Holly

model: Holly Barringer

More photos and technical info after the jump.
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Rebecca Gatta

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)

Rebecca Gatta - B&W

More after the jump (SFW)

Rebecca Gatta - Polaroids

A preview of sorts..

Polaroid ProPack
ProPack flash
Fujifilm FP-100B pack film

Scarlet at the Biltmore

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)

Artist Profile: Kelly R Hawkins

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.

DC Motel Shoot - Kelly

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

Alana

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

DC motel photo trip

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.