The best you can do is know yourself. Know what you want.

2012-01-27T06:48:00.002-05:00

Check out my feature on The fashionisto!

UPDATE

2012-01-22T23:00:00.000-05:00

I'm just taking some pictures

2012-01-22T20:58:00.001-05:00

"Look, I'm not an intellectual - I just take pictures."

- Helmut Newton

2012-01-19T07:20:00.006-05:00

Here is a sneak peak of a recent unedtied test shoot.

NO SOPA/PIPA

2012-01-18T07:29:00.004-05:00

I encourage all reading this to speak up and defend our right to openly share information. Say no to SOPA/PIPA (or at the very least a modified more narrow version). Click here to write your representative.

Reasons to oppose or modfy SOPA (via Amazon.com)

My 2011 in photos.

2012-01-01T10:44:00.005-05:00

It's that time of year again where I find myself thinking about this past year and everything that has happened. I can truly say that 2011 has been an incredibly blessed and humbling year for me. I moved, got my first job in a studio, and found myself working with talent from places in the industry I can only dream of. I feel grateful to have met people that have both inspired, and mentored me. I recognize 2011 as a time of major growth and development for me and my work and, plan for 2012 to be the application of that growth into my life. I plan to push myself to create not just stronger single fashion images but, clear conceptual stories with better technical ability and more refinement. The beginning of a new year always lights a fire inside of me, and I'm walking into this year with a list of very clear goals and a can do attitude. I wish you all the best, and hope you have a blessed and inspired New Year.

Happy New Year!

Testing

2011-12-28T00:50:00.005-05:00

Hair&Makeup: Sharon Casey Styling: Ashlee Mello Art Direction: Suanne Delaney Model: Vicki (VNY)

Casting LA UPDATE

2011-12-27T20:07:00.001-05:00

I've been messing around with the video settings lately as a way to document things (such as our casting trips for work), luckily I work with a video genius (Adam Hand) who edits all my short recordings into cool little videos. The following is a short clip of my recordings from our casting trip to LA.

I spent last week in Los Angeles doing some casting for work. It felt so good to be back, and made me realize just HOW much I missed it. Mushy-ness aside, here are some images from the casting adventure at Smashbox Studio.

2011-12-23T16:50:00.004-05:00

My boss tells me to watch stuff and I do.

2011-12-18T21:07:00.000-05:00

Shot this awhile ago, like many shoots I just forgot to post it.
H&MUA: Sharon Casey, Styling: Anna Hans, Model: Greg K

Ethan James Green

2011-12-13T22:55:00.000-05:00

This is Ethan

Rarely will I take the time to post another persons photography (not because I suck but because I barely find time to blog my own work)--unless it's a friend.. or someone just too bad ass not to talk about. Ethan James Green is the latter of the two. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Ethan when he was on my set as model for work. We got to talking about photography, and I found out that his true passion wasn't modeling... but shooting. He showed me his work, and it immediately caught my attention (was it the fact that he's shot Lindsey Wixon?- perhaps).

2011-12-11T21:30:00.003-05:00

Hair&Mua: Sharon Casey, Styling: Ope, Model: Chad Buchanan

2011-12-07T20:13:00.000-05:00

My life lately has been filled with a lot of lesson learning. I find that being a photographer is as much about dealing with people/different personalities, as it is taking photographs. I kind of laugh when I think about how young and foolishly arrogant I was even earlier this year, and wonder where I will find myself in another year. I'm grateful to have the job I have, and work with the amazing people that I do. I owe so much of my growth to those people, it humbles me. I try not to take things for granted, and hope to continue embracing all lessons that come to me.

Mens Shirts

2011-12-04T09:42:00.000-05:00

Found this on Ope's twitter. It's crazy how many looks can come from one shirt. I wish I was more creative when it comes to the way I dress.

2011-12-01T23:00:00.000-05:00

Hey Cas Gilray? Why you so cool?

