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Ayrica & Jeremy

Knowlesville Posted on July 26, 2008 by MattJune 17, 2019
Ayrica & Jeremy

Ayrica, who interned for me a couple of summers ago and has modeled for me a few times, announced that she and her boyfriend Jeremy are engaged. Since they both dance I thought it would be fun to take some … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Ayrica, model

Plan B

Knowlesville Posted on June 21, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Natalie

After going almost 6 months without working with any models, I felt blessed to work with 3 of my favorite models this month. I first worked with Natalie last December and we had corresponded since then throwing ideas back and … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Photography | Tagged Highway 36, model, Natalie

The Return of Melaine

Knowlesville Posted on June 15, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Melaine

Two years ago I met Melaine at the fair, and we did a couple of shoots together that were really fun. I had hoped to work with her some more but she doesn’t live in Humboldt County, and I lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Costuming, Photography | Tagged 1700s, Corset, Melaine, model

Lupines Again

Knowlesville Posted on June 5, 2008 by MattJune 14, 2019
Mabel

When I rode through this lupine patch with Blake last month, I knew it would be a great location for a model shot. Mabel was back in town and the day ended up being a perfect day to take off … Continue reading →

Posted in Flora, Photography | Tagged Lupines, Mabel, model

Christmas Bride

Knowlesville Posted on December 23, 2007 by MattJune 11, 2019
1930s Wedding Dress

On the way down to San Jose for the holidays, we stopped at Scott and Betsy’s Victorian home in Alameda. They graciously allowed us to use their home for a photoshoot with Natalie. Natalie had the perfect figure for this … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged 1930s, model, Natalie, Victorian

Ayrica Again

Knowlesville Posted on October 22, 2007 by MattJune 10, 2019
Ayrica dancing

I was experimenting with shutterspeeds and flash with Ayrica again. At least I was until one of my lights decided to stop working. Well it lasted 5 years, better than a lot of electronics these days.

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Posted in Photography | Tagged Ayrica, model

Mabel’s Halloween Costume

Knowlesville Posted on October 15, 2007 by MattJune 10, 2019
Mabel as a pirate

Mabel saw some of my pirate shots at the fair and mentioned she wanted to dress up as a pirate for Halloween. So after I finished with Ayrica’s shoot we got Mabel dressed up in the pirate gear, including the … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Mabel, model

Ayrica

Knowlesville Posted on October 14, 2007 by MattJune 10, 2019
Ayrica leaping

My photography intern from last summer who turned model (Leap of Faith) is back in Humboldt County going to college now. She looked so great in the vintage wedding dress we used in that photo that I wanted to shoot … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Ayrica, model

Mr. & Mrs.

Knowlesville Posted on October 9, 2007 by MattJune 10, 2019
Mr. & Mrs

Heidi wanted to play both parts, and for this one, a lot of Photoshop was needed.

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Posted in Photography | Tagged Heidi, model, Photoshop

Petrolia Cemetery

Knowlesville Posted on October 8, 2007 by MattJune 10, 2019
Ghost at the cemetery

While we were trying to figure out how to handle her wrecked car, we decided to head out to Petrolia for a photoshoot at the cemetery since I had to go out that way anyways for a portait session. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Heidi, model

Ahoy, all ye scurvy dogs

Knowlesville Posted on September 19, 2007 by MattJune 10, 2019
Melaine

It has come around again. That day were ye might notice scallywags natterin’ wit’ a bit o’ a piratanical bent. Aye, ’tis once again time fer “Talk Like a Pirate” day. ‘n t’ help ye natter like a pirate, ye … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Melaine, model

Alesia

Knowlesville Posted on May 14, 2007 by MattJune 7, 2019
Alesia

Alesia contacted me from ModelMayhem.com, where I have a portfolio. The shoot I had planned didn’t come off, once again because it was too windy, but there’s always a plan B with me when shooting outdoors up here. This was … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Alesia, model

Belly

Knowlesville Posted on February 10, 2007 by MattJune 3, 2019
Katy pregnant

5 months along.

