Firstly, Happy World Goth Day for all of you darklings out there. I think the timing of this post works extra specially this week.
Secondly, I think in a first for the UNEXPhotography blog we have a back to back guest. Caitlin loved the photos we did last week so much that she wanted to get back in the studio for the second week in a row! Now you all know me, I’m just here to do the work; and work we did!
So without further ado, more Caitlin!
“I just want someone to give me their heart and let me keep it… in a jar on my desk””
Sometimes hashtags actually do work. Caitlin saw the work that I did with Erin a few weeks back through and instagram search, and reached out to book a studio session. Originally we weren’t going to be able to work for a few weeks, but after some last minute cancellations I was able to push things up. Having just moved to the Atlanta area about 18 months ago, this Morticia from Massachusetts was certainly someone I couldn’t wait to work with.
An URBEX photographer in her own right, Caitlin was a wonderful person to have in studio. We had some great chats sharing skills back and forth. Hopefully soon we’ll be going on an adventure where she can show me how she makes her photographs.
I hope all of you enjoy these photos as much as we enjoyed making them.
See Caitlin’s URBEX Photography by following her Instagram page here
“I’ve reached the point where I’m just living my best Tomb Raider life.”
Even though we run in similar circles, I only met Erin for the first time at a gallery opening sometime late last year. And even then we only really talked for the first time at a Halloween party that was held by a mutual friend.
But when has basically being a stranger ever stopped me from wanting to shoot with someone?
I could barely hold my excitement when it came time to actually set a date to shoot with Erin, and I am still extremely happy with the work that we were able to make together. In just a short time we were able to create a few different looks together and had some great conversations doing so. We both share a love and affinity for certain perfect organisms which made things all the easier to work with her.
I hope you all enjoy what we were able to create together, and I hope this is the start of a long friendship full of great photos.
See more of Erin and her adventures over on her Instagram page.
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.
Bravacado! (Ok…I’d be lying if I said I didn’t go through several Avocado puns looking for just the right one). I’ll see myself out now, but before I do let’s talk photos.
I’ve been trying to get this shoot set up with Ava for a few weeks, and I’m happy that everything finally fell into place. I met Ava through my friends over at The Fandom, and after trading Edgar Allen Poe references back in forth I knew that this was going to be something special. We discussed a couple of concepts, and for a hot second, I even tried to work out the logistics of hanging an aerial rig in my studio–
That would have been a terrible idea, but Ava, thinking on her feet, brought her hoop anyway and worked it into some very exciting photos that I am extremely happy with.
Even though this was our first time working together, I sure hope it won’t be the last. Her personality is infectious and more importantly, she is so incredibly easy to work with. I hope ya’ll don’t mind how many photos are in this update, as usual, I got a little trigger happy and ended up with (more than) a few more final images than usual.
“It’s an Ava Cado! Thanks! She is a whimsical performer with a love for all things props. She gets her movement inspiration from liquid, loves to be fluid, and finds beauty in odd shapes. She’s known for her chair acro and aerial performances. While her burlesque, fire, and aerial career only started in 2021, she’s ready to bankrupt more people with a slice of her ava cado toast. is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”
See more of Ava on Instagram or catch her live at an event if you can.
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