Looking back & moving forward
Posted by Craig | Filed under minneapolis, photos
Grain Belt bridge, Minneapolis, MN
The above photo (taken with a Sigma DP1) is one I took in October, which is the last time I thought about blogging. I could say that I’ve been busy, which I have been, but I have no good excuse. To be honest, I get paralyzed with anxiety about blogging. I’ve let so many ideas and photos go unposted that I feel like I can’t catch up. I’ve decided that I need to let that go and start over from scratch. I’m not sure what direction I’ll take just yet, but I’m going to start by simply posting photos on a more regular basis.
In other news, I recently bought a Mamiya 645AFD. It’s technically used, but was basically new in the box. Even the strap was still wrapped up and sealed. I only have a film back at the moment, but may rent a digital back for a weekend to play with.
Fluorescent headshot
Posted by Craig | Filed under lighting
This is a quick headshot I did for my good friend, Pearson Knight. He’s a great hair stylist and one of the most positive people I know.
The setup for this shot was simple, just two fluorescent work lights hanging from light stands.
I know I’m not the first to do this and the catch lights in the eyes remind me of what Martin Schoeller has done with his Close Up series and what Eric Schwabel is doing. Even so, it’s a fun setup that gives a unique look.
I’ve used this setup with a few people in the past and sometimes the intensity of the lights can be an issue. I had one model who simply could not tolerate it and her eyes were watering so uncontrollably when looking toward the light that we had to abandon the idea.
Check out Pearson on Facebook for cool behind the scenes stuff from New York Fashion Week.
Grungy old posters
Posted by Craig | Filed under Casket Arts Building
The Casket Arts Building is such a cool place to have a studio. From 1887 to 2005 the building operated as a casket factory and there’s a lot of history here. In my old studio up on the fourth floor there was writing on the walls like “Stan was married – 1888.”
Once in awhile I like to walk the staircases and look for interesting markings. A few weeks ago I peeked behind a door and found these amazing old safety posters. I especially like how dark and creepy the first one is.
I’ll keep looking around and post what I can find!
IVEY Awards 2009
Posted by Craig | Filed under photos, theater
I went to the IVEY Awards last night to take a few photos for Minnesota Playlist and was pretty much limited to the red carpet. There were already several photographers shooting posed portraits, so I tried to get some different stuff. Here are a few of my favorites.
The scene outside the State Theater.
About to walk the red carpet.
Lifetime Achievement award winner, Dudley Riggs, hams it up for a photographer before the IVEY Awards.
Tags: 2009, dudley riggs, ivey awards, iveys, minneapolis, state theater
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