Q. Guillory Photography

BOUDOIR / GLAMOUR Photos by Guillory and Gunner

2011-02-10T00:32:00.000-06:00

After the phenomenal success of our Valentine's Day Boudoir Photos, photographer Q. Guillory and I will be holding another Boudoir/Glamour shoot on Saturday, February 26th.

We are looking for single ladies, single males, beautiful couples and anyone else who would like professional high quality images in an intimate setting.

**YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A PROFESSIONAL MODEL**

Here's what's in store:

-A complete makeup application with lashes or a camera ready men's touch up

-2 wardrobe changes or 2 scenes (we will be shooting at a 5-star luxury hotel)

-A minimum of 60 high resolution images

-2 professional magazine edits

-optional pose coaching

ALL FOR $250 SINGLES, $300 COUPLES if you book by FEBRUARY 20th!!!

**PHOTOGRAPHERS SPECIAL*** One client will receive a FREE 20X30 Gallery Sized Print!!!

A $50 good faith deposit is required and can be made via PayPal. Singles $300 and couples $350 after February 20th!

For more details contact me at 281-248-6419.

Valentine's Day Boudoir Photos!

2011-01-30T01:20:00.000-06:00

Boudoir photos are sexy pics of couples or individuals wearing lingerie, sexy pajamas, or whatever they feel sexiest in. The photographs will be taken privately by fashion photographer, Quentin Guillory (guilloryphotoart.com) who is able to bring the beauty and sultriness out of any subject.

You get 100 shots in two different looks that will be burned to CD, and you may choose one image to be professionally edited absolutely FREE of charge. Professional editing gives you a flawless magazine-ready finish that you would be proud to share with someone special.

You also get a sexy makeover, done by me, where we can really amp up your natural beauty and turn you into a Valentine's Day Vixen. Just have your hair camera ready.

BOOK NOW before February 1st, and the price is only $150 for an individual session. After February 1st, the cost goes to $200!

This is an AWESOME value and you will be very happy with the images. You get a two leaders in the industry and high quality photos at a price you can afford!

We will be shooting on Sunday, February 6th. A $50 good faith deposit is required and can be made via PayPal. Book before February 1st and your total cost is only $150!!!

For more details contact me at 281-248-6419.

Bring your sexy back in 2011! Valentine's Day Boudoir Photos! Sexy gift for that special man in your life. 2 Outfits, vixen makeover, 100 images, 1 FREE professional edit and make-up done by renown make-up artist from Print, movies and fashion editorial Ms. Jennifer R Gunner . For booking details contact me at 281-248-6419. please serious inquires only. ONLY 1 Slot Left!!! when it fills booking is over.

Lover Scorned.mov

2011-01-27T11:17:00.000-06:00

I AM Back!!!

2011-01-27T11:15:00.001-06:00

Some how my gmail password was hacked. I finally gained access to the account again. so the blog will pick back up withnew shoots new videos and much more. Stay tuned.

Beauty Retouching Video

2010-09-25T15:17:00.000-05:00

Retouching

2010-09-21T13:42:00.000-05:00

Another Retouched Image by Awesome UK Retoucher Bethany Wood. Model Tereasa http://www.modelmayhem.com/1304860
MUA-Jennifer Gunner-http://www.modelmayhem.com/1392866

Image Retouching

2010-09-17T21:43:00.000-05:00

Image Enhancing and Retouching is for Image Enhancement. Not to fix bad photography.