Styling: Marcela Bravo Hair: Mary Irwin Makeup: Susie Jasper Model. Mariana H

2011-11-27T21:13:00.000-05:00

Hair & Mua: Sharon Casey, Art Direction: Linda Ortega Styling: Don West, Model: Sofia

Obsession

2011-11-25T22:28:00.000-05:00

Hair & Makeup: Cindy Adams, Styling: Marcela Bravo, Model: Viktoria (Supreme)

Maria Mazikova

2011-11-24T01:21:00.000-05:00

Hair & Mua:Cindy Adams, Styling: Samantha Roe

2011-11-23T16:30:00.000-05:00

Yours truly. Click Click.

2011-11-13T10:55:00.004-05:00

" I am only stimulated by people, never by ideas, almost never. It is always an emotional response. It is always between myself and myself and another person – this is what it boils down to. I am not interested in the technique of photography or of camera. I am not interested in light. What I want is light in which the subject is free to move in any way without falling into an ugly light. So that I can get to them, to the expression they make, so that they are free to do or express something which is the way I feel. The camera is most in the way. If I could do what I want with my eyes alone, I would be happy."

- Richard Avedon

2011-11-13T10:17:00.002-05:00

Photo: Me Styling: Marcela Bravo Hair&Mua: Sharon Casey Model: Maritza Veer (Agency: NEXT)

My test shoot with Ida Nielson

2011-11-12T10:03:00.000-05:00

Ida Nielson has one of the most incredible faces I've ever seen. Ever.

Photo: Me Hair & Mua: Sharon Casey, Model: Ida Nielson (Agency: Supreme).

Casting New York

2011-11-06T08:21:00.000-05:00

Russell Giardina, VNY

Maria, VNY

Recently returned from a casting trip to NYC. Saw some great talent, had a great time.

October

2011-11-04T12:58:00.001-04:00

Film.
Brass Ass. Denise Bidot.

2011-10-31T22:01:00.000-04:00

Pierre Balmain featuring Abbey Lee. A film by Inez and Vinoodh.

Some testing

2011-10-26T07:15:00.001-04:00

I hate retouching.. probably because I'm awful at it. That partnered with the fact that I work a ton, means I sit on alot of test shoots before a final product is done. Here's a taste of a test with Sofija Milosevic.

2011-10-10T16:47:00.002-04:00

Get More: MTV Supervideo, Music, Best Coast, Best Coast, Music, More Music Videos

September

2011-10-01T18:53:00.000-04:00

Emma Ostilly # 2

2011-09-30T15:01:00.000-04:00

These photos were originally shot for a BRINK mag feature...however the feature didn't come through.

Styling: Marcela Bravo Hair&MUA Sharon Casey Model: Emma Ostilly.

2011-09-25T23:37:00.002-04:00

"Fashion is the armor to surviving everyday life"
- Bill Cunningham

Polaroid

2011-09-25T20:59:00.003-04:00

Let's pretend for a moment that I didn't scan these on a fax machine.

Olga Bocharova & Floyd.

August

2011-09-16T22:13:00.001-04:00

Film.

2011-09-11T11:16:00.000-04:00

“Some photographers take reality...and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation.”

Ansel Adams

2011-09-07T23:40:00.000-04:00

Alittle sneak peak from my test today.

Caris Tiivel

2011-08-28T17:54:00.003-04:00

Hair/MUA: Sharon Casey, Stylist: Don West (Agency Gerard) Model: Caris Tiivel (Supreme)
Wardrobe: Kimberly Ovitz

Emma Ostilly

2011-08-26T10:20:00.001-04:00

Hair/MUA: Maureen Burke, Styling: Don West (Agency Gerard), Emma Ostilly (Wilhelmina)

Polaroid

2011-08-12T18:33:00.002-04:00

I've been messing around with some old polaroid film at work. I'm a fan.

Excuse the shitty low res scans.

