ware (other than a dent on the prism casing that probably occurred while attaching or detaching the F2 from its copy-stand). I picked her up for a steal (only $75) compared to my earlier F2A (I'm not admitting how much I paid for it). She has yet to completely prove herself in the field. But I highly doubt Nikon ever made a crappy F2, so I have full faith in her.
Canon 20D
Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 macro lens
F-to-EOS lens adapter
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens-Polarize filter
Vivitar 285HV flash (x2)
-DIY 9"x8" softbox
-DIY grid snoot
Cactus V2s wireless flash trigger

Setup shot:

NCSU Art to Wear 2010

2010-04-17T20:25:00.000-04:00

NC State's annual fashion show
Presented by the College of Textiles and College of Design

2010-04-14

Reynolds Coliseum
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC

Canon 20D
F-to-EOS lens adapter
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 105mm f/2.5 lens

Vintage Raleigh

2010-04-15T15:02:00.000-04:00

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Kodak Gold 200 35mm film

Dum Dum Girls and Male Bonding

2010-04-13T20:26:00.001-04:00

Dum Dum Girls
Male Bonding

@ Legitimate Business
Greensboro, NC

2010-03-24

Awesome new DIY/punk venue and practice-space in Greensboro, NC. And quite-possibly the most dimly-lit show I have ever tried to photograph... with 100 ISO film, no-less. Thank Jebus* for steady hands and a fast lens.

Lighting: one antique chandelier @ 6:00 high, dimmed 2-3 stops below full power

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
(expired) Kodak T-Max 100 (400-push) 35mm film
(expired) Agfa APX 100 (400-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer

Lauren

2010-04-03T16:14:00.000-04:00

Olympus XA
35mm f/2.8 lens
(expired) Kodak Gold 200 35mm film

House of Fools @ The Pour House

2010-03-31T20:53:00.000-04:00

2010-03-17

The Pour House
Greensboro, NC

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford HP5 (1600-push) 35mm film
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Acufine developer

Theresa

2010-03-25T23:12:00.002-04:00

2010-02-21

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford HP5 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 6.5min

Song Anh Nguyen

2010-03-18T19:56:00.001-04:00

Song Anh Nguyen, UNCG Fashion Design major and creator of SAdesigns, at work in the studio.

A recent Greensboro Production Photography photo-shoot of her designs can be seen here and here.

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford HP5 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine developer

Theresa

2010-03-16T20:59:00.002-04:00

2010-02-21

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak T-Max 400 (1000-push) 120 film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 4.75min

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 4.5min

Haunting

2010-03-09T14:44:00.002-05:00

2010-01-28

Polaroid 250 land camera
Polapan 664 film pack
Vivitar 285HV flash

Scrap Live - MMA and Boxing

2010-03-08T16:11:00.002-05:00

2010-01-23

Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC

scraplive.tv

Nikon F2
Nikon FG-20
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED lens
Ilford Delta 3200 35mm film
Ilford Delta 400 (1600-push) 35mm film
Kodak Tri-X 400 (1600-push) 35mm film
Ilford Microphen (stock) developer
Acufine (stock) developer

Jennifer

2010-03-06T21:26:00.003-05:00

2010-01-28

Polaroid 250 land camera
Polapan 664 film pack
Vivitar 285HV flash (manually popped)

Theresa

2010-03-04T21:15:00.008-05:00

2010-02-21

This was my first one-on-one photoshoot with Theresa. We agreed on a list of images we wanted to try. Theresa knew of a perfect location. The lighting was soft and perfect, no need for strobes.

This was one of the last shots of the evening. The light was fading, casting nice shadows across the wall. Theresa waited patiently while I fumbled with my tripod.
I looked up for just a second and caught this frame, cocked the shutter, and popped-off one shot before she noticed I was ready. The candids always end-up being my favorites.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak T-Max 400 (1000-push) 120 film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 4.75min

Hints video shoot - BTS

2010-03-04T12:40:00.000-05:00

Behind-the-scenes at part 1 of the 'Hints Downtown' commercial video shoot.

2010-01-20
Greensboro, NC

Client: Hints Downtown
Director: John Ryan
Director of Photography: Paul Byun
Videographer(s): Paul Byun, Kurt Holliday, Logan (?)
Hair: Kyle Britt
Makeup: Kristen McGuire
Assistant(s): Matt Bell, Chris Cook, John Read, Adam Wamsley
Models:
-Chris Cook
-DJ E Sudd
-Kelly Kéodara
-Theresa Ortiz
-Alexis Sebastian
-(?)
Location provided by: Brandon (?)

The 30 second local television commercial can be viewed here.

Nikon F2Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lensNikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8 ED lensIlford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Ilford HP5 (800-push) 35mm film
Ilford Microphen (1:1) developer

Be Not Afraid

2010-01-28T21:50:00.000-05:00

2010-01-17

Something added.. something I can't quite explain...

I'm not the kind of person that finds ghosts in photographs.. I don't see "orbs," I see dust-spots. "Rods" are just blurry insects, etc..

