It was not John Black‘s first photo shoot. He has actually been getting some good modeling jobs. But it was his first photo shoot with me. First photo shoots are important because it gets you into a mindset so you know how each other works. Then when I have an assigned or commissioned shoot, I can cast or recommend you with confidence. So John is now up at the top of my list. Shoot notes… Photographed here in Palm Springs. Hasselblad digital camera system and Broncolor lighting. Only the best!
September 6, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, bodybuilding photographer, Broncolor, commercial model, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion photographer, fashion photography, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, male model, model photographer, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | 2 Comments
I have good friends who specialize in action sports and sports portraits, really good photographers. So I thought I would work on my skills shooting sports portraits too. Here is my idea of a bicycling sports portrait. My model Aristodeme photographed with my Hasselblad digital camera system. Works for me!
September 2, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion nude photography, fashion photographer, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude fashion, nude portrait, nude posts portrait, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic, sports portraits | Leave a comment
Model Amber Flowers is not only beautiful but so very talented. When I release some of the other photographs from our shoot, you will see how tremendously creative she is with wardrobe, her looks and shoot ideas. And I will hear this over and over after posting this photograph, because that is what happened on the last photos I posted of her… “She is so beautiful”.
Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system. Broncolor lighting with the Para 133 reflector and Move 1200L pack. Only the best!
August 31, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, fashion model, fashion nude, fashion nude photography, fashion photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
After posting photographs from my shoot with model John Black the other day, all I have been hearing is…. more please! Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system and Broncolor lighting. Thanks!
August 24, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion photographer, fitness model, fitness photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, male model, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Noel VanBrocklin almost like a self illuminated being in the darkness. Makeup and Hair Styling by Blanche LeBeau. Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system and Broncolor lighting.
August 23, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, fashion model, fashion nude, fashion nude photography, fashion photographer, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, nude model, nude photography, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | 2 Comments
I had been looking for a good looking guy to cast for a very sexy fashion editorial type shoot with a top professional woman model. So I sent her a photo of John Black after our photo shoot yesterday to see what she thought of him. The answer… “Holy Hell! Andddd when does he want to shoot? :)”. That is just too good!
That was my first time shooting with John. I expect there will be more. By the way, he is 6ft-2 and 23 years old, in case you wanted to know. He has been represented by an agency and has actually been doing good with print work, commercials and runway. Our photo shoot was in my pool in Palm Springs. A Hasselblad digital camera system and Broncolor lighting. Only the best!
August 22, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fashion photography, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, male model, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, poolside | Leave a comment
Model Aristodeme flashing her shadow. Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system. Broncolor lighting with the Broncolor Para 133 reflector.
August 12, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, Broncolor, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, nude model, Palm Springs photographer, Para 133, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
My preference of Noel, not Christmas, actress and model Noel VanBrocklin. So very fun in a photo shoot! Looking forward to seeing her again soon in front of my camera. Makeup and Hair Styling by Estee Lauder’s world traveling Blanche LeBeau. Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system, Broncolor lighting with the Broncolor Para 133 reflector. Only the best! Thanks!
August 11, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, actor photography, actress, actress photography, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, Broncolor Para, edgy fashion, edgy lifestyle, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, nude model, nude photography, Palm Springs photographer, Para 133, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
If you read the bodybuilding and fitness magazines, visit the most popular websites, you have seen my photographs. All around the world, magazine features, advertising, brochures, billboards, bus wraps, 4 story high banners on the sides of buildings.
You work hard in the gym to get ahead and be your best like my buddy Travis Ely. You are spending your money for your ads to build your business. You are spending money to build features for your magazines or websites.
Talk to me about doing your photography. Send me an e-mail to Ian@SecondFocus.com. Also if you are going to be there, I will be at the Anaheim FitExpo on Saturday August 27th. Send me a note and we can meet and chat. Thanks!
Travis Ely photographed at Palm Springs Fitness Center by me with a Hasselblad digital camera system. Only the best!
August 9, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advertising photographer, advertising photography, bodybuilder, bodybuilding, bodybuilding photographer, bodybuilding photography, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, gym, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
“See Through” with model Nova. Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system. Broncolor lighting with the Para 133 and Broncolor 1200L Move pack.
August 6, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, Broncolor, edgy fashion, editorial photography, fashion editorial, fashion model, fashion photographer, fashion photography, glamour, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, Palm Springs photographer, Para 133, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
A natural as in so easy for her to be in front of the camera. Model Amber Flowers in the bright Palm Springs sun. Shoot notes… Hasselblad digital camera system. Lighting by sunlight.
August 3, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, edgy lifestyle, editorial photography, fashion photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude fashion photography, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
Model and actress, Noel VanBrocklin posing for my camera. She said “let me try this”. I said “That Works!”. My camera, Hasselblad digital, lighting by Broncolor. Wonderful Makeup and Hair Styling by Blanche LeBeau. Perfect!
August 1, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, actress, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion nude photography, fashion photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, model photographer, nude actress, nude fashion, nude model, nude photo shoot, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | 2 Comments
A day shooting with Catherine Kwong for her portfolio took us to a number of wardrobe changes, all wonderful. I was and remain so consistently impressed with this woman, model and actress. And then she came out dressed in this and I just sighed. Oh my, so sexy, took my breath away. Maybe I shouldn’t say that, but I can, I am a professional!
The people I photograph take on a different look to me through the viewfinder. The camera changes things. And when it is so gorgeous or perfect, I have a tendency to let a little laugh. Models, who do not know me, are usually a little taken back, not sure what to make of it. They usually turn to Natalie Lyle my makeup artist, as Catherine did, and whisper “What does that mean?” ” Is that good?”. I sometimes don’t let on the I heard them, but Natalie just puts them at ease and says “That is really good”.
