Sunday, October 19, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
An elegant feathered friend
This is Jenn Martin. She came to me in need of starting a modeling portfolio. We decided to give her four different looks, so she looked like she has had more experience than just one photo shoot.
This picture was the last of the four different styles. We struggled to find the perfect ornament to add to the look. This headdress is actually a bra type piece of clothing that I found at a thrift store a couple of months ago.
The makeup artist: Zoya Pride, did a wonderful job with makeup in this shot. Jenn really resembles a bird.
Photographer: Nicky Watts
Model: Jenn Martin
Hair and Make Up: Zoya Pride
This picture was the last of the four different styles. We struggled to find the perfect ornament to add to the look. This headdress is actually a bra type piece of clothing that I found at a thrift store a couple of months ago.
The makeup artist: Zoya Pride, did a wonderful job with makeup in this shot. Jenn really resembles a bird.
Photographer: Nicky Watts
Model: Jenn Martin
Hair and Make Up: Zoya Pride
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Recycled Paper Sculpture #2!
Oh yes. Here it is.
For those of you who don't know, I have been working on these recycled paper sculptures for a while now. I made my first one when I was still living in Chicago. It took about two weeks for the paper to dry. Here in Vegas, in the dead heat of summer, it took about 24 hours.
The original sculpture was of a sewing mannequin that I had built a pregnant belly on. I was going to deal with my sisters pregnancy through this. Tarcy (my sister) had giving birth by the time I graduated and was able to put my time into the project.
I kept the idea of recycled paper sculptures in my head. Then a client of mine wanted really creative portraits: walla...time for the recycled paper sculpture... He turned down the idea, but my mind wouldn't let it go.
I have also been taking 8x10 negatives of these shoots, and have developed them. I got acceptable images from each shoot, with lots and lots of room for improvement. It seems my camera has a light leak, so I need to figure out exactly where. Its a new camera for me. I'm actually borrowing for a very long time and am hoping that I'm not asked for it back until I can afford to get my own. Its like my baby, I love it.
Here are the pics.
and the credits:
Photographer: Nicky Watts
Location: Nicky Watts Studios, Las Vegas
Model: Priscilla Gallegos
Make Up Artist: Samantha Henrikson
Hair Stylist: Valarie Zwahlen
Recycled Paper Sculpture: custom $2500: Nicky Watts
Wardrobe: Priscilla Gallegos
Assistant: Morgan Zwahlen
I just want to announce, that I have an incredible team working with me on this. They are just so cool.
I almost forgot to mention; while we were preparing for the shoot, Samantha and I decided to make hamburgers (She was very early so it was no big deal), and I'm always concerned that everyone ate well before hard work. At some point while the burgers were cooking, I forgot the spatula on the stove and walked away. There was a huge burnt section of the spatula followed by the fire alarms. Oh boy must I have the worst fire alarm on the face of the planet. Rich and I have no reason to worry that we would sleep through them, that's for sure. Luckily, Priscilla hadn't eaten either so it justified the awful noise that was erupting right as Valarie and Priscilla were settling in. The fire alarms went off twice, and Priscilla's first burger was barely cooked. What a riot! Its a good thing I'm a photographer and not a chef!
For those of you who don't know, I have been working on these recycled paper sculptures for a while now. I made my first one when I was still living in Chicago. It took about two weeks for the paper to dry. Here in Vegas, in the dead heat of summer, it took about 24 hours.
The original sculpture was of a sewing mannequin that I had built a pregnant belly on. I was going to deal with my sisters pregnancy through this. Tarcy (my sister) had giving birth by the time I graduated and was able to put my time into the project.
I kept the idea of recycled paper sculptures in my head. Then a client of mine wanted really creative portraits: walla...time for the recycled paper sculpture... He turned down the idea, but my mind wouldn't let it go.
I have also been taking 8x10 negatives of these shoots, and have developed them. I got acceptable images from each shoot, with lots and lots of room for improvement. It seems my camera has a light leak, so I need to figure out exactly where. Its a new camera for me. I'm actually borrowing for a very long time and am hoping that I'm not asked for it back until I can afford to get my own. Its like my baby, I love it.
