For years I have wanted to collaborate with Bob Akers, of Robert Akers Photography. Bob and I met unexpectedly one day while I was photographing a model in a wedding gown on the beach. The bride was soaking wet, as we had just finished one of the 'Trash the Dress' sessions that was so popular then. As the model and I were making our way back to the car, this gentleman drove up on a scooter. A large camera backpack over his shoulders, he stopped and said "Wow! You must be a photographer! Hi! I'm Bob....Bob Akers!"
I will always remember that, as not every photographer was so friendly when I began in this industry. That's all I will say, but Bob and a one or two other photographers were very welcoming to me when I began. Anyway....over the years I have seen Bob at our state professional organization, the Maine Professional Photographers Association. I still laugh when I think of walking into my first print competition, and having Bob lean over and say to me "Welcome to HELL!" Ha ha ha ha...
Ok, back on track here. I have always wanted to create 40's/50's pin up portraits. Bob has been creating some outstanding work in this area. After tossing around the idea for probably close to a year, we finally firmed up a date to collaborate on this project. We are in the process of planning a Pin Up Portrait Event. Today we photographed a model so that people can see what type of portraits we are talking about.
Our model, Amy, was incredible! She is a stylist and make up artist, so it was a win-win. She is familiar with the look we are going for and just hit it out of the park! She brought amazing clothes and props.Thank you, Amy!
I am going to save the traditional, Pin-Up portrait for a bit. But I did want to share the headshot we did for her. I will show it in black and white and color. Which one is your favorite?
Oh, and if you think you might like a pin up portrait of yourself, let me know. Once we post the event and start taking appointments I imagine it is going to sell out fast!
So hard to pick one over the other! Both are fantastic for their own merits. I think I have a slight preference for the b&w, I love the depth in it. But, the red flower & lipstick on the colour just pop! Really catches my eye. Fantastic shot, either way. :-)
Posted by: Sue | February 10, 2012 at 04:57 PM
I LOVE both the color and black & white. The blk & wh. looks more old fashion! Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Diane Lailer | February 10, 2012 at 06:06 PM
Absolutely a toss up depending on what it might be used for. I have to decide on the color shot because of her gorgeous skin tones all throughout the shot. Totally vibrant! spg
Posted by: jtgannon@maine.rr.com | February 10, 2012 at 06:13 PM