Jessie and Her 3rd (and 4th) Eye

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

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)

Susan

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

Big Shot - Valeria

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

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

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.

Beadwork Necklace by Sara Hall

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

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