Here are the pics.
and the credits:
Photographer: Nicky Watts
Location: Nicky Watts Studios, Las Vegas
Model: Priscilla Gallegos
Make Up Artist: Samantha Henrikson
Hair Stylist: Valarie Zwahlen
Recycled Paper Sculpture: custom $2500: Nicky Watts
Wardrobe: Priscilla Gallegos
Assistant: Morgan Zwahlen
I just want to announce, that I have an incredible team working with me on this. They are just so cool.
I almost forgot to mention; while we were preparing for the shoot, Samantha and I decided to make hamburgers (She was very early so it was no big deal), and I'm always concerned that everyone ate well before hard work. At some point while the burgers were cooking, I forgot the spatula on the stove and walked away. There was a huge burnt section of the spatula followed by the fire alarms. Oh boy must I have the worst fire alarm on the face of the planet. Rich and I have no reason to worry that we would sleep through them, that's for sure. Luckily, Priscilla hadn't eaten either so it justified the awful noise that was erupting right as Valarie and Priscilla were settling in. The fire alarms went off twice, and Priscilla's first burger was barely cooked. What a riot! Its a good thing I'm a photographer and not a chef!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Coco Rouge Shoot
I forgot to mention that I finished the head shot of Heather Heins from the Coco Rouge shoot. For those of you who are not familiar with this shoot, I will post all the post-processed photos from it here.
Here are the credits for the shoot.
Photographer: Nicky Watts
Location: Coco Rouge, Chicago
Model: Heather Heins
Make Up Artist: Katelyn Westerman
Hair Stylist: Angelica Rivera @ Tigerlilie Salon, Chicago
Stylist: Nicky Watts
Necklace: Fey & Company
Dress: Nicole Miller
Assistances: Dicky C, Jamilah Adebesin, Mike Mason
And here are the photos that I finished from this shoot a while back.
This came out of a Butch Walker concert.
I was visiting Chicago a couple months back for three weeks with Rich. My very good friend Andres DeJesus (a great photographer as well) let me borrow his lighting equipment while I was there. Heather (who is a friend of Rich's). mentioned to Rich that she wanted to do a pin up style shoot. He asked me if I had time.
HHmmm....my mind started spinning, as it often does when I'm approached to do a shoot. The next day Heather and I went shopping to find stuff for the shoot. I had already decided I wanted it at Coco Rouge (I had had a drink at a wine bar next door a couple nights before), though at that time didn't know for sure if they would let me. In three days time, I booked the shoot with Coco Rouge, had Katelyn the makeup artist, all the accessories, and we were ready to shoot.
We were having problems finding someone who would do hair without pay. A problem I have had for many of my fun shoots. Last minute, Heather found Angelica and she rushed to get her hair done at Tigerlilie salon before the shoot.
Then the waiting came. Heather had gotten turned around on her way back from the salon and was completely lost. We were suppose to start shooting at 10pm, when Coco Rouge closes, but Heather didn't even arrive until 10:15. The shoot took much longer than I anticipated and we didn't get out until past midnight.
Of course it was all worth it, because these photos came out incredible. Everyone did a wonderful job and Coco Rouge was the perfect setting.
I just wanted to mention the light that is coming from behind Heather. Mike Mason was holding that light and every time it flashed, it must have blinded him but he was such a team player. And Jamilah...how I love Jamilah, I could tell she wanted to be modeling; she's the gorgeous woman in my Afrikan Queen photo below. We will have to do a really elaborate photo shoot with her modeling next time.
Here are the credits for the shoot.
Photographer: Nicky Watts
Location: Coco Rouge, Chicago
Model: Heather Heins
Make Up Artist: Katelyn Westerman
Hair Stylist: Angelica Rivera @ Tigerlilie Salon, Chicago
Stylist: Nicky Watts
Necklace: Fey & Company
Dress: Nicole Miller
Assistances: Dicky C, Jamilah Adebesin, Mike Mason
And here are the photos that I finished from this shoot a while back.
This came out of a Butch Walker concert.