Teresa Merchant

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teresa

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Teresa Merchant

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Nzinga

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Q. Guillory Photography

2010-09-05T22:56:00.002-05:00

Q. Guillory Photography located at "Studio 10" 2500 Summer Street Houston, TX 77007 832-881-8824 Booking for Fashion, Beauty and Glamour.
Q. Guillory Photography "When Your Image Matters Most"
The Subject is More important than the photographer..Gordon Parks

Brittany Witt First Shoot

2010-09-02T21:44:00.000-05:00

2010-09-01T07:12:00.002-05:00

Joy Noelle Fashion set

2010-09-01T07:10:00.000-05:00

Model Ashley Williams

2010-08-31T10:53:00.000-05:00

J. Gunner Behind the Scenes

2010-08-30T18:44:00.000-05:00

Model Cindy Tran

2010-08-23T21:27:00.000-05:00

odel: Erica Fisher
MUA: Jennifer Gunner- http://www.modelmayhem.com/1392866
Image: Q. Guillory
Q. Guillory Photography
Houston, Texas
www.guilloryphotoart.com
Excellent model- really enjoyed working with her. Jenn did an awesome job on the make-up. We truly found a hidden treasure in Ms. Tran.

2010-08-08T17:03:00.001-05:00

Model: Erica Fisher
MUA: Jennifer Gunner- http://www.modelmayhem.com/1392866
Image: Q. Guillory
Q. Guillory Photography
Houston, Texas
www.guilloryphotoart.com

Candice Appel

2010-08-08T16:53:00.001-05:00

Model: Candice Appel
MUA: Jennifer Gunner - http://www.modelmayhem.com/1392866
Image: Q. Guillory
Q. Guillory Photography
Houston, Texas
www.guilloryphotoart.com

CD Cover Shoot Music Artist- Henry Jones 3

2010-03-16T16:46:00.002-05:00

Ok, so I have been getting alot of emails on from several site ( facebook, myspace, flickr etc.) asking about how did is do this shot. This is not normally a style of photography i do meaning the Alter Ego and Dave Hill effects. These are just bullets i add to my style to keep it evolving.

Here are the Folks who rock these styles and have taken them to another level.

Alter Ego- D. Banks he's the master of this and it "IS" his forte. awesome photographer out of ATL. http://www.modelmayhem.com/87287

and the Effect (aka Dave Hill) he are the guys i admire for this type work.

Dave Hill- http://www.davehillphoto.com/

Tim Tadder- http://www.timtadder.com/

Jill Greenberg- http://www.manipulator.com/

and alot others.

This is the screen shot of all the layers it took to create this image. Advice, stop with the actions and presets to get this the only way to full get this effect is to do it manually. It took me a total of 2 days to complete this entire. Image. there are not shortcuts take your time and get it right.

this is Original image #1

Original Image #2

Original Image #3

Special Thanks to Gospel Music Artist Henry Jones 3, Henry Jones Sr.and the manager Shaq. I really enjoyed the shoot. Your Music is out of site. Great vocal and Production is on point. Information for CD retail be follow so remember to keep check the blog for more information. Follow us to stay posted on all events, shoots and happening with Q. Guillory Photography. www.guilloryphotoart.com. For information on yoiur next shoot feel free to email me at info@guilloryphotoart.com.

Difference between fashion, commercial and glamour modeling

2010-03-11T15:31:00.002-06:00

Article Source: http://www.articles.ask-me-about.com

Jimmy carter is the freelancer writer having group writing capacity on top models and female model. He is the content writer for the female modeling site

Modeling terms refers to the art of showing your talent to the real work by your personality or by physics or by your art. Generally there are many type of modeling are performed around the world like fashion modeling, commercial or glamour modeling. Each type of these modeling has its own method and strategy and way of working. The person who performs these art generally known as models or artist. Each type of modeling works are categorized into 3 main category that is fashion, commercial and glamour

In fashion modeling, cloth and their wearing is the central of the art. Person who is performing catwalk on fashion show is describing the latest designers’ design or latest fashion cloths. Promotion of cosmetic product and costly jewelry item are comes under the fashion modeling. In fashion modeling, handsome male or young female model uses their facial expression and body to express different emotion to attract the attention of the public.

