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Shooting for Revista Amiga in Hermosillo

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Back around the beginning of the year, a friend of mine introduced me to the Editor of Revista Amiga. Introduced in person, I should say… we all happened to be at the same nightclub that evening. Her and I had exchanged messages a few times previously about setting up a shoot for the magazine. A week and a half before my April trip to Hermosillo, we started chatting about setting up the shoot… and managed to figure out most of the details before I arrived in town.

The day, for me, started at 3am and a 5.5 hour drive from Tempe to Hermosillo. Once in town, I met up with Ana from Revista Amiga, and Alejandro Quintana, my assistant for the shoot. We headed over to Luz Maria Salon to join up with Alejandro Rodriguez of AR Agencia and our models for the shoot, Mayra Valerio and Michelle Montenegro, who were already in the middle of hair and makeup. A short stop at the boutique to select the clothing for the shoot and we were off to our shoot location, Blue Lounge, inside of Grill Station.

It was a long, hot, tiring day, but we all had a lot of fun and I enjoyed every minute of it. Plus, we got some killer photos. Check out the behind the scenes video from the shoot below. For more behind the scenes and updates, Become a Fan on Facebook!

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Shooting Fashion at el Casino del Diablo

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

During my trip to Hermosillo in February, I met up with model Alejandra Castillo Benavides for a shoot. We had been working on a concept for my January visit, though due to scheduling that never happened. This time though, we had an amazing location to work with, El Casino del Diablo, thanks to a suggestion by my friend Teresita.

We arrived on location and it was beyond my expectations. We initially had a bit of trouble actually getting past the gates, though once in, everything flowed quite smoothly. We walked the location, picking out our setups. Far in the back, up on top of the roof, I found my first setup. It was definitely my “IT” spot for this session and I knew it when I saw it. Up on the roof were these concrete benches that looked like they belonged at a bus stop rather than a rooftop, surrounded with debris and half dead shrubbery. We setup shop here and got things started.

Next up was the room pretty much directly below where we first setup. It was huge and empty with none of the windows intact and a ton of graffiti. I liked the way my test shots were turning out, using only the natural light to illuminate the room. I added a little pop of light for Alejandra and we were set.

The last setup of the day came together rather organically. Alejandra had one more outfit she wanted to shoot… and I had seen this square pattern from behind old tiles in a few rooms that I was liking. The rooms with the pattern I liked had so far been too small for what I wanted to shoot. We looked around the location a bit more and found another room with the pattern that was much larger and had some green graffiti that tied in well with her outfit.

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Shooting Black & White with Anna Rojo

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Lately I’ve had a strong craving for shooting in black and white. For last month’s trip to Hermosillo, Sonora I decided to satisfy that craving and shoot solely in black and white… the photo shoot, candids, everything. I think I started driving my friends crazy with all the black and white photos.

After a most tasty breakfast of fish tacos and orange juice over at my favorite restaurant Taco Fish, we returned to the hotel to meet up with Anna Rojo for the photo shoot. I can’t tell you how awesome it is to be staying within visual range of the shooting location. The first setup was on the staircase, merely five feet outside the hotel room door. Simplicity was the goal for this shoot. The first two photos were lit with a single speedlight, shot through the translucent portion of a circular reflector.

For the next two setups, we headed out to the pool area, a daunting fifty feet away from the first setup. These setups were shot completely with natural light and a bit of assistance from a silver reflector. Check out my Facebook fan page for some behind the scenes photos I posted from this shoot!

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Anna Rojo en el Centro Cultural Musas

Friday, January 8th, 2010

This past month we took a trip to Hermosillo, Sonora for an extended weekend. It had been a few months since I had last been there. The weekend was mostly a vacation of sandboarding, clubs and the best fish tacos on the planet… but I did get some shooting in while I was there.

For this shoot I met up at the Centro Cultural Musas with my friend and photographer Fidel and model Anna Rojo. Anna modeled for the calendar we shot back in early 2009, though we were in Puerto Penasco different weekends and hadn’t crossed paths. This shoot was worth the wait. Anna was a pleasure to work with. We had a great time and created some solid photos. Here are some of my favorites from the shoot.

A trip is planned before the end of the month and another is in the works for February. Watch for more photos from my sessions in Mexico.

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Minimalist Shooting in Hermosillo, Sonora

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Jazmin Riley - Hermosillo, SonoraJazmin Riley - Hermosillo, Sonora

Over Labor Day weekend I took a 4-day trip to Hermosillo, Sonora to visit Jazmin Riley before she started her semester at college. Since this was a social visit and not specifically a photography trip, I didn’t want to pack the car full of lighting gear. This trip, I specifically took only my camera bag.