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Posted in Photography | Tagged Katy, model

Warm Here

Knowlesville Posted on January 15, 2007 by MattJune 3, 2019
Stephanie

At least the studio is warm. Stephanie came by for another shoot today and demonstrated some of her excellent ballet skills. It ended up being a very productive shoot, and I have several people changing their minds about ballet and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged model, Stephanie

Pregnancy Project

Knowlesville Posted on January 11, 2007 by MattJune 3, 2019
Katy

I’ve had an idea for some pregnancy photos for a long time, but it required finding out about the pregnancy early on. Since asking women if they are pregnant is one of the most dangerous questions in the world, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Katy, model

Black Lace

Knowlesville Posted on January 9, 2007 by MattJune 3, 2019
Stephanie

We also photographed Stephanie wearing some vintage lingerie, including this black lace bra. If I had a photograph from yesterday, it would have shown us celebrating Lori’s 45th birthday, which we did by having dinner at May’s Noodle House, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged 1950s, model, Stephanie

Blue Velvet II

Knowlesville Posted on January 7, 2007 by MattJune 3, 2019
Stephanie

I haven’t been taking photos very much lately because with the Fuji S1 dead and the Pentax Optio in the shop for a new LCD screen, I’m down to one camera. I’ve felt safer having it stay in the studio. … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged 1930s, model, Stephanie

Melaine the Pirate, Part II

Knowlesville Posted on November 20, 2006 by MattMay 31, 2019
Melaine

Melaine was back in town again, and we decided to dress her up as a pirate once again since I found the eye patch I had bought earlier. I’m thinking now that this is the start of a four part … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Melaine, model

Smokin’

Knowlesville Posted on November 8, 2006 by MattMay 31, 2019
Kristina

We had a little bit of time between when we finished with the vintage clothing and when I needed to leave for the chamber meeting, so Lori suggested shooting the vest she recently purchased. I figured this would be a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Kristina, model

Kristina

Knowlesville Posted on November 7, 2006 by MattMay 31, 2019
Kristina

I had a photoshoot yesterday afternoon with a new model and had planned to spend the morning getting everything ready for it. The fire took up most of that time so then I thought we would just shoot outdoors, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Ferndale, Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged 1930s, Kristina, model

Lost Coast Mermaid

Knowlesville Posted on October 22, 2006 by MattMarch 19, 2020
Lost Coast Mermaid

Since we have been blessed with spectacular weather this weekend, I called up Sarah to see if she would be available for the promised mermaid at the beach shoot. We were just making plans for it when I got a … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Lost Coast, model, Sarah

Lace Mermaid

Knowlesville Posted on October 4, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Tablecloth dress

This is the next evolution in my draping series. Back in July when I did the draping shoot with Katy, I had brought to the studio a vintage lace table cloth that we had on the dining room table at … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Melaine, model

Argh!

Knowlesville Posted on October 3, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Pirate Melaine

Melaine had told me her waist measurement was 26″ before the shoot, so I had picked corsets that were 23-24″ for the shoot, as usually a 2″ reduction is about right. But the two Victorian corsets that I picked out … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Corset, Melaine, model

Lori’s First Dress

Knowlesville Posted on October 2, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Melaine wearing Edwardian dress

Here Melaine is modeling the first vintage dress that I bought for Lori which really started the collection. I had photographed Lori wearing this dress in the very first photoshoot that I did when I bought my first studio flash … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged Edwardian, Melaine, model

Melaine

Knowlesville Posted on October 1, 2006 by MattMay 30, 2019
Melaine

Towards the end of the fair, I was mentioning to Lori that with all of the women walking by our booth the whole week, I still hadn’t seen a single woman who could model for a photo I’ve been dreaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Corset, Edwardian, Melaine, model

High Fashion

Knowlesville Posted on August 2, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Jessica

Several years ago we shot Jessica wearing a 1930s black velvet dress and a few other items from our vintage clothing collection. Then she went off to college and she’d usually stop by the studio during her school breaks and … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Jessica, model

White Out

Knowlesville Posted on August 1, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
White Out

Here’s the photo that was entered into the juried competition for the fair. This was from our experimental session and this was definitely the most different shot of the day. I wanted to make the shot as white as possible … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Katy, model

Draping 101

Knowlesville Posted on July 27, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Katy

This photo started out because of a mistake. I ordered 3 yards of sheer white lycra off of Ebay to use as a backdrop, and the 3 yards arrived, but in two pieces, one was 2 yards, and the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Katy, model

Melissa (again)

Knowlesville Posted on July 17, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Melissa

On our drive over to the Van Duzen bridge, Melissa and I both noticed the big field of mustard near Fernbridge. I had wanted to use the field before but could never find the time or a model before they … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Melissa, model

Melissa

Knowlesville Posted on July 9, 2006 by MattMay 29, 2019
Melissa

Melissa came recommended by another model who I worked with and for her first shoot we dressed her up in a red Asian brocade corset with matching shoes and purse. As they say the accessories make the outfit. The location … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged Melissa, model

Leap of Faith

Knowlesville Posted on June 29, 2006 by MattMay 28, 2019
Leap of Faith

A few of weeks ago, a guy came into my studio and mentioned that his 17 year old daughter was interested in photography as a career. She was going to be visiting him from Illinios in a week or so … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Vintage Clothing | Tagged 1930s, Ayrica, Matt's Pond, model

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