Cross Process C-41 Film through E-6 Chemistry

A number of years ago there was a creative rage for "Cross Processing" film.
Cross processing could be defined as a technique where you expose negative film and develop it in chemistry that is meant to process transparency film - or vice versa.  I played around with this technique quite a bit and my all time favorite recipe was to shoot Kodak VHC negative film and process it in E-6 chemistry.

I would typically shoot type 669 polaroid to get a 100 ISO exposure and then open up or "overexpose" by one stop.  I would then run a "snip test" at +2 stops.

As far as light sources go, In the case below I used a mix of natural light and tungsten to get the deep blue colors along with the softer, warmer skin tones.  The photo below is of the beautiful Kimberly Bachofer

The above photo is model released and available as stock - Cross Process Beauty

Happiness is Black Lingerie...

The natural window light in the Anderson St. Loft was beautiful almost any time of day.
Film Scan. Fully Released Stock Image Available for Immediate license and download.

Michelle Baena for Rockytrail.com

The fabulous, sexy, gorgeous Michelle Baena photographed for Rockytrail.com
Lets shoot again someday Michelle!
Editorial use only:

If you need BIG HAIR, you gotta start early, with coffee.

Getting an early start with the BIG curlers is important:
Hasselblad Camera, natural window light.

And we had a BIG (hair) day planned:
Kodak TMZ 35mm film - available light.

Hasselbad & Kodak transparency film - single Speedotron strobe head in white room.

Fully Model Released Stock Photo Images available for immediate license and
download.

Model and Actor Jasmine Dustin

I've been shooting rising star Jasmine Dustin for a few months now and mostly while photographing eCom for my my favorite boutique client IvyBlue.com.
On one shoot day in Manhattan Beach, both Jasmine and I were asked to help out the neighboring Nail and Beauty Salon Zenka, with a shot or two for them.  You're pretty gorgeous Jasmine!

Fashion on Location

I really enjoy shooting fashion on location. Working with a new space and exploring the colors and the architecture.  Creating ideas and images with a great team and a beautiful model.  We go on location at no extra charge! Please inquire about pricing for your new lookbook! - Hollywood Hills Residence:

Model Gabby is photogenic...

While shooting stockings full length on model Gabby the other day, 
I found myself moving in close for the occasional beauty shot.  
Tough to resist getting close on a face like this one.