Paint the Town

Two of Nashville's hottest young musicians, Madison Sasser and Jason Ferber, have come together to experiment with spice & color on their newest project, "Paint the Town".   When Madison first requested my promo shoot services, I asked to hear some of their music to get a better picture of what we were capturing.  Madison sent me "Shine Bright," a pop oriented song with lots of flare, catchy melodies, and colorful lyrics.  Immediately I knew we were going to have a really fun shoot.  

On the day of our shoot, Jason, Madison and I met at a local coffee shop.  The three of us hit it off instantly, and as we laughed we began the shoot, capturing great shots from start to finish.  Madison and Jason were both very comfortable with each other, having spent a good deal of time together during their writing process.  I was extremely greatful for their ease and willingness to do all the goofy things I asked them.  In the end, we walked away with over 1,000 great shots and a really great memory.  

  

To check out Paint the Town's music and see when they'll be playing near you, go to: www.myspace.com/paintthetown

Liz Rose

 Liz Rose.  WHAT A NAME... and if I'm being completely honest, I knew I wanted to shoot her the minute I saw her.  She's gorgeous in the best way; very natural and unique, yet extremely edgy without trying... her quirkiness adds such a likable element to her style---and not to mention she's TALL and LONG :) ...her limbs, for lack of a better word, make my job as a photographer so easy.  Needless to say, we had a great time together--We met up at her new place in the great City of Nashville, TN.  She and another girl stole a hot spot of real estate and are in the process of remodeling.  Lots of hardwood floors, staircases and the beautiful smell of an antique home.  She gave me a little tour, and we landed in her quaint and cute room upstairs.  She was wearing this white dress that drove me crazy with how cute it was--during makeup and pre-production, I continued to grow in excitement--this girl's style was "off-the-chain".  I had known this prior to asking her to do a shoot with me, but the more I talked to her and got to know her, everything matched.  Her personality and quirks were all I could ask for.

 Eventually we made our way to the first location--she wore the white dress she already had on, because I loved it so much, and we added some combat boots for a bit of flare :)  The rest of the shoot was a breeze--she was extremely comfortable in front of the camera, and her body would move in exactly the ways I wanted it to... If it's up to me, this will not be the last time Liz Rose and I work together... :)

Baby Oliver

   Little Ollie, the son of Nicole and Hunter Feltes--amazing people and dear friends of mine--was by far one of the faster and easier shoots I've encountered.  Having just eaten, Oliver was bubbling with smiles and happiness when I arrived at the home of Kristi and Rick Allen, where the shoot was done.  I put a few pillows down on a table outside and threw a blanket over them for our first few pictures.

       Oliver got undressed (with the help of his mother (:) and I began snapping shots of his beautiful little face.  He kept smiling SO big and I couldn't help but continue taking pictures of that sweet sight--I must've taken over a hundred and fifty pictures of him in his first position! Every way I'd turn him, he'd continue to show off a little bit more of his personality and that unforgettable grin.  Although, with a grandmpa/grandpa, great grandma, uncle, mom and dad surrounding him behind the camera- making noise, clapping, and putting on their big baby faces- I think anyone would quite a giggle :)....

 Even after looking at these for a week, I can't help but smile and giggle to myself when I see that absolutely precious face.  Thanks Nicole and Hunter, for letting me be the photographer to experience your gerber model of a baby...

Hallie Darnell

For my first pin-up-esque shoot, I could not have asked for a better model.  Hallie and I have collaborated once before this summer, and I discovered her gift.

 That gift being open and vulnerable;

of being fearless with the art of her body;

of being shockingly creative.

Hallie is seeking a modeling career in swimsuit and lingerie, so we got creative and had a little fun :)  The results were beautiful.

Case Munson

Case is a gorgeous young man, if I might say so, who is going to be a senior this year and is also an incredible baseball player.  I first met him through babysitting his younger sisters on the weekends this summer.  While I stayed with the girls, Case and his parents traveled the United States with his baseball team.  When his mom asked me to take his senior pictures, I was thrilled.  I started brainstorming of great locations because, after all, it's not everyday that you get a great looking guy willing to be photographed.  In fact, I'd venture out to say that guys are the hardest to get in front of the camera... especially good looking ones ;) 

   So, of course on the day of our shoot it was raining.  I didn't want to give up completely, so we planned to go through with it as long as it wasn't pouring.  We made it to our first location and got through about 150 shots before the rain came howling with lightning and thunder...

needless to say, we had to reschedule.  But as I was going through the few pictures we got, I was delighted to find many of them to be GREAT! I decided the rain was actually to my advantage... I got good shots despite the rain, PLUS I was able to reschedule for another shoot on a sunny day, giving me more time to brainstorm great locations and props :)

Art Experience 2010: "All I Have Seen"

"No One."

No one face is like another.  All are formed with significance, with detail. Yet each face is unique; set apart with a touch of color.  Similarities may appear, but no one face is entirely the same.  They are created to be seen in all their depth, the shades of blue and red; A design created to grow and change, to experience beauty in all seasons and places.