portrait photographer
It is a really long time to wait for pictures you did back in December, but it was for a submission and our work paid off as it recently got published in Elegant Magazine. I just wanted to show off the work as I wait for tear sheets. I also want to thank the uber talented team that help me put this all together.
Photographer: Van Tran
Assistants: Heidi Green, Steven Liang
Designer: Karissa Besharah
MUA: Chinenye Ifedi
Hair: Amber O'Callaghan
Models: Kayla Peplinskie & Christine Hager
This time Emily and I collaborated at the national art gallery for some pictures and to try out my new camera, the amazing sony a7r2.
I am very happy that my first submission ever was accepted. This was a collaboration with Kass Foulkes and Alina Sauve back in November. I have been waiting a long time to post these images. I am happy to share that it was accepted into Beautivation Magazine for their March issue.
They are on 6 pages in Beautivation Magazine! (78-83)
Link: http://www.magcloud.com/webviewer/1250291
Ottawa is full of talent. We have great models, MUAs, stylists, and Chris Banfalvi, a crazy talented artist that makes swords, crowns, chariots and other pieces of work made from metal. His work is currently showcased at the Orange Art Gallery should you want to check out the exhibit. This was a concept shoot for something bigger on the works from our model Mylee Batista and her mom, Ashley. Chinenye (MUA) and myself will both be part of this project with what seems to be a large list of other talented artists. I can't wait for all this to get started. Thanks to my assistant for this shoot Steven Lian to make these images possible. He is a talented photographer himself.
This is Emily; she is former professional ballerina. This is in my studio, a place that cannot contain the extreme long legs, height, and jumping power that is Emily. However, we got some great shots for our first time working together.
I am terrible at social media, blogging, posting, or anything I am suppose to do to draw attention to myself. To be honest I hate all all of it. It is a shame it is absolutely necessary to do social media, except a few who are way more talented than I will ever dream of being. For now I will shamefully keep posting. It doesn't help I suck at writing in general or just have nothing to write about. In fact, I have said nothing about this headshot or how I really like the look of it and how I need make a nice image like this for myself. Maybe I need some "fluff" generator, there must be an app for that right?
This dude with this sick two-colour beard showed up for softball one day. My first reaction was a want to photograph him. Second sentence to this man was, "hey can I take you portrait?" Never could I ask a chick with a sick beard the same question that fast.
Here are the final edits from a recent fashion shoot I did with Chineye Ifedi (MUA), Erica Iffil (wardrobe), Nesserine Haidar (hair), and Lareinaa Aloysious (model). This is a very different look from the other two series. I also added another image from the first series as well. Please let me know what you think?