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.
Godox AD200
Devo (and Adryana) (Cinder) - 2021.
When I started this project and the first couple of photos made their way online, my hair gal Adryana reached out to me and asked if I would be willing to consider her cat Cinder as part of the project. And of course I said yes because I love Cats more than I love most things.
When we met up on the day both Adryana and Cinder were both feeling a little camera shy. However thankfully for the sake of the project cat-daddy-Devo was happy to step in and help us make the best of the afternoon.
Cinder was such a ham with an expressive face, and aside from being afraid of my flash equipment the afternoon was full of pets and crunchy-treats.
Nathan and Sara (Bishop and Church) - 2020.
Nathan and Sara were some of the first friends I made after I moved to Atlanta in 2010. At the time Nathan was DJ-ing at a club where his wife Sara was bar-tending her way through her Doctorate. The first time Nathan and I actually “spoke” to each other was after a Friday night event on the same week I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed.
His Facebook message poked fun at the fact that I mostly sat by myself not paying attention to anyone in particular, and it wasn’t until I let him know of the recent dental surgery that we started the first part of our friendship. Flash forward sometime later and Sara invited me over to their home at the time, where Nathan and I got into (no shit) a 3 hour conversation about the “Terminator” franchise of movies. We’ve been close ever since.
I’ll get into it more when the time comes, but for now please enjoy the first steps into a long term project “Cats who live with my Frinds”
Let Me Take Your Picture - Episode 2
Nathan & Sara (Bishop & Church)
At the end of the podcast I mention how much Church is just done with all of us and has retreated to the blanket fort, below are a few extra photos of that as it actually happened.
Gideon Hodge - 2020.
The Clown Prince of Cabaret, Gideon Hodge, has been terrorizing stages around the country for nearly 20 years. Known for his boisterous, zany characters and his dynamic movement and acrobatic style, Gideon brings his circus and theatrical background to the stage in his various personas and creative endeavors.
Gideon and I last worked together in June of last year when he commissioned me for some new headshots for what I thought would be a book jacket photo. I thought we got some very usable images, but unfortunately, they weren’t quite what was needed for the job.
I wanted the chance to make things right, and Gid wanted to capture something more closely resembling the work I’ve been doing in my home studio. So, of course, I invited him right over, and with the help of Courtney from Courtney Walters Makeup, it was off to the races.
Bonus outtake GIF!
Gideon also pursues his own writing with sitcom Pros and Cons, web series 20 Something, novel Lilith’s Redemption and other projects. For updates, please follow up on Instagram @gidjinn or at gideonhodge.com He can also be found at his podcast A Strange, Strange World on Spotify, Anchor and other platforms.
He profusely thanks all of you for putting up with him for all these years, and looks forward to many adventures to come. He is available for contact for bookings and appearances at gideonhodge@gmail.com
Magenta Marie - 2020.
I first met Magenta when she was DJing for the show in which she found her name, Rocky Horror, at the famous Plaza Theater here in Atlanta. Though we were introduced through a mutual friend, it quickly became clear that she is the Kevin Bacon of many scenes in Atlanta. It doesn’t matter what crowd you run in, someone knows Magenta, and soon you will too.
Although this is the first time she has appeared as herself in this blog (that I can remember anyway), you have seen her “beat face” many times throughout my time here. Including, but not limited to, her own partner Taylor.
These days you can find Magenta as one of the “Fem-cees” of The FanDOM Nerdlesque where she regularly appears as the hostess with the most-est. Be sure to catch her a show near you, and give her some love.
