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[texasgirl]

Bonnie and Clyde Event

Here are a couple pictures from Saturday in Lancaster, Texas. We did a little Bonnie and Clyde bank robbery!

 

[mysterygal]

 

[mysterygal]

In my business attire

 

[katiemakeup]

These photos are fantastic! Thank you for sharing them with us! Every gal is a pinup at heart!

 

[LolitaHaze]

Today I did my very first EVER photoshoot in my apt with a friend of mine. She is such a sweetie. Anyway, I spent most of the night clicking away trying to figure out lighting and my camera settings, but by the end of the night I found some settings that worked (ok) with the lighting I had availible. I definately need a higher wattage of bulbs and about 3 more lights. Now, mind you, I am absolutely CLUELESS about photography and especially lighting, so please be gentle. I am actually proud of how these turned out, because like I said, prior to this I only did the shoot with CC and Dixie, but that was outside with natural lighting. This was stuff I had to figure out on my own this time. I did her hair and make up as well. We had a lot of fun tonight... but boy is it tiring.

Here is what Melinda looks like normally...

And here is what I did to her. Please, be nice... this is my first real time shooting.

I have another one of her that I am proud of, but it is a bit more pin-uppy and I don't think it would be appreciated (or approved of) here.

 

[Jay]

That looks way too good to be your first try. It looks fantastic!

 

[carebear]

Bravo Lo

Add "photographer" to your business card.

 

[katiemakeup]

Great job, Lolita!:eusa_clap

 

[RetroModelSari]

It is amazing Lolita!!! I´d let you snap my pic anytime!!! You know what funny? Some of the best female photographers I know worked as models before!

 

[maintcoder]

I agree

Excellent job, Lolita! :eusa_clap

 

[CherryRed]

This is about all I have of me.

 

[Barbigirl]

Lolita! Wow, you did an awesome job on those photos.

 

[Kim_B]

I am so excited! I might actually have something to contribute to this thread in a few weeks I am planning on making some Holiday cards for an exchange on another forum I visit, and had a cute idea in mind for a vintage-inspired picture, bit I don't know if I can get the hubs to participate willingly (us cheesing under some mistletoe, either all black and white, or soft hand-coloring).

Does any one have any other ideas for an image that would be late 40s/50s inspired for a Christmas scene that I could do on my own? I've been sifting through some images online, but some seem a little too PG-13 for people I've never met in real life before!!

 

[Honey Doll]

Great pics ladies!!!

We have some wonderfully photogenic gals here!

Lolita-- I am so impressed!!!! You're a natural at this. You could snap my photo anytime!

Honey Doll

 

[LolitaHaze]

Jay... Thank you very much. It was my first try, but these photos were taken at the end of the night after fooling around a bit with the camera to help with the lighting troubles I was having. The first part of the memory disk was crap... all on my side, not hers. I still have a lot of learning to do.

Carebear... Thank you. hehehe I think I will have my "photography" as an under-the-table talent. I still perfer to be in front of the camera. You know, because I am vain. LOL

Katie... Thank you.

Sari... Thanks! If I ever make it out to Germany or you make it back here. Let's do it! I noticed that too. I think it helps a lot with knowing how you perfer the photos to look.


Maintcoder... Thanks! *bows*

Barbigirl... Thank you. I was really happy with the way they turned out. Even though I would have been even more happy if I had proper lighting. I just used cheap lighting... nothing was professional (except the backdrop). Next time.

Honey Doll... Thank you. It was fun playing pretend photographer for an afternoon. I had a blast... now if I can only figure out how to shoot myself. LOL. If you ever make it out to Arz, give me a ring.

 

[Lauren]

ditto on the comments! Lolita, that's just brilliant!

 

[marquise]

... My boyfriend & I found some amazing places on our drive to Charleston from Savannah, & took unplanned advantage of them. Luckily I was already wearing a very Dustbowlish dress, circa 1931!

 

[Lauren]

Oh WOW! Those are stunning! Bravo!

 

[Polka Dot]

Marquise, your photos are gorgeous.

Is your boyfriend a professional photographer?

 

[marquise]

Marquise, your photos are gorgeous.

Is your boyfriend a professional photographer?

Nope, but I am semi, if you count some prints hanging in a local coffeeshop! He's using my camera, too.