Light + Model

Ok – so this shoot was really about the – hair tattoo – an intricate design shaved into the scalp on the side of the models head – but of course I am going to take a few shots of the model – herself – just for fun. I really enjoyed working with Samantha – who professed to have never modeled before – but still was able to get into it and perform for the camera. Sorry to let let you in on this secret – but it is the truth – the model has to be willing to present themselves to the camera – or we end up with that – other – kind of picture. You know what I’m talking about.

Stuart

Kelliane Litchfield

Kelliane Litchfield, amazing vocalist and charming person, was in the studio recently creating some images for promotional and (ahem) possible album use. Always interesting working with artists of any kind – while open to the process of photography they also bring an understanding of representation and certain desires around that. Drawing those concepts out and creating images that represent them is the studio’s job – and really the ‘fun’ of photography in a commercial sense. The pictures that occur are the result of (on the best days anyway) a creative collaboration between the photographer and the subject. Thanks for great fun, Kelliane and Band! None of this happens casually, I can tell you – many hours of preperation – and then sets of eyes, hands and heads (or is that hearts?) are used in the creation of these kinds of images. Levi and Jo – these pictures couldn’t be made without your input!

Stuart

Grant and Donna

Was priviledged  to get to spend a week at Donna and Grants’ place near Ixtapa, Mexico. I love photographing people in their ‘natural’ environment, at home – where they feel most comfortable. And who wouldn’y feel comfortable in such a beautiful location. Anyway we had a great time playing on the beach and hanging out.

Opening at Mueller Gallery : Julie Duschenes : New Work

Julie Duschenes at Mueller Gallery

Well we were really thrilled with the opening at Mueller Gallery on Saturday evening March 13. Lots of the community turned out to see Julies’ recent work. With opening at the SAAG, the Trianon and the Potemkin – it was a big night for the art galleries. Thank goodness that our gallery is a joint project between Jo and I…as I was busy photographing a wedding till 9:30 or so – and arrived to find the gallery full and sweet music drifting out of the studio. Jo had left the wedding early to get back and open the gallery for the evening…)

Murray Nelson played all night and was joined by Jolene ______, who is a new singer and is developing her craft beautifully…we really enjoyed her singing!

An opening is a party for the gallery and the artist to celebrate a body of work. Artists often spend years in between openings – so each one truly is a special event…and it is most fun when lots of people turn out.

Reclusive co-owner of the building (with Levi Cox) Ryan Juss turned up briefly to view Julies’ exciting new work. He was so taken he made a special trip back to the gallery late into the evening to get another dose of luscious colour. Murray really did play late and we were all just loving it and wishing it would never end. But, as they say…