Matt Plunkett

2011-08-11T15:53:00.000-04:00

Check out Matt Plunkett shooting Big Sean for TI$A.

30 min test shoot

2011-08-06T21:34:00.000-04:00

More often then not I'm begging amazing models to stay and test with me...so I asked for 30 mins...literally.

H&MUA Tom Venditelli (Agency Gerard) Styling: Marcela Bravo (Agency Gerard)

More testing

2011-08-04T22:03:00.003-04:00

Wardrobe: Richard Chai.

Model: Olga Bocharova (Next Model Management), Stylist: Marcela Bravo (Agency Gerard), H&MUA: Sharon Casey.

My Get the Look for Aug/Sept issue of BRINK

2011-08-01T18:45:00.003-04:00

Stylist Anna Hans & Designer Cas Gilray are key components of my dream team.

Styling by Anna Hans, Hair&MUA by Gregg Hubbard, Model Autumn. BRINK design layout by Cas Gilray.

On repeat

2011-08-01T11:14:00.000-04:00

Testing

2011-07-23T21:01:00.002-04:00

Hair/MUA: Gregg Hubbard (Agency Gerrard) Model: Meagan Jane (AMAX). Set Design by James Moritz.

Film.July.

2011-07-22T23:02:00.003-04:00

2011-07-17T17:58:00.000-04:00

Playing around after work yesterday

2011-07-16T10:06:00.002-04:00

This is the lovely Sheridan.

Cincinnati June

2011-07-02T18:49:00.002-04:00

AMAZING

2011-06-29T22:55:00.003-04:00

I became familiar with photographer Ricky Middlesworth in LA while attending the Smashbox studios FACEOFF opening. These images blow my mind.

Meagan Jane

2011-06-12T16:32:00.001-04:00

Film. Meagan. AMAX Nashville.

...Testing?

2011-06-08T08:25:00.006-04:00

Did another test last night. My boss told me I should do one test a week, for a year and see where my book is at the end of the year. So, I've taken his advice to heart, and every week I'm doing a test. Expect many posts such as this.

Maureen makeup/hair, Emma O being pretty, and styling by Don West.

The Tale of a fairy

2011-06-06T23:11:00.002-04:00

Karl Lagerfeld

A couple outtakes

2011-06-04T16:01:00.000-04:00

Marcela Bravo of Agency Gerard.Emily of New View. LauraLee Hair&Makeup.

Testing last night

2011-06-01T07:19:00.001-04:00

With my love Gregg Hubbard, and the lovely Megan.

June/July BRINK

2011-05-31T17:05:00.001-04:00

Design &Art Direction Cas Gilray. Hair and Makeup LauraLee, Model Emily L (New View).

Kentucky May

2011-05-30T21:30:00.001-04:00

Film d00d

Testing

2011-05-26T13:29:00.002-04:00

Had a great time testing with my dream team last night, Anna Hans (stylist), and Gregg Hubbard. Here's a screen capture sneak peek. Un-retouched, don't judge.

On set today for BRINK magazine

2011-05-22T19:34:00.004-04:00

Shot today for the June/July issue of BRINK magazine.
Mood board and art direction: Cas Gilray.
Amazing styling by Marcela Bravo.

Work

2011-05-21T09:41:00.001-04:00

I have the immense pleasure of working for newly launched amazon.com site MYHABIT. Here is some imagery I've created for the site.

2011-05-16T21:17:00.000-04:00

30 second test shoots. literally.

Ellen VonUnwerth

2011-05-15T13:27:00.002-04:00

Dear Ellen VonUnwerth... why are you so amazing?

2011-05-11T20:04:00.000-04:00

This is Theron. Theron is a fellow coworker of mine at myhabit.com. Starting in August he plans to journey across America in 365 days, and photograph one person every day along his journey. When I think about the scope of this project it blows mind. It's an enourmous to take an entire year of your life and dedicate to traveling (sleeping out of your car, and eating for 5$ a day) the entire United States to photographically tell the story of others. I hope that everyone who reads this can take 5 mins, and $5 and make a contribution to what I'm sure is going to be an amazing project.