As is typical for us, Jazmin and I are completely incapable of not shooting. There is a broke-down building she’s been driving by every day that casts shadows she’s wanted to work with. This was the first setup we did at the location. We intended to do more, but the heat started to melt the model. We selected a corner that had shadows she liked and was surrounded by other brightly lit walls that provided plenty of bounced light. The location essentially lit itself.

Jazmin Riley - Hermosillo, SonoraJazmin Riley - Hermosillo, Sonora

Because of the heat outside, we decided to do the next setup completely inside the house. To get our bright white glow in the background, we used a window that had a white translucent material covering it, with the sun beating down just outside. To achieve the front lighting, we used the overhead lights on the ceiling fan, accompanied with a lamp positioned up close with the shade removed. The indoor lighting was a bit low, but that allowed for the light from the window to wrap around Jazmin to provide the glow I was looking for.

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Girls of Rocky Point Calendar Signing Party

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Dyana at the GoRP Signing PartyJessie at the GoRP Signing Party

Yesterday was the official Girls of Rocky Point calendar signing party at Chango’s Bar & Grill in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. It’s been a wild weekend that is quickly coming to a close. Before we head out, we’ll be spending some time at JJ’s Cantina and Chango’s. If you see us out and haven’t picked up a calendar, say hi, we’ll have calendars on hand.

Priscilla, Jazmin, Ana and Neli at the GoRP Signing Party

Priscilla, Jazmin, Ana and Neli at the Girls of Rocky Point calendar signing party.

Jessie and Somer at the GoRP Signing Party

For those that weren’t able to come out, the calendar is for sale on the Girls of Rocky Point website here.

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Today is the Day! Girls of Rocky Point Calendar Now on Sale!

Thursday, June 4th, 2009

Jazmin Riley - Girls of Rocky Point Calendar GirlThe calendars are back from the printer. It’s official, the Girls of Rocky Point calendar is NOW ON SALE! 18 months full of calendar models, shot exclusively in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Head over to the Girls of Rocky Point Website and pick up your copy. Or better yet, join us Saturday, June 6th for the Girls of Rocky Point calendar signing party and have the models autograph your copy of the calendar.

As if the GORP Calendar signing party weren’t enough reason to come to Rocky Point this weekend, there is also the newly opened Reef Beach Club and Blue Buddha Club (full time RP resident and GORP Calendar model Myaann RAVES about these new clubs), an all night beach party hosted by Evento Penasco AND Circus Mexicus with Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers. This weekend is going to be huge.

If you’re from out of town, there’s still time to make reservations for some very special ticket/room/calendar packages from the Las Palmas Resort. And don’t forget, you must email the Las Palmas with the subject “GoRP txt” in the subject line. Follow the link for details.

Twenty-three hours until we depart. Hope to see you all there!

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Back Lighting Your Subject

Thursday, May 7th, 2009

Somer - Girls of Rocky Point Calendar GirlWhen shooting on location you may find yourself confronted by beautiful, soft, ambient light. Don’t freak out, it’s alright. Actually it’s great, but that doesn’t mean your setup needs to stop there.

When the afternoon light starts to dim, I take the strobe I’ve been using all day to offset the harsh sun and move it behind the model. This also works for photos in the shade, overcast days and early morning shoots. Photos taken in soft light or shade can lose their “pop”. What moving your strobe behind the model does is add a bit of depth to your photo. By adding a bit of rim light or even simulating sunlight, depending on your setup.

Lighting Diagram for Back Lighting Your SubjectI started using this setup late last year, mostly in various shoots in Mexico. You can see more examples of this setup on my Flickr photostream.

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Girls of Rocky Point – Shooting the Calendar

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Somer - Girls of Rocky Point Calendar GirlJessica - Girls of Rocky Point Calendar Girl

We are currently in Mexico shooting the Girls of Rocky Point Calendar. We’re three days into the shoot and so far we’ve shot on sandy beach, cholla bay, al capitán, the lighthouse and spent yesterday afternoon on a yacht. These are a couple shots from the first night in Puerto Penasco. Later this afternoon we’ll be at Chango’s to shoot the calendar cover photo.

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Girls of Rocky Point Calendar Photo Shoot Weekend

Monday, April 20th, 2009

Are you one of the Girls of Rocky Point?The big day is almost upon us. This weekend marks the first ever Girls of Rocky Point Calendar photo shoot. Not only do we have a weekend packed full of sun, beaches and shooting beautiful models… we’re throwing a couple events at Chango’s Bar and Grill.

Friday night is our “Last Chance to be a Model” contest. We have selected most of the girls for the calendar, but there are a few slots remaining. This is your last opportunity to compete to be in the calendar. Plus, come out and meet the beautiful contest winners from our previous contests.

Saturday night we’re throwing the “Girls of Rocky Point Cover Girl” party. Be there when we announce the first ever Girls of Rocky Point cover girl.

We look forward to seeing everyone out there. For more information, check out www.girlsofrockypoint.com.

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