Photographing Bauhaus and David J of Bauhaus.
November 4, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Bands and Musicians, Hollywood Glamour Lighting, Old Hollywood Glamour
I have always had a camera in my hands, in some way or another. I have not always had the best cameras either, but I always made due with what I have had. My parents always gave me cameras when I was a kid and I always shot black and white film. I have since […]
Model: Guy Chapman – The Film Noir Villain
November 3, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Featured, Film Noir, Hollywood Glamour Lighting, Models, Old Hollywood Glamour
I met guy through a mutual friend that introduced us with the intention of needing to get some head shots done. Guy is an actor and has been in a few movies I am sure you have heard of: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and Red-Eye as well as a few TV Series […]
3 Facts about Pictures, Photography and the Law
you may not know.
November 2, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Lighting Diagrams, Videos and Tips, On Photography
3 Things about Pictures, Photography and the Law you may not know. Copyright Law states “Copyright is a property right. Under the Federal Copyright Act of 1976 (effective January 1, 1978 and amended when the USA joined the Berne Convention in 1989), photographs are protected by copyright from the moment of creation.” Did you know: […]
Model: Bianca Malise
November 1, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Color, Models, Nude
This was my first shoot with Bianca back in July of 2006. A great model to work with, who is now turning toward the scene behind the camera. We did several different scenes for Diva Devotchka, a defunct site of mine which I might someday redo and get back into, I just need a little […]
The Mantis and The Money Toad
October 31, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Color, Featured, On The Fly
This is an actual photograph I took one day while editing images at my computer. This mantis or his twin brother was following me around the whole day. I was on my balcony in the morning and there he was. Later that day I went out to my garage and there he was again on […]
Model: Apnea – The Reluctant Idol
October 30, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Hollywood Glamour Lighting, Models, Old Hollywood Glamour
My first and so far only shoot with the model Apnea, the well known model wife(soon to be or now ex) of Lithium Picnic, The well know and controversial ex-photographer of Suicide Girls. Great lady to work with, quiet I suppose, then again we had just met that day. We did a few shots for […]
Model: Tanya(BluegirlB) – Gothic Hollywood Glamour
October 30, 2009 by Darkman
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Tanya is a friend of my from the goth scene in San Diego, and I had seen her do some modeling for another photographer friend of mine Gene Johnson. Anyway I had her come over one day to do some Hollywood glamour stuff, but these were done with film and a digital camera. can you […]
Model: Kristabelle #2, Color Burlesque Pinup, Black and White Glamour
October 28, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Color, Hollywood Glamour Lighting, Models
Here’s a couple more from Model Kristabelle. I did a couple in color for a burlesque project I am working on, and thought I would share here. Kristabelle is also going to be our opening lady for Pinupofthemonth.com. Pinup of the month for January 2010. I would like to hear from my readers which ones […]
Black and White or Color, which would you choose?
October 28, 2009 by Darkman
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I have a question for my readers. I have images that I edit, some in color and some in black and white. Both look great but you can’t have both, you have to choose one or the other. Which would you choose? How would you choose? Let’s say you have a contest to enter and […]
4 Reasons to use a Makeup Artist before ANY Photo Shoot
October 26, 2009 by Darkman
Filed under All Articles, Featured, Lighting Diagrams, Videos and Tips, Make Up
Why You Should Use a Makeup Artist. Many times new photographers ask the question of “Why should you use a makeup artist before a shoot?”. I will tell you some of the reasons why I use a makeup artist with my photo shoots, and why I always recommend to client and new photographer to use […]
