Ballerina: overcome by existential crisis

Bronica SQ-A | Zenzanon PS 80mm f/2.8
Kodak Tri-X, 2 stop push in Agfa Rodinal 1:50

One Plus One

Ilford XP2 Super, pushed to 800
Nikon N90S | 50mm f/1.8 D

Diva!

"Charm. Charm."

Lady Bug

Gunz Blazin'

Tao of Marcus

Superman wears a red shirt

 

The Duality of Zoë

I occasionally get asked about how I got a certain look in a photo, and I invariably have to give most of the credit to the type of light in the shot.  Being a rather lazy person and specific in my post-processing, I tend to rely heavily on the light.  Here is an example of how drastically the tone of a photo can change using the same light source and only turning the subject 90 degrees. Aside from the obvious expression and the processing in the one on the left, her chin was facing the window (best and only light source used here) to create a low angle scheme that put the shadows in unnatural places, giving the "horror look." Turn her sideways so the light is on her right (next photo) and the look is completely different; soft, with natural shadows falling sideways across her face rather than up her nose.

 Plus, she's not doing her Bun-Fu thing and is smiling :)

Birthday Boys

December 29.
Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like staying in and shooting polaroids.  Partay!

Polaroid Spectra  | expired image film

Two boys

Channeling their inner Simon & Garfunkel

I've got a whole bunch of these.

35mm  |  XP2 Super, pushed to 800

Another Boy

XP2 Super, pushed to 800

One Boy

XP2 Super, pushed to 800

Heidi's daughter

Oh, isn't she just darling?

flrt

Another model for me to harass. Now if I can get the boys to hold still for five seconds and hold the reflector... "Yes, this time I want you to shine it in her eyes."

I could be dreaming

I Could Be Dreaming - Belle & ...

When heroes change professions

When Heroes Change Professions...

Look, Listen, Feel

Fiery Crash

Testing Kodak's newest color negative film, Ektar 100. To be honest, the boys were so wound-up that day I thought I had basically wasted a bunch of money. Apologies for the video resolution. I may post some of my favorites individually - which will eliminate some of the nasty pixelation seen in the video. Try clicking HQ for better quality and make sure audio is rolling loudly.

Sincere apologies to Andrew Bird for cutting his song...

Bronica SQ-A | Zenza Bronica 150mm/f3.5

Now and Then

[last year]

[Last year]

Still editing some photos from La Push and I couldn't shake the feeling that I had seen this scene before. Sure enough - last year. So, here are Marcus and Ian... again. Same beach. Same place on the beach (give or take a few meters). Same habit (Marcus) or phobia (Ian) of collecting things.

Uncanny.

Apparently my life is just a series of repeats. It could be a scene from La Jetee.

Although, if we are supposed to meet at an airport to observe my own death you'll have to pardon me if I opt out.

Two At A Time (Hidden Track) -...

A New Look

Doing a little virtual remodeling. After four years I figure it's about time.

Here's Marcus doing Milk Face.
Master of Subtlety.

Black Cab - Jens Lekman