Okay so I am so a day late on this. At least I am getting better at posting daily! Here are two shots of Erika for the upcoming RUNWAY spring issue. Mind you I have no idea the images that they will select, I am just showing you my favorites. Tomorrow I will take a break from the pretty girls and show you Mr. Rhett...he's quite a looker this little one. But for today, the beautiful Erika.
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January 2009
January 30, 2009
January 29, 2009
Couple's contest almost here!~
Okay so I know that I promised more models...and I will, but I wanted to get this quick mention in. I will be holding a Valentine's Couples contest. Make sure to check back on Superbowl Sunday for the official announcement! (check back tonight for Erika, as promised).
January 28, 2009
Starting with Alexis..
So this is going to be a week of beautiful girls! I already shared the bridal shoot with you and could honestly show those all day long because they turned out so good. However it's been a crazy fashion week for me and so I will share that. Today this is Alexis. She is represented by the SIM Agency (no suprise I am sure) and these are sneak peaks from some shots we did. She has the most infectious smile! Tomorrow....Erika.
January 24, 2009
January 22, 2009
The Big Bridal Fashion Shoot
The word BIG is because we shot 9 gowns in a whirlwind 5 hours. These images are for an upcoming spread in a fashion magazine and I had the pleasure of working with the stylings of Linda Wagner and Katy (she has a store called Therapy that will be featured in my next post), Destiny's Bride, Damian of Snapdragon Salon and assisting me was my friend Sarah Goodman. The gorgeous models were all from SIM (of course) Renee, Brita and Bianca. Last thank you goes to Jamie Hormel and her staff for allowing us to use the beautiful Mc Cune Mansion property. All 52,000 square feet of it!
The shoot was incredible and this is just a small taste of the day. It was so difficult to narrow down images to just these. You will have to get the spring issue of RUNWAY magazine to see more! Thank you to everyone that worked on this project. Especially Linda and Destiny's Bride. Linda....I think this was our best to date! (That is until those Oscar de la Renta gowns arrive!)
January 15, 2009
PHOTOSHOP Classes Level 1 and 2
Well I have been asked time and time again and so it's here, the first official Photoshop classes taught by me!
Here are the dates and information for both Level 1 and 2:
SATURDAY February 21st from 10-3, Photoshop Level 1 $200 (Chandler)
Photoshop Level 1 will start you with the basics. You will learn about the tools, functions and magic that your PS program has to offer. I will be working in CS 3, however most everything will also be compatible with CS 2. If you do not have Photoshop and are on the fence, you can download and try it for free for 30 days from the Adobe website.
PS Level 1 will cover all the basics and some tips that will change the quality of your finished work overnight! You will receive a CD of actions and goodies to take home and play with and a full lesson plan to start practicing with right away. Don't know what an action is?? You better take this class!
For the people that know PS basics but want to take their work up a notch, PS Level 2 is your class!
SATURDAY February 28th from 10-3, Photoshop Level 2 $200 (Chandler)
Photoshop Level 2 will expand on your existing knowledge of Photoshop. You will learn how to make flawless skin without Portraiture. I will teach about grunge and texture tequniques. We will go in depth on working with layers and masks. My tops for flawless vinettes and custom borders You will learn how to write you own actions. I will also teach you how to redistribute light when available light is not ideal. If you are a newborn or portrait photographer, you will love these tips! I will also teach you how to "take a few inches off" and do contour body work.
I will spend a short time working with my favorite recipies from Totally RAD actions,Kubota's Lightroom workflow, Portraiture and Noiseware for those individuals that have these programs but have not used them yet.
Level 2 will cause you to stretch your imagination with your work and really see what you can add to your style through post processing! You will receive a CD of actions and textures to take home and play with and a full lesson plan to start practicing with right away.
Please email me at info@bridgettemarie.com if you are interested and I will send you a paypal link to pay the deposit and reserve your spot! Each class will only have 8 spots to ensure plenty of question and answer time. You may pay a $75.00 deposit to hold your spot and the rest on class day if you prefer.
**I am considering adding a week night class, if you are interested in a week night/day class please email me for more information!
Allow me to leave you with one more image taken by the fabulous Sarah Goodman enhanced by me!
January 11, 2009
Carrie Moten downtown
Many of you know that Carrie Moten and I set out to do new head shots of her monthly (if we can get our schedules together). I want to make sure that every session is different from the one prior.
Session one was in a big metal barn and then off to a random shopping center.
Session two was oddly on the other side if the metal barn. Only this time I didn't make her go inside with the pigeons. (No seriously, like a hundred pigesons...good thing she trusts me.)
Today we were in downtown Tucson. I had a grand idea to get this big "city" type shot but it didn't work out, more specifically my brain was not connecting with my camera. However I LOVE these. So colorful and expressive. She kept freaking out because people would stop and stare at her. It's not every day a beautiful girl is having a photoshoot on the sidewalk. She's a trooper though, trying everything I ask and squeezing into even the seedy holes of the city for the love of art.
Sometimes I get struck by an idea for a shot and will make her drop what's she's doing and shoot. This includes an appetizer she just ordered since the restaurant had an beautiful entry way. The green ivy shots were taken somewhere between appetizers and dinner arriving. Like I said, good thing she trusts me.
It is total coincidence that three of my 5 favorites she is looking to the left. I am fine with that because they turned out so good. Here is Carrie Moten, headshot session round three. I am taking suggestions for the next location...
January 09, 2009
Madilyn "silly face" Balmes
This year I want to make sure that I capture my children more and work less. I often forget to pick up the video camera that is now shadowed by my Canon. (Shooting video is not creative enough for me. That is until I get the new 5D and can add lenses, then I am sure that will not be a problem.) For now, I choose to grab moments with my camera. Moments like my ever so silly daughter getting ready for bath. This my friends is my daughter, Madilyn "silly face" Balmes.
January 08, 2009
Belly and Baby
The Barber Family is soon expecting baby number two. Another little boy named Wyatt. Noah (his soon-to-be big brother) is two and is going through a little "Mommie don't even think about getting two inches from me" stage. He probably anticipates the arrival of baby bro. I have been asked to photograph the birth and his newborn shots. So this will be an amazing journey my camera will take with the Barbers over the next few weeks. Check back for news of his arrival!
For now some shots from our session today.
This was my favorite from the day.
Sweet moment with Noah. We were shooting some in her room and he kept coming in to check on Mom.
January 07, 2009
Taking it to the streets
So as you know by now my FAVORITE model is Danielle. She is leaving for LA this week and so we got one more shoot in. I will share some of the true fashion shots tomorrow as I get them done but for now you have to see this shot. We had to time the lights right because it was the middle of the day on a Monday. Seriously busy downtown. The pedestrians were so patient. We tried it through 4 light rotations but oddly enough I got this shot on the first take. Isn't that how it always goes?