Fashion models needs to be very specific for their physical requirement. Fashion models generally very costly in terms of money, the charges of such models are very high compare to other type of modeling. The popularity and glory of these models are also very high but as lots of new aspiring fashion models coming in to the industries, competition level is very high. To keep their position on top, they have to sacrifices many things. Child models can also start their career as teen fashion model easily

Commercial models generally perform a small trade show modeling or product promotion. They have to direct contact end level customer to explain the product which he or she is promoting. They are making bridge between company and customer. Product promotion, life style modeling, showroom modeling are the main type of modeling comes under commercial modeling. They also appear in catalogue, magazine or newspaper. In commercial modeling, physical requirement is not specific. Person withal height, weight, age and ethnicity are hired. They only have to perform like a real person for performing a art. Self motivation and basic acting skill is enough for commercial models. Kids can also become the top child models in commercial modeling. The package levels of such models are not as high as fashion models. They are generally hired on contract basic.

Glamour modeling covers all art which mainly concentrate on inner body parts of your body. This is more emphasis on models sexuality rather then their cloths or wearing. Glamour modeling covers the adult and nude modeling. Generally they are hired to erotic and amateur art or pornography photos or films. Runway modeling or swimsuit and lingerie modeling or bikini modeling are the part of glamour modeling. Glamour models also get paid high compare to commercial models. The demand and opportunity are very high for such models but it's never shown on real world. They are silently hired and silently released after their work by top glamour modeling agencies

Article Source: http://www.articles.ask-me-about.com

Jimmy carter is the freelancer writer having group writing capacity on top models and female model. He is the content writer for the female modeling site

Guest Blooger- J. Gunner- MUA- Installment of SMEAR MUA

2010-03-11T15:08:00.000-06:00

HI-DEF MAKE-UP

Digital Photography Demands Makeup in HD

1080i, high resolution, hi-def or HD… the mere mention of these innovations causes brows to raise, but HD does have one fatal flaw -- although visually appealing, it is very unforgiving to models and makeup artists alike.

Call it a sign of the times, but professional photography has almost completely been revamped by the digital age. The days of 35mm film are behind us and makeup artists have to be at pace with the new platinum standard in fashion photography. HD photography picks up the true translucency of the skin as well as true texture. High definition makeup was created with this in mind.

HD formulated cosmetics contain ambient light reactive, photo-chromatic pigments that make the skin look equally flawless in candlelight, daylight, and even harsh fluorescent light. The photo-chromatic, or light reflective, pigments have the ability to give skin a more youthful appearance look by reflecting light away from fine lines and wrinkles. Also, HD formulas leave the skin with a healthy matte finish and do not contain glitter or mineral pigments that cast a white light when captured with flash photography.

It was once widely believed that high definition makeup could only be achieved by airbrushing, but now makeup brands such as Cargo, Make Up For Ever, Smashbox, and NARS are leading the HD trend. An airbrush-like HD finish can be attained by applying cosmetics that are specifically designed for high definition photography. The secret to these outstanding finishes is the correct tools and lots of blending. The overall goal is for your HD makeup to appear natural and flawless.

Jennifer R. Gunner
Professional Makeup Artist

See more of J. Gunner Make-up Art @

http://www.modelmayhem.com/1392866
Email at: jenniferRgunner@gmail.com
J. Gunner-- Facebook

Model Joy Gore-on AfroSugar.

2010-03-08T16:17:00.000-06:00

See more Joy Currently featured on Afrosugar.com
Congratz. Joy, you did a beautiful job.

UGQ Cosmetic Casting Call Houston

2010-03-04T10:30:00.000-06:00

I just recently joined with UGK Records to help form the UGQ (Underground Queenz) fashion line. We'll be hosting a casting in Houston during the month of March. We're looking for female print models for our new UGQ lip gloss line. Don't miss this opportunity to be apart of this ground breaking fashion project for the release of the new Pimp C album. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact via Terry W on Model Mayhem @ http://www.modelmayhem.com/608047 or by email at terrywcuts@yahoo.com.

Model Joy Gore- Dallas Shoot with K. Burton Directing.

