by hankinslawrenceimages | Oct 18, 2019 | Workshops
When Bill and I work with a model, one thing we’re always looking for is someone who can help us create the photographs we’re seeing in our minds. We can figure out the lighting, the camera settings, and even some basic costuming. But when it comes to hair, makeup, anything more than basic costuming, a beautiful pose, or a perfect facial expression, we need help! And this is what an experienced model brings to a shoot.
I’ve recently started a series of photographs based on the Kodak Girl advertising campaigns of the early 1900’s. The Eastman Kodak company portrayed women as active photographers in their ads to encourage women to take up photography as a hobby (so they could sell more cameras and film). You can see some of the ads on my Pinterest board at https://www.pinterest.com/pattyhankins/inspiration-kodak-girls/
I shared my Pinterest board wtih two models, BlueRiverDream and Zoe Celesta West. I asked if they had any dresses with a vintage 1920s feel to them and said I’d bring the vintage cameras.
For the photos with BlueRiverDream, we headed out to a state forest in western Maryland. BlueRiverDream posed with a Graflex camera on a bridge over a stream.
Inspired by the Kodak Girl – BlueRiverDream © 2019 Patty Hankins
For the photos with Zoe Celesta West, we heading into the studio where Zoe posed in a beautiful 1920s day dress and one of my Kodak folding cameras.
Inspired by the Kodak Girl – Zoe Celesta West © 2019 Patty Hankins
While I had the basic idea for the photographs, I could not have created them without the help of these amazing models. They took a look at my Pinterest board, figured out what outfits they had that fit the theme, and came with ideas on how to pose, etc.
As I create more photos inspired by the Kodak Girls, I’m looking forward to partnering with the models I’ll be working with. Without their help and input, my photos would just be figments of my imagination.
If you’ve been wanting to work with a professional figure model in a studio setting, consider joining us on December 7 for our Photographing a Model in the Studio workshp with Gazelle Powers. Gazelle is a very experienced model. Her poses are always beautiful and elegant. And she is fantastic to work with!!! You will love working with Gazelle.
You can learn more about Photographing a Model in the Studio workshop at https://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/photographing-model-gazelle-powers-dec-7-2019/
by hankinslawrenceimages | Oct 9, 2019 | Iridaceae Family
When I think if irises, I think about Bearded Irises, Siberian irises, Flag irises and the little dwarf irises I see in the early spring. It turns out that gladiolus are members of the iris family too! So today I have photos of some beautiful Blue Flag Irises photographed at Mt Cuba Center and some wonderful Gladiolus photographed at a local farm and in my studio to share with you.
Mt Cuba Center
Blue Flag Irises © 2019 Patty Hankins
Blue Flag Irises © 2019 Patty Hankins
Gladiolus © 2019 Patty Hankins
Gladiolus © 2019 Patty Hankins
Gladiolus © 2019 Patty Hankins
Gladiolus © 2019 Patty Hankins
Gladiolus © 2019 Patty Hankins
by hankinslawrenceimages | Oct 7, 2019 | Asteraceae Family, New Photos
Two Sunflowers © 2019 Patty Hankins
I’ve recently added a new photograph – Two Sunflowers – to my website at https://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/two-sunflowers/
Every summer I love to photograph local sunflowers. This year, I bought some from a local farmer and brought them into my studio. At first, I was a bit frustrated since I couldn’t get the flowers to open up and face me the way I wanted to. And then I looked more closely at what was in front of me – and was amazed at the contrast of colors between the bright yellow and soft greens, the contrast of the soft petals and the spiny hairs along the leave and at how the flowers popped against the black background. All of a sudden, I was really pleased that I couldn’t photograph the sunflowers the way I wanted to – and instead photographed them the way they presented themselves to me.
The photograph is available matted to 11 X 14 or 16 X 20.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Oct 4, 2019 | Workshops
It’s not too late to join us for our Photoshop Layers and Masks workshop next weekend.
During the workshp, we’ll focus on specific Photoshop tools used for cleaning up your image and adjusting contrast and color. Photoshop layers and masks are powerful tools for both global and local changes to your photo. These tools allow you to establish a workflow that helps you create images that share your vision.
We’ll cover a number of tools including curves, levels, hue/saturation, shadow/highlights, cloning, patching, healing and content-aware fill.
This workshop is designed for both people who do their entire editing workflow in Photoshop, or those who use Lightroom for some edits but need more powerful tools to complete their workflow.
The workshop will be held at our home in Bethesda, Maryland. We’re limiting the workshop to 4 participants to make sure we can provide you with any individualized help you need.
You can learn more about the workshop and register at https://beautifulflowerpictures.com/store/photoshop-layers-masks-workshop-october-2019/
We’d love to have you join us
by hankinslawrenceimages | Oct 3, 2019 | News
Bill and I each have several photos in the Montgomery County Camera Club Exhibit, “Emergence of Artistry” at ArtSeen Gallery in Rockville this month.
A portion of the proceeds from sales from the show will be donated to Arts on the Block which empowers creative youth to imagine and shape fulfilling futures, join the creative workforce, and contribute to their communities. They provide real-world training in a working mosaic studio and on public art projects throughout the DC metro region.
The Opening Reception for the show will be on Sunday October 6 from 2 – 6 PM at 12115-G Parklawn Drive in Rockville, Maryland. We’d love to see you there
