I confess… it’s been six months since my last post. This behavior is not acceptable and defies the oath I took when I created my site. Needless to say, it won’t happen again! While it’s horrible how much I’ve neglected my blog due to an influx of shooting and retouching, there is a silver lining… I’ve accrued a ton of new content which I will be publishing on the regular.
Let’s start with the stunning Melanie Ribbe from Wilhelmina Miami wearing swimwear by Cia Maritima. Melanie is one of those rare gems who can get in front of the lens with no need for direction. She can simply turn it on and let me worry about hitting the right camera buttons and making sure the lens cap is off. We knocked out this beach set with the help of my favorite So-Flo Hair Stylist/Makeup ar’teest – Amber Flowers. Enjoy!
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Here we have a prime example as to why I love working with Amber… She ain’t afraid to get in the trenches! Visit again in a few days when I post photos from Melanie’s second look and indoor session. For the folks interested in gear, I was using the Large Scrim Jim from FJ Westcott… nothing else.
Khaled Mosli
October 30th, 2012
Great job and great lighting! Do you mind sharing what kinf of lighting you are using.
Thanks
Joey
October 30th, 2012
Thanks Khaled… The only lighting I used in this shoot was free (the sun). My srim was used to block when it was too harsh.
Wally
October 30th, 2012
If that’s the Westcott then that bugger is far from free
Wally
October 30th, 2012
But very nice shoots and glad to see new post coming up! Look forward to the next one.
Joey
October 30th, 2012
Haha, thanks Wally… and yes, you’re right about the Westcott
but it’s totally worth it! Please stay tuned, I’ll be posting the other portion of this shoot within a few days. Writing it now!
IAMEYE
October 30th, 2012
JOEY YOUR WORK IS AWESOME! WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR FAVORITE CAMERA ON OUTDOOR SHOOTS SUCH AS THIS? GREAT SHOTS!
Joey
October 30th, 2012
Thanks! I used my Nikon D800 which might be overkill for some (at 36 MP)… but not if I aim to get these published. I’m a detail freak by nature, so it’s the perfect camera for me. I still love my D3s, however, which is much more rugged than the D800. I really wouldn’t have to be quite as cautious with the D3s around sand and water. With all that said, any current DSLR with a decent lens would be fine for this type of shoot.
Beni
November 1st, 2012
Great Job. I look forward to more posts.
IAMEYE
November 1st, 2012
THANKS JOEY! AMAZING WORK! LOVE THE DETAIL THAT YOU BRING OUT OF THE PICS. I LOOK FORWARD TO MORE!
Sean McCormack
November 1st, 2012
At last..
And thanks for the BTS.. Hope you washed the stand after
Eric
November 6th, 2012
I noticed that you airbrushed out her stomach tattoo (visible in the last picture); why?
Joey
November 6th, 2012
Simply a personal preference… as I found it to be a distraction that didn’t add to the photos.