I was approached a few days ago by a friend that had a school emergency. She had mis-timed her deadline for her final assignment in fashion design and needed a model and a photographer at the last minute. The girls she had originally lined up to model couldn't make the pushed up deadline but luckily her best friend Debbie was. She asked me if I would do the shoot and I explained my gear shortage in SF. She did not care and so I agreed to help out. I was concerned about my gear shortage and the lack of planning but the light was cooperative and the one flash provided just enough of a boost to give the photo's the look I was after. I think it worked out better because of the pressure. Her entire grade is dependent on this one shoot. She was tasked with creating and accessorizing a number of outfits and had chosen an urban theme.
We hit the town early Sunday morning and let me tell you something...I was wearing a pair of jeans, hiking boots, thick socks, a shirt, a sweatshirt, a coat and a stocking cap. I was friggin freezing! You can see what Debbie was wearing in the shots and I can only imagine how cold she must have been but hardly a word of protest. A real testament to their friendship was shown there. Debbie isn't a professional model but she should be. We covered a lot of ground, used a lot of different looks and had a great time. Here are a handful of pics for you to check out.
This was an alley hidden deep within China town. I worked at a Fish House for over 20 years and I can tell you the fish smell in this alley literally gagged me.
So much great graffiti in SF. The cops stopped when we were shooting here. I thought we were in some kind of trouble but no..they just wanted to watch.
This old Chinese guy was leering from about 50 feet away the whole time we were here with his big toothless grin. Since I couldn't ask him to leave, I asked him to move closer to make this shot possible. Awkward.
Deb literally stopped traffic on this busy street.
Hyde Street with Alcatraz in the background.
We found these bright red doors leading into a large Catholic Church.
I love some of the houses in SF and incorporated one in this shot.
Graffiti near Haight Street.
This was not one of Ashley's fashion designs but rather a shot I asked to set up for my own portfolio. I don't know why, but I really like it.
I'm not sure what's up with the bananas in this graffiti but it works.
1 comment:
Wow great pictures dude! You're right she should be a model. She has million dollar pouty lips. It's always a good party when the cops show up!!!
Unca J
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