The ever so gorgeous Maria Bertrand, often in front of my camera. And my friend! I am so lucky that so very many of the beautiful women and good looking guys I photograph become and remain my friends.
One of my buddies was walking around an event with me a few months ago. He said, looking around at the crowd… “None of these people look like the people you photograph”. Very true! Nothing wrong with it but the thought stayed with me. I do indeed work and live in a different world than many. Just different. I guess I did recognize that some time back when I named the portfolios on my Website as “My World”.
So maybe visit the “My World’s” on my Website at SecondFocus.com. Maria Bertrand is certainly there. Some of you too are there. And there will be more, changing it soon! Thanks!
Shoot notes… Maria Bertrand photographed by me. Makeup and Hair Styling by the Estee Lauder featured Blanche LeBeau. Hasselblad digital camera system. Broncolor lighting. Only the best!
September 7, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, bodybuilding photographer, bodybuilding photography, Broncolor, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fitness lifestyle, fitness photographer, fitness photography, Hasselblad, HasselbladBron, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | 2 Comments
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
I just saw this and it is too fun not to share on my Blog. Turn your sound up and make it full screen. It is also one of the reasons I just love women! They can have so much fun! And that I why I love photographing women!
https://youtu.be/ABz2m0olmPg
August 30, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, beauty, editorial photography, fashion photographer, fragrance, kenzo, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, perfume, photo shoot | Leave a comment
At the Iron Man Naturally Championships yesterday at the FitExpo Anaheim. An extraordinarily striking Jessica Lopez at her first show. Winning 1st Place in both Bikini Open Novice Class B and Bikini Class B. Actually I had no doubt about it during judging which is why I made sure I shot some photographs of her. Outstanding!
August 28, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: advertising photography, bikini competition, bodybuilding photographer, fashion photographer, FitExpo, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, Iron Man Naturally, magazine photographer, model photographer, NPC, NPC Bikini, Palm Springs photographer | Leave a comment
Hey! This Saturday you will find me at the FitExpo in Anaheim along many thousands of my other friends. If you would like to meet up, send me a message, e-mail or text. My contact info is in the “About” and “Contact”sections here or go to my website at http://SecondFocus.com
We could just say Hi or chat about shooting your photographs for yourself, your business, your gym, your advertising, your magazine and features. Just let me know and Thanks!
August 25, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, bodybuilder, bodybuilding, bodybuilding photographer, bodybuilding photography, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion photography, FitExpo, FitExpo Anaheim, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | 1 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
Distinctive, standouts, gorgeous, handsome ,beautiful and maybe driven. Kerstin Schulze is one of them. A professional in the world of fitness, she is equally fun, considerate and compassionate. And Kerstin would be the first to tell you that anyone can be one who walks amongst us. Makeup and Hair Styling by Natalie Lyle who also walks amongst us! From our photo shoot. Thanks!
August 18, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, amazon, bodybuilding, bodybuilding photographer, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, goddess, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | Leave a comment
Billboards in Las Vegas and full page ads in Vogue are where you have seen Shawn Towne. But I put her to bed, at least in front of my cameras. And that was in Las Vegas too. What is beautiful in Las Vegas is beautiful everywhere! Makeup and Hair Styling by the so very professional Christine Copeland. Photo assistant and even wardrobe styling ideas for the day by the equally talented Jennifer Chamberlin.
August 16, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, fashion model, fashion photographer, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, glamour, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | 2 Comments
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
Some video fun with model Amber Flowers during our photo shoot. It is really fun to do these short videos and Amber was great!
August 5, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #PornoChic, ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, editorial photography, fashion model, fashion nude, fashion nude video, fashion photographer, fashion photography, fashion video, magazine photographer, model photographer, nude editorial, nude fashion, nude fashion photography, nude video, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Porno Chic | Leave a comment
Famed war photographer Robert Capa said “If your photographs are not good enough, you’re not close enough”. Probably not applicable here but I thought it was a good excuse to get closer to the gorgeous Sherry Goggin in our photo shoot. Click on this photo to see the photograph that was the result. One of my all time favorites and on my website at http://bit.ly/1Ik2Rgy
August 4, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photographer, advertising photography, bodybuilding photographer, editorial photographer, editorial photography, fashion photographer, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, magazine photographer, model photographer, model photography, Palm Springs, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot | 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
I love selfies! They can be so much fun. And my buddy Sasha Brown really has an ability to post some great ones! So here is a not selfie from our photo shoot at the Salton Sea. And a selfie from Sasha. Just say Thanks Sasha!
July 25, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: ad photography, advertising photography, bodybuilding photographer, editorial photography, fitness, fitness lifestyle, fitness model, fitness photographer, fitness photography, magazine photographer, model photographer, Palm Springs photographer, photo shoot, Salton Sea, selfie | Leave a comment
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
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