To HELP THERON click here

Kentucky March/April Film

2011-04-29T14:27:00.002-04:00

2011-04-10T23:22:00.003-04:00

You saw the film. Here's the long lost digital files.
Photo: Me.

MUA: Heather Schnell

Model:Haley Welsh.

2011-04-09T21:47:00.001-04:00

"For me, the camera is a sketchbook, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity"

- Henri Cartier-Bresson

Your grandpa's cup of tea.

2011-04-03T13:03:00.003-04:00

I found these gems while antique shopping with my mom in Covington, Kentucky. Pinup noodie 5x7 playing cards? I'm gonna buy the whole deck eventually.. but I had to bring these two home. I've always been drawn to 50's/60's pinup, and I find the aesthetic often influences my own styling/shooting. These will be framed and hung in my apartment for constant inspiration.

2011-03-31T08:34:00.002-04:00

Photog: me.
Stylist: Anna Hans
Hair & MUA: Gregg Hubbard
Model: Renee Peters
Now that I have a better feel for things at work, I'm going to be shooting ALOT more. I'm hoping to

have something new every week, and I'm going to start including more things that inspire me. Stay tuned!

Behind the scenes

2011-03-25T13:35:00.001-04:00

I'm sorry it's been awhile since I've posted. As I previously mentioned I just started a new job so things have been hectic for me. In the short I've been working I've met some amazing people, and had some cool experiences. It's that time again for me to shoot my monthly Get the Look feature for BRINK. I was lucky enough to work with the amazing Gregg Hubbard (who was visiting from NYC), Anna Hans (my amazing co-worker/rockstar stylist/badass extraordinare), and Renee Peters of AMAX Nashville.

2011-03-18T14:16:00.001-04:00

lol.

2011-03-01T19:48:00.001-05:00

2011-02-11T20:09:00.002-05:00

"I know that the accident of my being a photographer has made my life possible." -Avedon

Florida Film

2011-02-07T21:32:00.007-05:00

I'm only in Florida for a couple days, but it's been way too long since I've gotten to work with Haley. So, I had an incredibly refreshing shoot today with Haley, and Heather Schnell. This is the film, I will be posting the digital versions once I'm settled in Cincinnati.

LA January

2011-02-02T22:49:00.001-05:00

This post is dedicated to Yara Erazo, who likes my film work.

2011-02-02T17:13:00.004-05:00

I'm happy to have my photos reblogged, but credit me.

Don't be a butthead. <3

2011-01-28T11:38:00.002-05:00

eroticism inspires me. can you tell? one of my "outtakes".

Feb/Mar Get the Look

2011-01-26T10:30:00.000-05:00

Thanks to my great team.

2011-01-25T11:34:00.001-05:00

My shots for BRINK.

2011-01-24T13:49:00.000-05:00

My weekend in Florida. There are few things in this world as beautiful as Alex on her wedding day.

2011-01-24T10:23:00.000-05:00

"One of the things this job did for me was reinforce my belief in photography. You may think that you can't compete with the barrage of images on television, but individual pictures have their own impact. You can study them. They remain."

-Annie Leibovitz "At Work"

Inspiration

2011-01-18T22:44:00.003-05:00

Everyone I spend time with is an artist.. mostly animators, and graphic designers. I am the only person out of my group of friends that is a photographer (who doesn't draw constantly). Sketch booking has always been a very important and personal part of my creativity... however I can't draw. When I say I can't draw.. it isn't some cute attempt to be humble... I really can't. My freshman year at Ringling my drawing professor quit trying to teach me half way through them semester. He gave me a C just so I didn't have to go through the embarrassment of taking it again. But anyway... my point is since I don't use sketchbooks in a conventional way they take a different more personal form for me. That being said I thought it may be cool to post a few sketch book pages..