2010-02-26T17:41:00.000-06:00

Model - Joy Gore- http://www.myspace.com/mscaramelprincess
MUA- J. Gunner- http://www.modelmayhem.com/1392866
Hair Stylist- D. Ford
Art Director- K. Burton- http://www.ksbfoto.com/
Great shoot with alot of learning modeling and fun.
Mr. K. Burton Art Directed and Photo Advisor.

2K10 Power Shoot Teaser

2010-01-27T11:06:00.000-06:00

Jan.23, 2K10 Power Shoot
Q. Guillory
Q. Guillory Photography
www.guilloryphotoart.com
info@guilloryphotoart.com
More coming soon plus images from the shoot.

Brooke Power Shoot Video

2010-01-20T22:04:00.002-06:00

Photo Shoot with Meagan

2010-01-20T00:57:00.003-06:00

Port Arthur Texas Own- Laboo!!!

2010-01-11T00:09:00.001-06:00

First Music Artist of 2K10. This was a very fun shoot and the images wonderful can't beleive i did this. Naw it was me... the Hova of Photography

Model Shauntane - First Model Shoot of 2K10

2010-01-10T23:30:00.000-06:00

Pure Fire!!!! Look for big things from this lil lady.

Afro Suagr.com- Christine Gordon.

2010-01-06T21:55:00.000-06:00

Power Shoot model Christine Gordon was selected for the week of Jan.6th, to grace the site of Jan.6, 2010. Q. Guillory Photography has another model who is gracing the page of Afro Sugar. Congrad to Ms. Christine Gordon the images are from our last Power Shoot. Next Power Shoot coming jan.23rd Houston Texas
http://www.afrosugar.com/

First Power Shoot of 2010 with D. Moreland

2010-01-05T20:53:00.000-06:00

Jan 23 - shooting in Houston with D,. Moreland Photography...multiple looks, makeup, great studio location...we're doing it again - first combined shoot for 2010! Email for rates and details or hit Donnie.

Last power shot was the bomb check it out...

New 2010 Biz Card

2010-01-05T15:34:00.000-06:00

Happy New Years from Q. Guillory Photography

www.guilloryphotoart.com
booking info:
U.S.A- booking@guilloryphotoart.com
Inter- international.booking@guilloryphotoart.com

Highlights of 2009

2009-12-29T17:04:00.002-06:00

New year coming for booking and info contact me directly at info@guilloryphotoart.com

Introducing Crystal J.

2009-11-27T23:58:00.000-06:00

Up & Coming model out of Houston Texas. You gonna be seeing big big things from this lovely lady.

Afrosugar.com

2009-11-27T23:48:00.000-06:00

Thank to the ladies over at Afro Sugar.com for making me an image of the day. 22 Nov.2009 with Model from Beaumont Texas, Rayshall Jackson. http://www.afrosugar.com/

Nov. POwer Shoot Live

2009-11-14T12:35:00.001-06:00

2010 Wall Honey Poster/Calendar - Shauntane

2009-11-04T21:08:00.001-06:00

Need a gift for a special guy in your life? An Uncle, brother or best friend. Well then drip his wall with honey "WALL HONEY"! Great for a Christmas or birthday gift. Even for college dorm rooms.
Perfect for dressing up any wall, this is the perfect size for maximum visual impact, or instantly creating a theme for a room. Images look great on this high-quality 18 x24 size poster, printed on heavyweight 7 mil semi-gloss paper using superior dye inks. Treat yourself or give as a gift.

2009-09-21T21:24:00.000-05:00

Mike Moore from MTV/Diddy "Making His Band" Great guy to work with and shoot.

I'm Back

2009-08-27T15:34:00.004-05:00

Sorry, i have not blog in awhile. I have had one of the worst summers on record due to a few personal issues. But i am back at it feeling refreshed and ready to go so first up.

