I love that song and really feel it fits with this photo shoot of Charlyn. We did our first photo shoot back in March and we both weren’t crazy about the outcome. Her suit was too shiny for photographs and my location to regimented for this free spirit. I think was going for corporate power house and that doesn’t really embody who Charlyn is.

Our second shoot took place on the the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. I’ve shot there before but never really explored the whole campus, it’s really a beautiful college! Charlyn was fearless too, getting in the lake, sitting in the grass in her beautiful black dress and basically just rolling with whatever I came up with. We laughed and goofed around, the whole shoot was so different from the first shoot. I find that models usually loosen up toward the end of a session and once they get to know you and feel more comfortable with how the process works.

Thanks Charlyn for giving me a second chance! To see these lovely photos AND even the first shoot go to the PHOTOGRAPHY section then click the little green button at the top of the page title PORTRAITURE.

Thanks

Lee

I always say that everyone should live in New York City at least once in their live just to say they did. I’m 45 and never have BUT at that age it’s a little too late so I go visit often. NYC is a city for the young and adventous like this model Bartolome C. I just shot this weekend. He and his lovely girl friend Kelly, a professional contemporary dancer are moving to the Big Apple in Sept. I could not be more excited for them and want to help them anyway I can to help them with this move. IT’S HUGE! Selling their cars and saving money, working for what they both are passionate about modeling and dancing! It’s the story movies are made of and they are both so youthful, positive and full of energy success is not far from reach for them. I hope to shoot Bart as many times as I can before he leaves so when he does make it big I can say ” I knew him when…”! I loaded the photos we took yesterday so check them out under the PHOTPGRAPHY section and click on the little green box at the top of the page labled FASHION. Leave some comments and let Bart know he’s on the right path.

Always,

Lee

So here’s the deal, I LOVE PHOTO SHOP! But, I’m still learning and need to know much much more to be able to take my photography to the next level. I love the fact I can take a photo that was take in a down town location and make it look like it was taken at the beach or under the Brooklyn Bridge. I see photography a lot  different than I use to. Before I was pretty much set on the location I was at and even though I was able to make some of the craziest locations work for my needs it’s still great to know I can go and drop something else in if the mood hits me. BAM!

This shoot with Chris and Kelsea was a case in point. I had another location in mind but it was unavailable so we found other locations but not as good as what I had in mind. Enter Photo Shop! I’m still learning how to use this medium so forgive me for any Photo Shop faux pas.

Chris has a great look, still very green to the modeling biz, but getting lots of shoots under his belt and this was Kelsea’s very first shoot. Her Aunt Donna, my long time friend, was my lovely assistant and was also the one who told me about her. I hope to use Kelsea again for another shoot I have in mind just for her. This photo here is one I thought lent it’s to the very popular subject of Vampires, Oooooh Vampires! Since the Twilight craze I figured I’d do my own version and Chris really has that hot Vampire/Lestat/Edward vibe with his beautiful white skin, long hair and sexy, devilish looks.

Take a look at the images that I felt were more EDITORIAL than fashion so I posted them there, in EDITORIAL under the PHOTOGRAPHY section. Just go click on the link PHOTOGRAPHY above and then the little box marked EDITORIAL. Thanks and would love some comments.

Always,

Lee

Here’s a guy who has wind in his hair when there’s no wind around! Thanks to Tim fanning his hair with a big piece of board. Today wasn’t the best day for shooting but it worked out great for us. He’s just starting out in the model biz but he’s really great to work with and has a great face and that hair! Reminds my of a Calvin Klein model from the 80’s named Atilla! Check out the rest of Chris’ photos in my PHOTOGRAPHY page under FASHION. Looking forward to the next shoot with Chris.

Lee

Here’s one of the commissions I got during the 7th Annual Doggy Art Festival. She wanted this piece for her daughter’s birthday this Saturday. I hope she doesn’t read this. :-/ Anyway, there were a lot of Pugs at the art show, two Pug rescues and a lot of Pug enthusiasts, like Ginny. I’ll be starting on the portrait of her Pugs very soon. I really enjoy drawing Pugs, maybe because their eyes are so expressive and sometime their little teeth poke out from under their lips. I’ve done several Pugs just for fun. Here are Ginny’s daughter’s Pugs and a few examples of ones that I have done. Enjoy and thanks Ginny for the work!