Catherine Kwong was amazing in this photo shoot and I am really disappointed in her for that. Because she made more work for me. I shot more photographs during our shoot than I have ever shot of any one person in a photo shoot ever before. Just last night she asked me, “Are you seeing images of me in your nightmares?”. Yes I do and I have no regrets!
Photo shoot with Catherine Kwong in Palm Springs. Makeup and Hair Styling by Natalie Lyle. Lighting by Broncolor and a Hasselblad digital camera system. Only the best!
July 28, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: actress, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, CESD Models, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion photographer, fitness, fitness model, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, IT Model Management, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, sexy model | Leave a comment
Something I have always thought is true… Never doubt the power of a beautiful woman when she sheds her clothes.
July 26, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, edgy fashion, editorial photography, fashion nude photography, fashion photographer, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude fashion photography, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | 2 Comments
Acting when modeling, perfect! Adds another dimension to the photographs. A truly superb Noel Vanbrocklin in our photo shoot. With equally superb makeup and hair styling by Blanche LeBeau. Broncolor lighting and a Hasselblad camera system. Only the best!
July 22, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, actress, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, fashion model, fashion nude, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude model, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
Sitting, standing, lying on the floor and posing, Noel VanBrocklin mesmerized both myself behind the camera and makeup and hair stylist Blanche LeBeau all day. Actress and model, Noel was amazing even when in a chair upside down. Wait until you see a photograph from that series!
Not any photo of any model makes it to my website. Noël VanBrocklin in this photograph does for sure! Much better seen on a full screen as big as your biggest screen. Bigger is better! Click here… http://bit.ly/1SlfgkG
Noel VanBrocklin, Makeup and Hair Styling by Blanche LeBeau. Lighting by Broncolor and digital camera system from Hasselblad. Nothing but the best!
July 21, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, actress photo shoot, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion nude photography, fashion photographer, fashion photography, glamour, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
What an incredible model! Catherine Kwong is a real chameleon. She transformed from look to look, pose to pose, so incredibly easy. And ask any of the women I shoot with and they will tell you, I do like a tough strong woman look!
Catherine Kwong poolside in Palm Springs
July 20, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: actress, actressphotoshoot, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, CESD Models, editorial photographer, fashion model, fashion photography, fitness model, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, IT Model Management, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Always working to get my lighting to get it right. So model Amber Flowers was kind enough to work with me on placement of the Broncolor beauty dish. We did finally get it right.
Photo shoot notes… Broncolor lighting with a Move 1200L pack and one strobe head in a Para 133 reflector. Hasselblad digital camera system.
July 14, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, beauty dish, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, Erotica Chic, fashion nude, fashion photographer, fashion photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, nude photo shoot, Palm Springs photographer, Para 133, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
I photographed Catherine Kwong on Saturday, posted her first photograph from our shoot on Monday across all of my social media, and the response to her has been wonderful! A professional model and actress who has had her successes, Catherine Kwong is taking it to another level. From fitness to fashion, from the small screen to the big screen, I so look forward to seeing her rising star!
Photo shoot notes… The superb makeup and hair styling by Natalie Lyle. Hasselblad digital camera system and Broncolor lighting. Side note… the teak lounge from Gloster.
Catherine Kwong poolside in Palm Springs
July 13, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, CESD Models, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fitness, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, IT Model Management, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Time to board your flight with Gabriella Muttone! It’s all first class with her!
Photo shoot notes… At the Palm Springs Air Museum. Hasselblad camera system and Broncolor Move 1200L pack and beauty dish for lighting.
Gabriella Muttone in our photo shoot at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
July 12, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, airplane photographer, Broncolor, commercial model, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, professional model | Leave a comment
She said… “Good golly Ian! You make me look good!!!” Of course she does look good! Beautiful and gorgeous actually! Catherine Kwong in our photo shoot. Professional model and actress, you have seen her in ads for Nike and Adidas, on the screen in Grey’s Anatomy and The West Wing. From lifestyle to fashion to fitness, yes Catherine Kwong… You Do Look Good!
Photo shoot notes… Natalie Lyle for wonderful makeup and hair styling! Clyde Sawyer, my ever present do it all assistant. Hasselblad digital camera system. Broncolor lighting. Only the best!
July 11, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: actor, actor portfolio, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, CESD Models, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fashion photography, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, IT Model Management, lifestyle model, lifestyle photographer, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Model Amber Flowers looking back at you in our photo shoot. Shoot notes… Hasselblad camera system. Broncolor Para 133 reflector on one strobe head with a Broncolor Move 1200L pack. All so very exceptional! Thanks!
July 8, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, model photography, Move 1200L, Palm Springs photographer, Para 133, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Maybe we should call this Country Western Palm Springs Poolside Casual. With model Bailey Daniels.
Photo shoot notes… Hasselblad camera system. Broncolor lighting with a Move 1200L pack, one strobe head with a white Broncolor beauty dish. Mounted on a Matthews roller stand and boom.
July 7, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, Broncolor, fashion photographer, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Start with an extraordinary, beautiful and fun model, Gabriella Muttone, take her to the Palm Springs Air Museum for a photoshoot with restored WWII fighter planes and what do you get? The dilemma of trying to pick the best shots from so many great photographs of her! Gabriella knows what that is like as well, because she herself is also an amazing photographer!
July 6, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, air museum, Broncolor, commercial model, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs, Palm Springs Air Museum, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
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