I’ve had quite a bit to write about from my WPPI experience in Vegas this year. This post is about Harley which was one of the two scheduled shoots. All interactions with Harley were upbeat and positive... and when this happens I feel the need to point it out. It makes the whole experience so much nicer.

This was my first time working with Harley, and the first of two shoots working with Bri, the make-up artist (MUA). Whenever possible I like to shoot the prep to show a little of the behind the scenes (BTS). I selected a few of Bri working on Harley below. The role of the MUA is so important to the shoot that I’ve keep a separate gallery dedicated to the work they’ve done on my shoots. Thanks to all they do!

One of the talks I attended at WPPI talked about the use of props; specifically how they don’t like to use them. I personally find them to be kind of fun to incorporate into a shoot if not overdone (which is subjective). As you can see from these images I’ve used a few props but its all done with a playfulness in mind.

Another topic that’s often discussed within the photography industry is evoking emotion from the viewer. I’d rather have you love or hate the images vs. feeling nothing. Love it or hate it, I’m creating something that I want you react to. If I've achieved that, I've done my job as a photographer and as an artist.

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