I was visiting Chicago a couple months back for three weeks with Rich. My very good friend Andres DeJesus (a great photographer as well) let me borrow his lighting equipment while I was there. Heather (who is a friend of Rich's). mentioned to Rich that she wanted to do a pin up style shoot. He asked me if I had time.
HHmmm....my mind started spinning, as it often does when I'm approached to do a shoot. The next day Heather and I went shopping to find stuff for the shoot. I had already decided I wanted it at Coco Rouge (I had had a drink at a wine bar next door a couple nights before), though at that time didn't know for sure if they would let me. In three days time, I booked the shoot with Coco Rouge, had Katelyn the makeup artist, all the accessories, and we were ready to shoot.
We were having problems finding someone who would do hair without pay. A problem I have had for many of my fun shoots. Last minute, Heather found Angelica and she rushed to get her hair done at Tigerlilie salon before the shoot.
Then the waiting came. Heather had gotten turned around on her way back from the salon and was completely lost. We were suppose to start shooting at 10pm, when Coco Rouge closes, but Heather didn't even arrive until 10:15. The shoot took much longer than I anticipated and we didn't get out until past midnight.
Of course it was all worth it, because these photos came out incredible. Everyone did a wonderful job and Coco Rouge was the perfect setting.
I just wanted to mention the light that is coming from behind Heather. Mike Mason was holding that light and every time it flashed, it must have blinded him but he was such a team player. And Jamilah...how I love Jamilah, I could tell she wanted to be modeling; she's the gorgeous woman in my Afrikan Queen photo below. We will have to do a really elaborate photo shoot with her modeling next time.
Casting and more
Ok. So I haven't blogged in a little while. It doesn't mean I haven't been doing some cool things though.
I have now finished the second recycled paper sculpture and will be shoot Priscilla on Tuesday.
I just casted the third model about a half our ago. Her name is Malikasha and she has incredible hair. So much that we had problems getting control of it for the casting. I ended up making a ring for the cast, so her hair can come out the middle for the shoot. Malikasha and her sister Mira were so nice.
I also have a shoot on Sunday to develop a young ladies first modeling portfolio.
I had a ribbon cutting at The Waterford Wedgewood Company Store earlier this week. The manager there, Kim, said I can use their merchandise in my photos. I'm so excited, I borrowed a perfume bottle. Kim said it had a specific name because it sprays, but I don't know what it is. This will go very nice with the shoot on Sunday. We will be doing an evening shot, it will go perfect.
Since the last time I wrote, I also have attended a exporting seminar. I hope that I am able and prepared to export within a year. I want my exhibitions to go over seas, so I will be looking into this more.
I've been working diligently on Crystal Bowersox's cd cover. i am prob starting over because neither her or myself are loving what I've been working on, but I've been having a lot of fun with the blending and layer modes. I'll prob put up all the different experiments once I have finalized what it will be.
Well, Take care.
I have now finished the second recycled paper sculpture and will be shoot Priscilla on Tuesday.
I just casted the third model about a half our ago. Her name is Malikasha and she has incredible hair. So much that we had problems getting control of it for the casting. I ended up making a ring for the cast, so her hair can come out the middle for the shoot. Malikasha and her sister Mira were so nice.
I also have a shoot on Sunday to develop a young ladies first modeling portfolio.
I had a ribbon cutting at The Waterford Wedgewood Company Store earlier this week. The manager there, Kim, said I can use their merchandise in my photos. I'm so excited, I borrowed a perfume bottle. Kim said it had a specific name because it sprays, but I don't know what it is. This will go very nice with the shoot on Sunday. We will be doing an evening shot, it will go perfect.
Since the last time I wrote, I also have attended a exporting seminar. I hope that I am able and prepared to export within a year. I want my exhibitions to go over seas, so I will be looking into this more.
I've been working diligently on Crystal Bowersox's cd cover. i am prob starting over because neither her or myself are loving what I've been working on, but I've been having a lot of fun with the blending and layer modes. I'll prob put up all the different experiments once I have finalized what it will be.
Well, Take care.
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