Here's a great model i shot From Lake Charles, LA Ms. Shauntane Tezeno. this was only her second shot. She was fun and bubbly and her beauty kncoked my socks off. enjoy and leave a comment. Also Join me on Face Book and Join My Facen=book fan club.

Muzuc Heads.com

2009-04-16T19:11:00.001-05:00

This spot is for anyone who deals with the music industry all over the world. Need Beats? Got It. Need A&R? Got it Need Producers? Got it Need Management? Got It Video Directors? Got it Need Stock Photographer? Got it Or Are you a big fan.... Got You. www.MuzicHeadz.com

Photographers can upload stock images, you control it, you price it and you collet the CA$H!!

2009-04-08T20:24:00.001-05:00

My first commerical. It aires on Time Warner Channel 18 during the show "My Hood" Thurs. 8:30pm & Sun. 11:30pm.

Enjoy!

2009-04-02T00:19:00.004-05:00

Here's a recent photo shoot I did with Book Arthur Aquarius 220. Her book "My Life" is a wonderful book filled with real life. Hard and to the point. She has capture what it means to live with all the happiness, heart ache and struggles. Pick up your copy today. This is for the grown folks but it is well worth the read.

My Life written by Aquarius 220 1888-795-4274 or www.xlibris.com ref58698 also check out my newest site pinpoint-productions.com click on featured writers. Also see her on myspace at: http://www.myspace.com/aquariusismakingmoney

Spring Fling Fashion Shoot Out

2009-03-28T13:16:00.000-05:00

Also get a chance to win a 20x30 image of your choice. Drawing held at shoot!!

cONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS.

Dont' Taste the Rainbow, Be the Rainbow!!

2009-03-06T12:28:00.003-06:00

Super Model Seniors

2009-03-03T17:04:00.003-06:00

Wos Senior 2009. Selena Jenkins. Soemtimes it just fun to get a cute senior. Pop Up a small speedlight into an umbrella, with a silver reflector and go for it. aFTER I SAW THIS IMAGE TO THOUGHT TO MYSELF "tO HELL WITH PHOTOSHOP" and I just went with it.

2009-02-20T19:41:00.001-06:00

great video by Zack Arias.

Back in Action!!

2009-02-08T00:49:00.004-06:00

Thank god the flu is gone and now I am back with camera in hand and really enjoying it. Alot of new images on the way. So to Start it off....

DJ B-DO and Hip Hop Artist T.O.E of UGK Records, Taking in Port Arthur TX.

Any SETX 2009 or 2010 Senior contact us about our new promotion. See if you have The Ultimate Swagger. Ask about Our "Super Model Seniors."

the Week Just Flu By

2009-01-26T00:03:00.004-06:00

Not much this week. My entire house has the FLU! yes the entire house Wife, 4 kids and myself, so not a single shot this week. We've been pushing fluids and taking out prescribed medicine. So we'll post up a throw back image from 2006. To this day still one of my fav. images.

Lady Mack Video

2009-01-16T23:17:00.011-06:00

This is a video of Artist "Lady Mack" Also in the Video there is ME!! shooting. Alot of Me shooting. Check Out More from Lady Mack : www.myspace.com/ladymck

Practice Makes Perfect!

2009-01-11T00:16:00.004-06:00

It has been told to me many many times. it true practice does make perfect. Especially with photography. When you get new equipment, which many of us have since Christmas just passed. So break it out and use it, use it until you feel comfort and see consistency. You can never shoot too much and the more you do the better you get.

Take time to take a workshop, a class, read an article on lighting. Anything to up the bar.

But with all that the ONLY and BEST way to up your personal bar is too shoot.

