Fade To Black

Lately I have been in a destructive mood. That's why I think it's time to share a project I have been working on for quite some time. It's called Paper Hats, Polaroid, and Profoto. I don't want to give away too much more but I am leaving a taste of what the film looks like. The shot above is from Brian Head, Utah. I went snowboarding with some friends and did some testing with this film stock. The emulsion fades as soon as you take the photo. You can stop the fading process by ripping the acetate away from the developing layer, resulting in a fixed exposure and a clear transparency. I like the excitement of watching the print fade wondering if I should wait a couple more seconds or tear it apart as fast as I can because I like what I see. The process is the fun part. Sometimes with digital we forget to get absorbed in the process. If I could offer any advice I would say pick a project that slows you down. You never know you just might get a great idea waiting for the developer.

Sexy Rick Rides Again

I love working for my friends. They always have the greatest ideas. So I wasn't surprised when my fellow photographer and tattoo artist, Sexy Rick Reffner, came to me and said, " I want to be a cowboy." After a bit of explanation I learned that Rick wanted to get new business cards and he would like yours truly to take the photos. I loved the idea. We did some brainstorming and tons of shopping looking for the right shirt. It was a blast going through all the western wear shops in town. The best was the reaction of the clerks that worked there. Some were into it and helped us look for a shirt and some just looked at us like we were crazy. It was a hoot! My girlfriend and I made the hobby horse. It was kind of amazing the crap we made it out of. The list goes like this, mop handle, two pre-made pedestal for wheels, an old shirt for the head, and string for the mane. With an added tattoo machine (IT'S A MACHINE NOT A GUN) we were ready to shoot. The shot above was Rick being silly at one point. It reminded me of the cowboy that welcomes you to downtown Vegas. We shot a few of this set, then we did a mugshot set up. Karla Joy did Rick's makeup for the the mugshot and let me tell you he looked like he got rolled by The Las Vegas Club security boys. A facebook photo proved how real it looked by comments replied. I had a blast and now Sexy Rick owes me big time. So make sure you go visit him so he can save up to pay the invoice. He drills at Fallen Leaf Tattoos, 1801 E. Tropicana #17 Las Vegas, NV. (702) 489-5323