And this photo isn't so different. It can be simply explained by motion blur.. But I've never seen it result this way. And I don't really remember/understand what sort of movement she made to cause her face to look so distorted. It really looks as though some other element exists where her face should be.. Take a closer look.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 (400-push) 120 film

Katie

2010-01-27T21:47:00.000-05:00

2010-01-17

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Kodak Ektar 100 (400-push) 120 film

SA Designs

2010-01-22T14:34:00.001-05:00

2010-01-10

Production Photography fashion shoot for SAdesigns

Models:
Pangie Chang
Chelsea Cannon
Lauren Lassiter
Edna Chang
Melissa Stanley
Hair by: Kile Britt
Clothing by: Song Anh Nguyen
Location: Design Archive

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lensKodak Ektar 100 120 filmFujicolor NPH 400 220 film
Kodak T-Max 400 (800-push) 120 film
Acufine (stock) developer
20ºC - 5minVivitar 285 HV flash
-DIY 8"x11" softbox
Cactus V2s wireless flash triggers

Industrial Winston

2010-01-20T15:18:00.001-05:00

2010-01-09

Photo safari outing with the CoffeeTogs.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Fujicolor NPH 400 220 film

Anna

2010-01-19T23:15:00.000-05:00

2009-01-06

Model: Anna Beard
Hair by: Kyle Britt
Location: The Venue
Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
Vivitar 285 HV flash
42" scrim
Cactus V2s wireless flash tiggers
Ilford Pan F+50 (100-push) 120 film
Acufine (stock) developer
20ºC - 5min

Salem Cemetery

2010-01-19T10:42:00.000-05:00

2010-01-09

Photo safari outing with the CoffeeTogs.

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 55mm f/4.5 lens
(expired) Fujicolor NPH 400 220 film

Melissa

2010-01-10T20:59:00.000-05:00

2010-01-04

Model: Melissa Stanley
Hair by: Kile Britt
Location: Studio 207

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Orange lens filter
Ilford Delta 400 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine (stock) developer
20ºC - 14min

Darkest Hour

2010-01-10T15:23:00.041-05:00

↑
John Henry
Vocals

↑
Mike Theobald
Guitar

↑
Mike Schleibaum
Guitar

↑
Paul Burnette
Bass

↑
Ryan Parrish
Drums

↑
Joseph Pattisall
Video Director

2009-12-14
Arlington, VA

The band, Darkest Hour, while filming their music video for "The Tides", directed by Joseph Pattisall.

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford Delta 100 (200-push) 35mm film
Acufine (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 9min

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Vivitar 285HV flash
Fujichrome Astia 100F 120 film

The Lotus Lounge

2010-01-09T21:09:00.002-05:00

2009-12-14
Greensboro, NC

Photo/video shoot for The Lotus Lounge's New Year's eve bash.

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 800 35mm film
Ilford HP5 (800-push) 35mm film
Acufine (stock) developer
20ºC - 6.5min

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Fujicolor Pro 160 120 film
Vivitar 285 HV flash

Darkest Hour music video BTS

2010-01-09T16:08:00.000-05:00

2009-10-14
Arlington, VA

Behind-the-scenes at Darkest Hour's newest music video, The Tides, directed by Joseph Pattisall.

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Fujifilm Neopan 1600 35mm film
Acufine (1:1) developer
- 21ºC - 9min

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Vivitar 285HV flash
Fujichrome Astia 100F 120 film

Production Photography: Behind-the-scenes

2009-12-23T17:11:00.001-05:00

2009-12-06

Greensboro Production Photography
photo shoot behind-the-scenes

Final images from John Ryan and Joe Woo can be seen here.

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Ilford FP4 (200 push) 35mm film
Kodak Plus-X (250 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer (stock)
20ºC - 4.5-6min

John Ryan's sleeve

2009-12-23T13:56:00.000-05:00

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Agfa Scala 200 120 film
Acufine (stock) developer
20ºC - 5.5min

Kelly

2009-12-23T11:14:00.000-05:00

2009-11-19

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Quantum flash
Ilford FP4 (320 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC 5.5min

Production Photography: Behind-the-scenes

2009-12-22T20:13:00.001-05:00

2009-11-22

Greensboro Production Photography photo shoot
behind-the-scenes

Final images by John Ryan and Aaron Nace can be seen here.

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujicolor NPS 160 35mm film
Kodak Ektachrome E100VS 35mm film

Design Archive shoot

2009-12-22T14:26:00.002-05:00

2009-12-06

Greensboro Production Photography
vintage fashion photo shootout.

Models: Melissa Stanley and Erica Vilchis
Hair by: Kile Britt

Wardrobe and location provided by: Kit @ Design Archives, Tate Street, Greensboro, NC

Nikon F2
Nikon Non-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Kodak Plus-X (250 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer (stock)
20ºC - 4min

Party

2009-12-22T14:26:00.001-05:00

2009-09-25

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 400 35mm film

Brittney Balara

2009-12-22T12:28:00.000-05:00

2009-11-21

Mamiya C220
Mamiya-Sekor 80mm f/2.8 lens
Agfa Scala 200 120 film
Acufine developer (stock)
20ºC - 5.5min

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
42" silver reflector
Fujicolor NPS 160 35mm film

Impromptu bonfire

2009-12-22T12:22:00.000-05:00

2009-11-14

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 800 35mm film
Ilford HP5 400 (1600 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC - 9.5min

Ashley Wilson

2009-12-22T11:47:00.000-05:00

2009-11-21

Nikon F2
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
42" silver reflector
Ilford FP4 (320 push) 35mm film
Acufine developer
20ºC 5.5min

Video shoot behind-the-scenes

2009-11-22T22:03:00.001-05:00

2009-10-23

Behind the scenes at Kelly Kéodara's interview video shoot for Victoria's Secret's runway model search.

Model/contestant: Kelly Keodara
Videographer: Rick Dillwood
Hair: Kile Britt

Nikon F2
Nikon Ai 24mm f/2.8 lens
Nikon Pre-Ai 50mm f/1.4 lens
Fujicolor Superia X-tra 800 35mm film