A Day with George Hurrells Last Assistant
June 10, 2010 by Darkman
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Back in December 2009, I was given one of the best Christmas Presents I think I have ever gotten. I was given the opportunity to spend the day with George Hurrells Last Assistant, Richard Settle. Not only did I get to spend the day talking with Richard about George Hurrell and his techniques, I was […]
Model – Apnea
May 24, 2010 by Darkman
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In this shoot with the well known Model Apnea, we did a faux fashion article shoot, in which I made an faux magazine cover from the image. The lighting was two Fresnel lights both from camera right, one on the background and one on the model herself. The background was a plain white wall in […]
Model – Ash DeLovely
May 24, 2010 by Darkman
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This shoot with Ashley, a makeup artist for Mac, was a collaboration between the two of us. Shoot in my home studio on a chaise lounge, using one strobe and a beauty dish with grid. Originally in Color I personally liked it better in Black and White. The setup in the Lighting Diagram shows the […]
Largest Collection of George Hurrel’s Hollywood Glamour Photographs Auctioned Off
May 4, 2010 by Darkman
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Last month the largest collection, in one auction, of George Hurrell’s Hollywood Glamour Photography Images, Negatives and other items were auctioned off to the public for nominal prices. I was happy to go to the auction preview. While the original photo images may have been made from a Hurrell Negative, Hurrell didn’t print these, nor […]
The Magic of Black and White – Andrew Gibson
April 23, 2010 by Darkman
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The Magic of Black and White – Andrew Gibson An eBook about Black and White Photography From the website of Craft & Vision: “Black and white photographs are a different medium than colour and require an ability to see in monochrome. Becoming aware of the differences between black and white and colour images, in both […]
Death of a Legend, Peter Gowland
March 21, 2010 by Darkman
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Peter Gowland, one of the most incredible pinup and innovative photographers of the old days and of our days, has passed away. He was 93. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Alice and Peter Gowland, at which time they invited me to their home in Santa Monica and talked to me about […]
Gallery Preview of Epstein & Schwimer Auction, Largest Lot of George Hurrell Photography
February 27, 2010 by Darkman
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Epstein and Schwimer, collectors of fine are and Hollywood glamour photography, are auctioning off some of their collection next month. Tonight is the Gallery Preview. Held at the James Gray Gallery in Santa Monica, this is going to be one HUGE Event I am sure. Parking is probably going to be bad and I am […]
Hurrell Hollywood, Book of Large Prints
January 24, 2010 by Darkman
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I feel the best way to look at Hurrell Portraits and imagery is in large format image and that’s usually in a gallery or showing of his work. Unfortunately, showings of his work in a gallery don’t come around that often anymore. The other way is to have a book of images in large format, […]
Evie Lovelle Gallery and Shoot – Hollywood Glamour Photography
January 15, 2010 by Darkman
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After about a month of battling the Flu and a back issue, I am finally getting this gallery and post up regarding the Evie Lovelle Shoot. The day I shot Evie I was actually coming down with the flu, and for the following two weeks had the flu and then back issues, from popping a […]
Hollywood Glamour Lighting Video and Diagrams
November 30, 2009 by Darkman
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Be sure to check out the Photography Lighting Diagrams for this shoot HERE I have people wanting to know how I set my lights up and how I get some of the effects I do for Hollywood Glamour and Film Noir Lighting. Most times when I do Hollywood glamour photography I use Fresnel lights, the […]