Start of 2009

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Photographers I admire:

http://www.davehillphoto.com/

http://clorimages.com/

http://www.dongiannatti.com/

http://www.lyndonwade.com/

http://www.martinprihoda.com/

http://www.manipulator.com/

http://www.timtadder.com/

http://www.platonphoto.com/

http://mjs-exp.com/

http://www.mikeruiz.com/index.html

http://www.arthurelgort.com/

http://www.nickonken.com/

http://www.kateorne.com/

http://www.augustbradley.com/

Link of Interest and Learning:

http://www.lighting-essentials.com/

http://www.thefstopmag.com/

http://www.zarias.com/

http://www.rangefindermag.com/Default.aspx

http://www.ppa.com/

http://strobist.blogspot.com/

http://www.lighting-essentials.com/magazine/

Blogs I Follow:

http://fashionphotographyblog.com/

http://dustinsnipes.com/blog/

http://www.timtadder.com/blog/blog.php

http://blog.chasejarvis.com/blog/

http://www.atomicsafari.blogspot.com/

http://www.joemcnally.com/blog/

http://www.squeezethelime.com

Photoshop:

http://www.photoshopusertv.com/

http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

http://www.layersmagazine.com/

http://www.planetphotoshop.com/

http://www.medialab.com/sitegrinder/

My Websites:

www.guilloryphotoart.com

http://qguillory.blogspot.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/qguillory/

what's a photography Blog without an image: My Daughter's Puppy Pink.

The Last Shot of 2008....

2008-12-31T12:37:00.004-06:00

I have had such a great and productive year. I am so looking forward to all of 2009. So i'll end the year with my baby boo "Rudy"

Lighting Info: This shot was taken in front of my glass patio door. I shot it at 1/8 f/4.0 200 ISO i wanted a nice bright wrap of the morning light. my son held a reflector (white tile board) near her for a little added fill. to make sure i did not blow here away.
I shot about 10 of these trying to get the shutter drag thingy. but my god. i had to post this one because i could not get over the Big Brown eyes.
Happy 2009. See ya next year.
www.guilloryphotoart.com
View On White

2008-12-26T00:00:00.000-06:00

More Music Artist

2008-12-20T01:05:00.005-06:00

These are 2 shots from my Dec.19th shoot with Rap Artist "Blaze" and His Producer "hero"

Simple light setup. Trying out the New Elinchrom lights.

Blaze in the Apartments he grew up in for his Promo CD insert.

Music Producer "Hero" this was one of the money shots of the day. when i saw it in the camera i got so excited. and you can see why.

2008-12-12T16:01:00.003-06:00

This image is of an artist from the group Str8 Aim. This is one of my favorite images from the shot. More to come.

First Cover _ ConVibe Magazine

2008-12-10T21:09:00.003-06:00

Thanks to all the folks over at Convibe Magazine for giving me a chance to get my work on the world. I have the Cover of the Premier Issue which will be available and on newstands in Jan. 2009.

Cover Model- R&B Singer 'Taylor" this wonderful young lady has a voice of gold. And i am sure you will see HUGE things from her to come. and at only 15yr. old. Watch the rise of a Star.

Strobist Information: (1) 285 HV on stand camera left. Set high for rapid fall off. Bare bulb and images has NO photoshop work at all. This image was striaght out the camera but shot in RAW and Converted in Abode Bridge.

Here is another one of my favorite images i shot of Ms. Taylor

Still Going Strong!!!

2008-12-10T20:25:00.004-06:00

Lastly I feel like a have made a major turning point my my life and career. Just as i thought the year was winding down. I keep getting calls to do sports event, Promo material and Model Portfolios. ( What Recession?? LOL) I am now with ConVibe/KMG Management, who will handle my booking and things in 2009. I have a public relations lady now, Upscale PR and Events. all there contact inof can be found on my web site at www.guilloryphotoart.com.

Next, I was called on last Saturday at around 11am to shoot a pro basketball game at 6:30pm. This iwas my kids pro game. I am normally use to shooting kids sports which are alot slower. But i quickly ajusted and got some very cool shots of the players and cheerleaders. Also to make this personallty sweeter for my my 11 yr. old son was with me court side shooting images and he did a Wonderful job. I love you Shemar. He is my future. So here are some images from that night.

The team is the Southeast Texas Mustangs Men's Basketball, which are members of the ABA.

