Tender Dance
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June 22, 2014
Sisters
We are all sisters (and brothers) and the skin is only the surface. As human beings, let us be tender with each other. Exposure data: Nikon D800, Zeiss Otus 55mm/f1.4,…
June 18, 2014
Models
I shot this in the studio with my iPhone camera while I was experimenting with multiple exposures on the DSLR, some of which are shown in Solace for the Wild Rest…
June 5, 2014
Solace for the Wild Rest
Unlike Being and Becoming, there's rather little Photoshop in Solace for the Wild Rest. This is an in-camera multiple exposure, using eight individual exposures with auto-gain turned on, using the…
May 28, 2014
Being and Becoming
To make this image, I started by photographing the beautiful models Kira and Merrique together on a black seamless background with studio strobe lighting. The lighting was set up with a…
May 26, 2014
Photographing a model in Paris
Yesterday I photographed a model in Paris. Kira is an American professional model, but she could pass for Parisian (and indeed has some French ancestry). We met in the morning,…
October 12, 2013
Models are people—not things
In the Pixar movie Finding Nemo one of the characters is a shark named Bruce in a 12-step program. Bruce has extremely dangerous looking teeth, and clearly has an appetite…
February 5, 2013
Emergence
The idea behind Within the Canvas (below) is to show the model emerging from a background. It is not clear where the model begins and where the model ends. Model and…
December 10, 2012
Everything in moderation—even moderation
I shot Kirsten using a large, strobe-powered softbox as the single source of illumination. The softbox was on a low setting and positioned above and to the right of the…
December 3, 2012
Like a Titian
With this image featuring the travelling model Kellie my idea was to recreate something of the feeling of a Titian painting, particularly in the folds of red velvet draped on…
October 18, 2012
Liz
This is a shot of professional model Liz Ashley. The lighting is from one strobe, hand-held to the left of the camera.
January 5, 2012
Different Kind of Flower
The glare of reflected sunlight on the swimming pool was blindingly bright. There was a wide dynamic range of lighting levels from the light on the water to the attractive…
September 28, 2011
Eros: Sensual Portraits
Everytime I post an image of an attractive woman on my blog I get emails asking whether my marriage is in trouble. I appreciate the concern, and thank you! But…
March 22, 2011
Keira
This is a monochromatic studio portrait of Keira, a professional figure model. Usually, as I note in Creative Portraits, I prefer to use the camera to show someone's eyes when…
February 8, 2011
Amanda
Briefly noted: This is a high-key shot of professional model Amanda, exposed without flash to take advantage of the beautiful light coming through the window.
January 28, 2011
Gabriella
Gabriella, photo by Harold Davis. I think this shot of Gabriella was a little too bright and contrasty because the soft box was dialed up too much and a bit…
December 4, 2010
Eros Art Exhibit
Kellie, photo by Harold Davis. I have nine monochromatic prints (including the image of Kellie shown above) in The Eros Show, on exhibit (and for sale) at the Arthouse Gallery…
October 21, 2010
Kirsten
Kirsten, photo by Harold Davis. Briefly noted: Kirsten has a mischievous twinkle in her lovely eyes. As soon as I saw her I knew I wanted to make a portrait…
September 11, 2010