House of Style KC

House of Style KC Shoot Album

Sorry about no new posts in a while, I was busy editing these photos from HOS-KC! I am on this modeling site called Model Mayhem, and one day I got a message from House of Style Productions inviting me to their upcoming shoot.

I have heard about them before from another friend that shot with them. It's basically a group led by David Hamilton, where local models, photographers, makeup artists, hair stylists, and designers gather, and work together to get everyone networked.

After the models are done with makeup, they get assigned a photographer (like me), and we shoot for a while. When I am done with a model, I kick him/her to the curbs and get a new one... Oh wait, we are not talking my love life here... :P No, the models return to get a new look/style, and I get the next available model. At the end, I provide at least 3 pictures for each model. Anyways, enough with the talking, below are some of my favorites!

Sarah - This is probably my favorite of this shoot... The green and black really make her face stand out!

Chantal - I wasn't sure how to shoot her, but I think the results are nice :)

Jessica - Heh, not too crazy about the crazy hair, but people seems to like this effect I used...

Jessica - same girl from above, but just crazy makeup this time :)

Kim - This girl, has the most vibrant beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen!

Molly - Another "creative" style from the artists... She looks really nice without the makeup though.

Nikki - You know, I really like her hair! It's very cute!

Sarah - I like these chain fence shots...

Steve - How about some guy photos? :)

Tom - I feel this one can be used in an ad or something...

Kayte

Kayte's Shoot Album

Kayte was super awesome to work with, because when you are ready to shoot, she has already made her pose, and waiting for you. All I had to do was click away! I told her, "wow, you seem to know how to pose pretty well...", and she replied, "well, I watch a lot of America's Top Model!" Ha ha, notes to other models, watch more TV!!!

We shot this at the AmeriStar Casino in KC, because I was told there is this train inside that is pretty historical. However, upon arrival, I noticed that the whole place is super dark! I had to shoot with my 50mm f/1.8 lens the whole time at f/1.8, because there was never enough light. I used a flash I borrowed from my friend, so that helped a lot. Even though the shoot was challenging, I learn a lot about my camera/lens and techniques for shooting in the dark. Surprisingly, most people seem to like it, and want to shoot with me in the dark! Time for me to get better lenses!

Headshot, playing with the ambient lighting

Kayte is bring sexy BACK!

Some people really like this 45 degree portrait shot

If the girls are wearing skirts, I will show off their sexy legs, it's only fair! :)

This photo was in total darkness, I was surprised that I actually captured it! I like it...

Ha ha, a guy actually came and told me that I had a very pretty wife/girlfriend, and that I had good taste. Umm... Thanks? She is already married? I will pass on the word. :D

It didn't really jump out at me at first, but after editing, I really love this one!

The Proposal

As usual, I am surfing photography web sites when not busy at work, and I came across this post in a forum. It was a pretty cool/sweet/touching/etc. story so I thought I'd share it. :)

The original story (with the pictures)

Long story short, he is a photographer, and he asked a friend of his to do a fake casting call for a couples shoot, so he and his now fiance (yay) can model for him. After a few shots, he popped the question and the photographer was there every second to capture the moment!

This is pure genius! I am gonna do it when it's my time... Hopefully my future wife is not reading this! Ha ha...