Thanks to everyone who made it possible for me to shoot this game, i really enjoyed myself and made alot of new friends.

2008-12-03T16:27:00.003-06:00

As 2008, year winding down i am reflecting on the ups and down of the year. I started my recovery from Back surgery, Hurricane Ike hit my little town of Orange Texas, I evacuated twice to Dallas. Photography and my family was the only thing to keep me sane and happy. I did meet and started working with KMG management, CIDA, and Mr. Hilton Kelley. They have beena great team of folks to work with and for. Alot of new things are coming in 2009. So stay tuned and see how we gonna set 2009 on fire. I am just gonna post some images no special order, no special point just some re-caps of 2008. This is an image of Don Giannatti and I from the lighting essentials Workshop in Houston.

Photoshop and Photography

2008-12-01T21:38:00.006-06:00

I was recently asked a common question which is simple to understand but hard to explain. Q: Can you fix another photographers image with photoshop? A: Simply, YES!!!! BUT: No matter how good someone is at photoshop. If the Photography is bad upfront sorry only Jesus and a pray is gonna save it. Photoshop is a tool used for photography, design and graphics. Dealing with photography. It is meant to Enhance an image. not to fix mistake or unskillful work. I look around alot at other folks images and i must say it is very sad to me how many folks call them selves photographers and every image they shoot has over done, destructive and just plain bad photography. I am not say i am the best at what i do but I feel I am not the worst. If an image is garbage right out the camera it's a garbage image. 1. We as photographers have to learn and care about the art of it and strive to get better. Not strive to take alot of thick T&A images. (T&A= Tits and A$$) 2. We have to learn how to do proper beauty retouching. Tell tell sign are look at the eyes for sharpness. Look at the hair line for nice blend. Look for colors that pop. Look at the background and see the mistakes. 3. We have to learn how to light an image and just just snap it a pray for good exposure. There is a thick line between lighting and image and simply exposing it. When you really learn the difference expose will not be enough anymore. 4. Ask your self, if i had a client who need images ASAP. Could i give them raw images right out the camera, with no Photoshop or adjustments. Would the client ever book me again. Here are a few great photoshoppers and photographers: Today's lesson, all these images where top notch right out the camera. www.joeyl.com - this kid is on 18. www.davehillphoto.com - this guy goes hard. http://dustinsnipes.com/blog/ http://www.amydresser.com/ - a master http://lyndonwade.com/ http://www.timtadder.com/ - a master http://www.dongiannatti.com/ - a good guy and friend http://www.dbrownphotos.net/- another Texas superstar http://mjs-exp.com/ - shoot big time blakc celebs http://www.platonphoto.com/

All Images have photoshop done to them.

Street Camp Movement Shoot

2008-11-24T23:49:00.004-06:00

Welcome back, many new recent photo shoots of Up and Coming Music Groups from Port Arthur TX. Street Camp Movement and Str8 Aim. Shout out to all these guys you will be seeing alot more from them. I am finally putting together a new lil studio on Woolworth in Port Arthur. It will be up and running Jan. 2009. Starting the new year off right.

Here's the Cover of One of My favorite new groups Street Camp Movement. I really enjoyed the shoot and it went smooth as silk. One minor glitch. My old Faith SV 300 I Light finally died and went to that big studio in the sky. So good bye SV it been fun and HELLO Elinchrom.. Hooray.

Take a listen to there Music at:

http://www.myspace.com/youngzoofthestreetcamp

http://www.myspace.com/streetcampmovement

Booking Info: streetcampmovement@gmail.com

Street Campaign Mixtape is coming Decemeber 08.

Make sure you listen to Brain Storm this is my favorite track.

Young'N Shoot

2008-11-17T20:56:00.005-06:00

Today, i enjoyed a shoot in Port Arthur TX with one of the livest young groups i've heard in awhile, Street Camp Movement. We had a good shoot and got alot done in a very quick amount of time.