Lee

This weekend I think I over booked myself but hey, we only live once and I got a lot of art/photography to do! Matt McH. came to me via this great net working site  ModelMayhem.com, may have mentioned that with Pete. It’s like Face Book but for models/photographers/stylists/make up artist. Love it! We met for lunch on Friday. I collected my art Saturday morning from the Great Escape frame/art gallery, the storage unit, and various other places I have my work hanging and then at 2PM set out to do the shoot of Matt. The shoot went well and I think the photos of Matt turned out great. I look forward to working with him again. I’ve posted the shots in my PHOTOGRAPHY section under FASHION so check them out!

THEN on Sunday Tim and I got up at the crack of dawn and work the art show from 8am till about 5 or so. What a lot of people don’t realize, is when your done with the show you have to return all the art to the storage unit, then the gallery and various other places the work hangs. The good thing is this show was a huge success! HUGE! I can’t thank Brian and the whole gang at the Doggy Door in Winter Park for coming up with such a clever art show! I love animals and this show, in particular, was created for the dog/pet lover. The show features “animal inspired” art AND you can bring your dog to it! Something for everyone and the proceeds go to the SPCA of Central Florida.  I LOVE doing this show and I have to say, this was the best show ever! I’m so excited that people were out and enjoying the great weather and spending money, seemed like the old days! Maybe the economy is turning around?!

Anyway, I’d like to thank everyone of my friends and family who came out and showed support and all this pet lovers who supported the arts, mainly mine!

Always,

Lee

As you can see, I love to shoot James! He’s a natural. He’s easy going, fun to work with and knows how his body works. It’s great to talk to him about training, nutrition and over all health. He’s a Guru on those subjects. We went to a local park here in Orlando and in less than 2 hours shot over 500 images! My camera loves him. Tim, my partner, helped graciously with the lighting and it wasn’t easy holding the giant reflector panel in all that wind! I think if you check out  the images in the PHOTOGRAPHY section of my site under FASHION you’ll see the hard work Tim, Pete and myself put into the shoot. It’s a tough job but hey, somebody’s got to do it! Enjoy and feel free to leave a comment or two.

Always,

Lee

Here’s the deal, I’ve been real focused on my photography to do any drawn art and I FINALLY got a commission done for my friend Dana of her lovely little dog Dolce’. A Bassett Hound of impecable breeding! This is the first of 2010 and I have the 7th Annual Doggie Art Festival coming up April 10th! I better get to “crackin’”!  The larger image of this piece is under  FINE ART then click the blue button DOGS. I also had time to do a photo shot of a remarkable woman named Charlyn. I was introduced to her by my college roommate Curry Mendez. He now lives in Palm Springs, CA. as fate would have it she moved here to Orlando and we all connected through Face Book. Ain’t the internet grand! Anyway she need some “corperate” shots taken and I was happy to oblige. Check them out under PHOTOGRAPHY and then click on  the green box PORTRAITURE.

Here’s Nick M. He’s a new model, well not new to me but new to the business. We went to the Waverly in down town Orlando to do this shoot. Although this photo here shows him sitting at a beach, we were actually in the heart of down town. I just felt like doing a little Photoshop!

He was a little nervous due to the skimpy attire but preformed like a trooper. Now if I could just get him to relax a little bit more so his posing comes off and little more natural. He’s young and has a lot to learn but with his great looks and eagerness to do great work he’s sure to do well in the modeling industry. Anyone know an model agent he can sign with? Great work Nick!

Just click on the link to PHOTOGRAPHY and the click the little green square for FASHION to see the rest of the shoot.

Also, if anyone needs a photo shoot done for modeling or just because you want some photos taken, feel free to contact me, my number and e mail are here on the site at the top of the opening pages. I am currently looking for red heads (male & female). Blonds ( female) and African American (male & female) Thanks!

Always,

Lee

Well, we did it again. Magnus and me and a little help from David with the lighting. This shoot took place in down town Orlando at the the Waverly. A beautiful condo right in the heart of down town. At poolside it almost looks like we’re in Miami or Los Angels even but it’s just little ol’ Orlando. Magnus was great and took direction well.  I think we got some great shots and hope you enjoy them as well. To view the rest of them click on PHOTOGRAPHY and the the little green square FASHION.

Thanks

Lee