I'm fairly certain this is the first time I've shot with Désiré where she isn't wearing some sort of costume, and that's not a bad thing by any means.
She is a strong and powerful performer, costumer, and all around badass and when she came to me looking for something new for her portfolio I was happy to oblige.
I'm so glad she gave me the chance to get back to my photographic roots and shoot something a little more risque.
Makeup, Model, and Styling: Désiré Èvoquer
I'm fairly certain I met Jessica and Thomas when we shared a room at DragonCon a few years ago, but for all I know (and I even asked) we could have met before.
Sometime later Jessica became a huge supporter of me and my photographic career. We always talked about shooting, but things never seemed to line up.
When Thomas asked for Jessica's hand in marriage at this year's Con, the decision was made that it was in fact time for us all to work together.
And because you can't get a bunch of nerds together without having a moment of "we should dress like Mortal Kombat characters and run around a park". It was decided that some additional fun had to be had.
Congratulations to you two, here is to many loving years together.
Oh, and Thomas. FINISH HER...or something.
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!
Wanted Poster Design and Execution by Evin Fowler of Apologue Media
After stumbling upon a last minute photo gig for Much Ado last year, I knew that this was something I'd love to be a part of once again. I ran into Dani at the Game of Thrones show last month and asked if there was going to be another Nerddom event this year.
I'm super happy that she remembered the photos from last year and gave me an excited "yes" when I asked to shoot this one too.
"If we’ve learned anything from "Empire Strikes Back", it’s that the 5th one is always the best!
Much Ado About Nerddom: A Geeky Variety Show celebrates its 5th birthday this year at the amazing Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse! Not sure what to do with yourself the Wednesday before Con revs up? Well, come on down and let us psyche you up for the insane weekend ahead!
We’ve got burlesque, we’ve got puppetry, we’ve got stand up, we’ve got music, and we’ve got TWO BARS! "
Roula Roulette
Below are some photos and unused promotional materials I created for Hysteria Machines' Winter is Stunning Game of Thrones Show.
Having worked with HM in the past on various projects, I was so excited to be brought into the "Inner circle" and asked to document some of the wonderful costuming going into the production. Many of these photos have been waiting to be posted since April and I am happy that they can finally see the light of day.
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Part two of this blog post will be made live immediately after this one. It will contain a LOT of photos from the opening night of the show.
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