***“…how do you feel about fall colors?”***

Ruby - 2022.

September 23, 2022

“…Always Down.”

When I woke up this morning and the air was cool, I knew it was once again time. I love fall. Summer is great and everything, but give me cool mornings and Halloween-themed everything any day of the year. A few weeks back I had a very brief opportunity to test some pre-production equipment and I had the chance to book a couple of shoots back to back to put everything through its paces.

I’ve been so busy since then that I forgot about these photos until just today.

I can always count on Ruby to bring her great sense of style, and a couple of wardrobe choices that are older than both of us combined. And more importantly, when I got a wild idea to catch her mid-jump, she happily obliged and didn’t complain when I had her do it ten times in a row.

So whether you are a pumpkin-spice queen or an apple cider fellow, don’t worry. Our time is here. Enjoy it while you can.

***“…there is something about the combination of leather and lace that just works.”***

Avery - 2022.

September 09, 2022

I’m actually pretty happy with how fast this session turned around. I think from initial outreach to final delivery we are at right about 24 hours, which has to be a new record in some way.

This was my first time meeting up with Avery, even though as has been the trend lately we probably have been in the same room at the same time in the same circles more than once. I love working with performers, once we get past the initial awkwardness and the music hits just right, its just one big dance party. I can think of worse ways to spend an evening after work!

I am in the process of putting some new equipment through it’s paces, but I can’t say what it is because it isn’t exactly available for wide release quite yet. But I was lucky enough to get my hands on one and have just a few days to really put it through it’s paces and learn as many quirks and features that I can.

Be sure to follow Avery on Instagram at @snap.crackle.papi and if you have the chance see him perform live as @ariesalxndr in and around Atlanta and elsewhere.

*“…that better make the blog..”*

(Ruby, after learning that she was the first “stranger” I’ve shot with that my cat has allowed to be touched by)

Ruby - 2022.

July 03, 2022

(Damn that new photo setting can look pretty cool, going to have to play with that a little more on future posts)

I think the last time Ruby and I worked together it was for some graduation photos back in 2020, but certainly this is the first time she’s been in the new studio. She reached out to me a few weeks ago and asked if I wanted to shoot some content for a magazine submission and although I was slightly apprehensive because of some bad tastes in my mouth from years ago, I decided we should move forward and give it a go.

(Spoiler alert, we almost immediately got accepted for publication, and I hope to be able to share those images soon).

Although those images were the main goal, Ruby did bring along a couple of other looks that I can show you now.

Be sure to give Ruby a follow on Instagram, and if you are in the Atlanta area, find some time to see her live and in person.

Sébastien - 2022.

March 20, 2022

Sébastien came across my work from the photos that I did of Nicky back at the end of January and gave me a follow on Instagram. When I needed to do some light testing to re-create some new skills I learned last week, they jumped at the chance to get a few portraits made.

During our session, Sébastien gave me some lessons on the catalog of Erykah Badu and brought some great ideas to the table. I’m going to have to do some more experimentation with lace and veils and the overall idea of being hidden. Thank you again for taking time out of your Saturday to come to play in the studio.

The FANDom Nerdlesque: Under the Cowl - Promo Photos.

September 19, 2017

I got invited a couple of weeks back to shoot some photos for a local "nerdlesque" troupe that just started here in Atlanta. They were looking to promote their upcoming Batman-Gotham City show "Under the Cowl" that is opening later this month.

Having worked with many of the members in the past, of course, I lept at the chance to work with them again.

The ticket link is listed at the end of this post, and if you are in Atlanta on September 30th or October 1st make sure you don't miss out!