One Small mishap happen, my ol faithful SV 300i strobe was dropped during the shoot it fired intermittedly during the shoot so in the clutch I move on the my Vivitar 285HV strobe (3) we wrapped up the shoot with that and backed those up with my ABR800 ringlight.

So here is a shot.

3 light setup. Ringlight overhead on axis about 2ft. from subject face tilted downward for rapid falloff. One 285HV camera right pointed at legs feathered toward the ground. One 285HV set camera left for fill.

The only more i would have desired is the reallyt wet the ground to add those highlight and reflections that would have given this shot more pop.

Samples:

Lionheart Boxer

2008-11-11T08:39:00.007-06:00

On Nov. 5th, i had the pleasure of shooting the boxers at Lionheart Boxing gym located in Port Arthur, TX. This is a type of shoot have always wanted to do. Male boxers in the gym in the ring. The Staff and team were great and very helpful. In total that day we shot a total of approx. 400 images, some still shots and some action of the boxers sparring and shadow boxing, speed bag and heavy bag. This is an image i picked out to show the lighting and PP work.
For this look the PP work was much easier when the image out the camera gave me alot of what i was after.

Three Light Set-Up

As you can see we have the build-up shots, one to test rim light placement, and one with main light added. All the combined to get this image image.

Pre-Final Image

Next we did a little photoshop work. to add a little mood and darken background. Added skin highlights and skin smoothing. We use TK Lumino. mask, a little dodgeing and burn to create this our final image.

FINAL:

Lighting Essentials Workshop

2008-11-06T20:00:00.002-06:00

Nov. 1 and 2nd, i attend the Lighting Essentials workshop with Instructor Don Giannatti. If you have never attended his workshop it is a must for any photographer who wants to learn light or to brush up on your skills. Don teaches so clear an am. casn get it and a seasoned pro will not be bored. This workshop really helped me developed my natural light photos along with strobe outdoor and studio. Being this was my first workshop ever, i was surprised that it was not a commercial for Don or some equipment sponsor. It was about the students and how to improve. Don took the time to really make sure we understood each concept. I would highly recommend this workshop to any and everyone. Here are a few of my shots from the workshop. Also see more of Don's Work at http://www.dongiannatti.com/ or http://www.lighting-essentials.com/

Jercoria Outdoor Shot

Outdoor Ambient Light and Strobe.

Studio Hard Light

Mr. Hilton Kelley

2008-10-25T23:09:00.005-05:00

Mr. Kelly is a community organizer in Port Arthur, TX. He is an amazing man who is doing so much for our area and the community he loves. Read more here it's worth the read:

http://www.cleanhouston.org/heros/kelley.htm
http://blip.tv/file/6053/
http://www.refineryreform.org/Kelley_testimony071602.html

White is Right!!

2008-10-23T21:04:00.003-05:00

Been doing alot of shooting on white background. For some reason i have been on this kick for awhile. Tomorrow i am shoot a local Cityman Mr. Hilton Kelly of Port Arthur TX EPA Rep.) and Of course on white. My biggest hurl i had to learn was to light my background in a way to min. spill and flare. Shoot with Canon 40D, 4 light setup.

FashionPhotographyblog.com

2008-10-02T18:48:00.005-05:00

I found a wonderful site for fashion shooting. The Photograher is Melissa Rodwell ( www.melissarodwell.com ) . She also has a flickr page by the same name. So take a view and enjoy. She has updated with a tutorial of a recent model. Shoot wait till you see this.
http://fashionphotographyblog.com/

Shooting with Pro Models - FashionPhotographyBlog.com from Melissa Rodwell on Vimeo.

Q. Guillory Promo Video 1

2008-03-24T20:40:00.003-05:00

Q. Guillory Photogrpahy Promo Video Trailer 1
Model Errika Hobbs of Dallas, Texas
Video By Chance of Ikon Media Group
Photography by "Q" of Q. Guillory Photography
Location Lake Charles, LA