Heart & Wishes

Our first promotional piece is ready to go and it's always a bit nerve wracking to put ourselves out into the big world, but we're big kids and ready to shine...

If you get our new promotional piece in your in-box and wonder who in the owrld is contacting you, we're just some simple kids with a big dream and someone you've probably run into.

Anyhow, we hope it brings a smile to your face!

Cheers...

Amazing Will.I.Am video for Barak Obama

The day of a thousand models (or over 100 models...)

We did a casting call last Saturday for one of our clients that wants to begin shooting product on model here in the Northwest.

We were expecting around 40 to 50 models based on our confirmations and had around 130 models show up in a 2.5 hour period, it was a bit chaotic...

We were tasked with finding the absolutly best model that the NW has to offer.

It's a rough job but, hey, someone's gotta do it.

Everyone was so patient and nice, no one complained out loud about having to stand around for so long.

We contacted all the agencies and they sent over some amazing talent for us to meet and chat with.

We had our intern shooting the test shots and she did an amazing job, tanks so much for all your work (You know who you are). We even had a studio groupie trying to pick up on both the guys and girls!

If you'd like to see some of the random outtakes that were shot throughout the morning, click here

Model tests, Headshots and the like..

Shooting a few actors and models over the weekend.

October is an actress with arthouse literary. Kaili Canfield a dear friend and well respected talent agent locally to Portland specifically asked us to produce headshots that showed October's real personality.

Tatiana is represented by Actors in Action.

And lastly Eve with Ryan Artist... A little lifestyle.

Human Nature...

People make mistakes, it seems like I do so more than I'd like to admit today...
We gave out cards yesterday at a casting call we hosted and it seems that the email address was incorrect. I will reluctantly admit that was my fault for not being more persistent in reading over the details before passing them along.
For those of you that have tried to contact us, hello@bulbstudio.com is the correct address and please don't hesitate to drop us a line whenever you feel like it.

Tallyho,

The Bulb Crew

Mistakes are part of the dues one pays for a full life.
~Sophia Loren

Sweet Hearts...

Our new promotional piece for Bulb is finally in a state for consumption...
We wanted to base our promotional pieces on assorted non-denominational holidays throughout the year so that we could have a reason to communicate with our current and potential clients.

The Farinaz in all of us...

Today was our editorial shoot on the quick. Our client needed 20 separate editorial shots for a women's shirt line. The print deadline was fast approaching so we kicked the tires and lit the fires. Megan our many faceted make-up, hair and wardrobe stylist/creative director put together 4 looks that would translate into one cohesive image bank for a commercial look book and publication editorial. Now shooting a look book is one thing, shooting editorially is another, but Megan and I sat down and put together an idea that could facilitate both needs.
We sourced a vintage parachute to create our silk cave to shoot within and decided based on some client go-by's that gunning colored light into the rear surfaces of the silk would provide a dreamy feel. We were going for a pastel mood with an editorial light.

Shooting editorially is the photographers dream, to have the ability to crop with emotion and move with the subject is my idea of heaven, shooting for knock outs or web is fine and you can add your thumbprint to most projects you do. But when a client gives you the creative reigns to really create a vision it makes the shoot a challenge, a good challenge.
Even though our hands were tied as to lighting and set changes we felt we produced a very diverse campaign while sticking to the need for a prolific shot list.

"Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be..."

One of the best things about shooting Kids is their Honesty.

We shot a group of young people today that really proved to be a very talented crew! We shot 4 kids all lifestyle oriented for portfolio and marketing purposes.
It's always a treat to work with professional "please and thank you" kids. So many times working with kids can be exhausting, the old rule is "you shoot in their world, not yours...". Everyone of the kids we shot were on time, professional, polite and gosh darn it, just good looking!
We kept a story line with all the shoots, allowing each shoot blend in with the next. It's cold this time of the year so we didn't have the option of venturing outside too much, so we kept it simple, 4 lighting sets for 4 kids. Each talent shot in each set and this produced a story that flowed through the entire shoot.
Here are a few images that we think stand out from the entire day.. We enjoy shooting kids simply, show their expressions and personality. Its too easy to fall into the "portrait" mentality when shooting kids, so we talk with them while we shoot, joke around and look for those "happy accidents" that happen when you let the youngsters let loose!

Saving the world, one sip at a time...

I found this amazing charity today that helps to supply clean water to developing countries .
Their statement is-
charity: water funds projects that include the installation and rehabilitation of freshwater systems, as well as the formation and training of local water committees who are empowered to maintain the systems, and promote better sanitation and hygiene for the community. charity: water projects seek to maximize the overall improvement in quality of life that comes with clean safe water.
I'm constantly amazing by how each person can make a difference on the other side of the world, amazing...

A shirt for every occasion...

As some of you know, we've been working with Tommy Hilfiger for months now, doing product photography for their eCommerce site.
It's been a great time, working with the creative team out of NYC, being able to create a new look and strategic branding for their new direction in web sales. We photographed 42 shirts for them this week with our stylist friend, Ally Jones.

Sounds of the Seasons

In the sometimes futile effort to expand my musical horizons beyond what I find on local radio, i look to the web and the denizens of cool that linger there...

I recently stumbled across Refinery 29 and their seasonal playlist

It's a beautiful site that carries all sorts of eclectic items for both sexes such as the wallets from our friends at Entermodal.

You don't have to be cool to listen to good music but it helps...