The cute little doodles (little toast man, and sassy diva lady) are drawn by Lindsey. Usually while we are out and about and she is drawing on napkins.

2011-01-17T13:10:00.002-05:00

Normally I would NEVER post an outtake photo before the magazine is live... but this photo of Lindsey makes my heart smile. Sometimes the best moments are in between.

Today on Set

2011-01-15T23:16:00.010-05:00

Had a great BRINK mag shoot today! I shot at Matt Plunkett's studio in Downtown LA. I got to work with a great new group of people. Brooke came and styled, Maria & Diana were my makeup and hair team, and they all rocked it! Had awesome boyfriend style wardrobe from Feltraiger. Also, I think it's only natural that Lindsey appear in any project I'm doing (since shes my lifetime muse), so that was a treat. Today was her birthday.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSEY! \I also had the pleasure of having Anthony Giantto on set with some AMAZING jewelry and watches... the entire time Lindsey and I both tried not to think about the $60,000 diamond necklace she was wearing (we're both a bit clumsy), which helped us both not freak out and scream.

2011-01-13T09:06:00.001-05:00

I recently had a lovely trip to Seattle to interview with Amazon.com. So naturally I had to try and show up with some snazzy leave behinds. Let me just say I'm lucky to have friends who are designers. Kait Rosette helped me conceptualize and execute my leave behinds and business cards. I was pretty happy with them, so I thought I'd share.

Inspiration Collage

2011-01-05T12:30:00.002-05:00

Here is my concept/styling inspiration collage for the February issue of BRINK.

Walk of Shame.

My 2010 in Photos

2011-01-01T02:05:00.004-05:00

As the new year approaches I am forced to think about this passing year, and thinking about everything that has happened makes my head spin. A 3 year relationship ended, a new one began and ended, I lost 30 pounds, I hit rock bottom, I climbed out, I met a someone who has forever impacted me as a person, I started shooting for BRINK, I met models who made my soul feel alive (Haley I'm talking to you), I learned what I was made of, I took a leap of faith left the comfort of home and came to LA , I refound Lindsey. There is already much potential in store for 2011, including a possible job offer. I have much faith that this year will be beautiful for me, as I hope it will be for all of you.

Happy New Year.

Photographer Matt Plunkett for Giantto

2010-12-30T21:51:00.005-05:00

Perhaps you guys remember my post a few weeks back featuring Matt Plunkett with Giantto? Well the lookbook is out! All I can say is HOT HOT HOT. Giantto is the perfect marriage of timeless sophisticated luxury and fresh fashion forward swagger.

Hello Beautiful. Tell me this white, diamond, and rose gold watch doesn't melt your heart a little bit?

Editorial photos by Matt Plunkett

(alittle sexiness added thanks to Factory 311 )

Product photos: Patrick Arnold of Studio Colortek of St Louis

To view the full look book click here.

Feltraiger

2010-12-21T17:27:00.006-05:00

So for 2011 BRINK magazine is slowing things down and going quarterly. This is mainly because Kyle (editor in chief) really wants to regroup, refocus and make BRINK the best it's ever been. SO, the next issue will be out in FEB, and I'm currently gathering ideas etc for the upcoming GET THE LOOK feature. I was totally pumped to hook up with Ann Raymond of Second Look, and now I'm more pumped to get together with designer Daniel Feldman of Feltraiger. Feltraiger is a bad ass up-incoming line...for all you fashion savvy youngsters check it out.
The below photos aren't mine.

FELTRAIGER

On a personal note, my shooting is a little slow for the holidays, but I have a special film post coming in the next couple days.

2010-12-16T03:28:00.000-05:00

I got this film back today.

2010-12-13T00:13:00.002-05:00

I randomly had the pleasure of crossing paths with jewelry designer Ann Raymond, of Second Look Jewelry LA. I immediately fell in love with her refurbed one of kind vintage pieces, and knew I had to find a way to incorporate them into my fashion shooting. I have two shoots planned with her, and I can not wait. Look for her in the next issue of BRINK mag, and coming soon to the blog.

