Portraits of Mindy and Logan

What a fun day I had photographing Mindy Moree, our Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and her daughter, Logan.

Both mother and daughter are beautiful inside and out.

We have a lot more great pictures than this for Marvin to choose from for this week's formal portraits!

Lamar County Judge's Portrait

Chuck Superville


Which one do you think he should use for his next campaign?

Or, do you think I need to some different pictures of him in a less formal studio setting?

I was trying to do an open loop lighting technique for class but I am open to any and all suggestions.

Travis Writing

Kicker Lighting

This is a picture of my son writing using kicker lighting as the technique. He writes a blog on MySpace as The Wise Sloth.

My intent was to make the journal the focal point of interest in this picture which is why it is the brightest object. The composition element is the triangle composed of his arms and body.

Your comments are most welcome!

Portrait of Tallie Moore Bush

These are pictures of artist, Tallie Moore Bush.

She wants a picture to put on her website at: http://talliemooreartist.com/Home_Page.html

Our plan is to take some more pictures of her in natural lighting and also at her studio.

Any comments or suggestions will be most appreciated.

Isheta's Engagement Pictures

These are the pictures I took of Isheta for her engagement picture and for my portrait class. They are a very serious couple!

Comments Suggestions and Critiques Requested!

I am taking a formal portrait photography class this fall. Any comment, suggestion, critique, observation will be most appreciated. Don't worry, you won't hurt my feelings. I'd rather read something on GoogleBlog and have the opportunity to correct it before it gets put before my class and have the teacher give his oral remarks in front of everyone else!

Our assignments include Rembrandt, Open Loop, Split-Face, Butterfly, Kicker, Flat, Rim, Reflector, Broad and Short.

We must incorporate the following types of portraits into the final submissions: head and shoulers, full body, 3/4 body, profile, fashion, boudoir, glamour, bride, high key, low key, infant, toddler, teen, senior citizen, couple, family group, sports, theater, or small product.

Here is what I have taken for week 1

Searching for people who want a portrait taken

Fall 2009 Portrait Class with Marvin Gorley at PJC

























I need people to take pictures of for my portrait class this fall with Marvin Gorley at PJC.

Looking for males, females, babies, toddlers, children, teens, adults, older folks, couples, families, brides, engaged couples, pets, whatever!

Some genres you can choose from include:
formal portraits
senior pics
sport pics
cheerleader pics
pageant
spontaneous
artist nude
emotive
fashion
fetish
glamour
expressive
pin-up, etc., etc.

We can do black and white, color, photoshop filters, etc.

The portrait above is one I took of my son, Travis.

Call me at 903.783.1132 or email me at gingersfunkyphotos@yahoo.com or leave a comment below and let's set up a date and time.

In honor of a fallen soldier from Paris, Texas

Paris said thanks for the ultimate sacrifice

In honor of Jay Hoskins, US Marine, the citizens of Paris, Texas, lined the route from the airport to Fry and Gibbs Funeral home. People held small flags, hung flags on their cars and from bridges to show their appreciation to a young marine who died while serving his country.

I did not know this young man or his family but tears welled in my eyes as I thought that it could have easily been one of my three sons in that coffin. All three served in this war in one capacity or another.

As the hearse passed by it was solemn as people stood with their flags or their hands over their heart in silence watching a fallen soldier pass by slowly.

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Seeking Art Exhibitioners in Paris

The Plaza Art Guild is planning a Celebrate Art! Exhibition

The Plaza Art Guild of Paris is extending an invitation to artists 21 years old or older to exhibit their work along with that of other artists from around the area from September 19th through October 9th.

They are inviting artists who have works in photography, oil, acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, wood turned items, stained glass, handcrafted fine furniture, fine jewelry, and pottery to submit one piece for the exhibit.

The deadline to enter your work is Saturday, August 22, 2009. There is no entry fee.

If you have questions please contact Dean Todd at 903.784.1572, dtodd@1starnet.com or Connelle Peace at 903.784.4288, rcpeace@1starnet.com.

Hope to see your work at the exhibit in September!

Random People at the Protest in Paris

Black Panther Protest, Tuesday, July 21, 2009

The following photographs are random shots of people taken at the Black Panter Protest in Paris, Texas, on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. If you know any of these people will you please let me know their names so that I can properly identify them?

Contact me at gingersfunkyphotos@yahoo.com.