Thursday, June 26, 2008

Mirrors...





Model: Miss L. , Film: Kodak B/W 400

Using mirrors in photographs is always entertaining to me...mostly because compositions and setting the correct exposure could become a challenge....but aside that, because no matter what is the personality of the subject and how professional they are, they can/might get involved with their own image in the mirror and then it's easier to see part of them which they might try to hide.
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These were the last shots of a unique photo session with Miss L.; a show girl and a professional dancer; minutes before going directly to her dancing gig on that night...shot about 5-6 years ago (I think).
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Cheers
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Wolf
Las Vegas, LA, Phoenix, NYC

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Rock, Oriental style...


Model: Stella, Film: Kodak B/W 400


Stella; a rock singer and a freelance art model; has the good looks and right laid back attitude to pursue her passions but her story doesn't end there...she also has a great understanding and outlook towards life and world...from politics to art. With knowledge comes responsibility.


We did not plan the details of the session, but I tried to see her as herself and envision the shots based on her energy.


What would be next for her, I wonder.


Cheers


Wolf

Las Vegas, LA, Phoenix, NYC




Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Life


Model: Miss M. & Miss S., Film: Ilford B/W 100


As life goes on

there are these essence of it

which collapse on our shoulders

with a force to reckon with

and being in pain

is only a sign of

being alive




Cheers

Wolf

Las Vegas, LA, Phoenix, NYC

Monday, June 23, 2008

Mountains...


Model: Miss S. & Miss M. , Film: Ilford B/W 400


Hiking, photographing and appreciating the nature...yesterday was a good day.

Finding time to process the films is another story.
The above image was done during a short session with Miss S. and Miss M.


Cheers
Wolf

Las Vegas, LA, Phoenix, NYC

Sunday, June 22, 2008

What goes in my mind before heading out for a shoot...





Model: Aleksandra, Film: Ilford B/W 100



Mismatched, contrast, loneliness, shadows, disorientation, nostalgia and determination.

No...they are not my personal feelings...they are simply concepts that I have been focusing on more often these days during my photo sessions...for some reason.



Cheers

Wolf



Saturday, June 21, 2008

Angel



Model: Angel, Film: Ilford B/W 400


Couple of shots from a short and fun session with Angel.

Cheers

Wolf
http://www.wolf189.com/
Las Vegas, LA, Phoenix, NYC

Friday, June 20, 2008

Those special moments






There are moments that can set the whole mood during a session...moments of honesty, clarity, connection and inspiration.

There were more than few of those moments during my session with charming and beautiful Tanya ( http://tanyadakin.blogspot.com/ ), a model, a photographer and a cook, which resulted in a very pleasant experience.

Thank you dear Tanya for the great photo session.

Model: Miss Tanya D., Films: Ilford B/W 400, Kodak B/W 400, Kodak Portra 160NC


Cheers

Wolf

http://www.wolf189.com/

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Photos of the day...




Model: Jemme , Film: Velvia 100



Jemme was a pleasure to meet and to work with!




Cheers


Wolf189



Sunday, June 8, 2008

Romantic nude portrait






I tend to create various groups, styles, titles and genres for photographs that I take and I see...but mostly for my own photography.

It helps me to organize my thoughts and communicate with others when needed.

The word "romantic" in the title of this group of photographs indicates an affectionate idealistic point of view of the photographer towards the subject.

The basic difference between, for example, a "glamour nude portrait" and a "romantic nude portrait" (in my personal terminology) perhaps lays in styling and the chosen moments...while a glamour shot usually needs a rather attractive lighting and perfect styling and it is posed, a "romantic nude portrait" could be more about finding that special moment, connection, chemistry and mood which is not necessarily possible in a very structured setting.

The nudity is an important part of this concept, since I would rather to diffuse any dramatic effects from outside elements such as fashion, locations and similar things...but choosing the moment is the major key here...perhaps 90% of the whole thing...and you can't force it...you have to nurture it and try to appreciate it but with the least amount of intrusion and the maximum amount of attention to finding the right moment, setting the correct exposure for the situation and suitable framing and composition.

So it can become a matter of obsession, selectivity and dynamism between the subject and photographer....and it could become very rewarding as well.

Cheers
Wolf



Sunday, June 1, 2008

Romance...


Model: Miss Sarafin, Film: Ilford B/W 400


Just one of my personal favorites from the session with Sarafin. I find the pose and moment rather romantic.



Cheers

Wolf