2010-12-07T10:37:00.001-05:00

Anastasia shoots the December Issue of BRINK Magazine.

2010-12-01T10:20:00.001-05:00

My photos for the Dec issue. Special thanks to Cas Gilray for the amazing graphic design.

BRINK Mag outtakes

2010-12-01T10:00:00.014-05:00

Here are some outtakes from the December issue of BRINK magazine. I am especially proud of the first image. The more I shoot lately, the more I realize that I am quite drawn to beauty photography. I love a beautiful face. Special thanks to my wife Michelle Cameau for the stellar makeup & styling, and LaShon Evans, for being the best manicurist on the planet, Yen Ryder for ruling, and Adriana for being hot.

Scott Zita in reference to my new film work...

2010-11-29T15:55:00.006-05:00

"You're really particular with your work. Deliberate with what you shoot and how and the setting and all that jazz. And the film gives it some grit where its not always perfect. And those "mistakes" as you call them, it adds a cool juxtaposition. I like seeing how everyone's work...(the people still putting in the work haha) is becoming more mature now we're out of school. I think in a lot of ways our need to be competitive in school can hinder growth. Its like we're trying to flex our muscles rather than make an image that says something personal. So yeah, I think youre working that way. You can make a strong image...you know that. So it becomes something more when you move in a direction that is fun for you, you know what i mean? It's more honest."

LA November

2010-11-21T01:12:00.003-05:00

I'm still trying to find a team, and get my things in order. So in the mean time, I'm exploring film. Not taking anything too seriously, and welcoming accidents. Lindsey is my love.

2010-11-20T11:10:00.000-05:00

"Some people are just born to fly"

-Renee McArthur

2010-11-13T21:02:00.001-05:00

Oh Lindsey. This is just a peep. Waiting for the film shots.

LA October

2010-11-12T02:10:00.003-05:00

film. a perfect representation of my start here.

2010-11-08T20:05:00.002-05:00

Matt Plunkett shooting for Young Money, Tyga's mixtape "Well Done". Looking pretty fresh if I do say so myself. www.mattplunkett.com

Brink Mag Outtake

2010-11-07T12:56:00.000-05:00

2010-11-01T22:29:00.000-04:00

My November issue of BRINK.

Los Angeles Equestrian Center

2010-11-01T22:24:00.001-04:00

The best you can do is know yourself. Know what you want.

*UPDATE*

NO SOPA/PIPA

My 2011 in photos.

Testing

Casting LA *UPDATE*

Ethan James Green

Mens Shirts

Obsession

Maria Mazikova

My test shoot with Ida Nielson

Casting New York

October

Some testing

September

Emma Ostilly # 2

Polaroid

August

“Some photographers take reality...and impose the domination of their own thought and spirit. Others come before reality more tenderly and a photograph to them is an instrument of love and revelation.”

Caris Tiivel

Emma Ostilly

Polaroid

Matt Plunkett

30 min test shoot

More testing

My Get the Look for Aug/Sept issue of BRINK

On repeat

Testing

Film.July.

Playing around after work yesterday

Cincinnati June

AMAZING

Meagan Jane

...Testing?

The Tale of a fairy

A couple outtakes

Testing last night

June/July BRINK

Kentucky May

Testing

On set today for BRINK magazine

Work

Ellen VonUnwerth

Kentucky March/April Film

Your grandpa's cup of tea.

Behind the scenes

Florida Film

LA January

Feb/Mar Get the Look

Inspiration

Today on Set

Inspiration Collage

My 2010 in Photos

Photographer Matt Plunkett for Giantto

Feltraiger

Anastasia shoots the December Issue of BRINK Magazine.

BRINK Mag outtakes

Scott Zita in reference to my new film work...

LA November

LA October

Brink Mag Outtake

Los Angeles Equestrian Center

UPDATE

Casting LA UPDATE