This was a challenging assignment. Capture behind the scenes images of a nude photography class without capturing the behinds. Thanks to some creative camera angles I was able to do so.
At the end of the day I stole one of the models and found some beautiful window light in the basement to create a portrait of him. It was a fun day. I so love my job.
Gay Vancouver.net wrote a wonderful feature on me and I used the F-Word. Sorry Mom.
Check out more of my LGBT portraiture at belleancell.com
I didn't make it far Eastside Culture Crawling today.
I checked out Nuovofresco's stunning new work at his Union Street studio. Then I strolled off the official Crawl path to visit David Robinson at DMR Ceramics to find him in his studio working and covered in ceramic dust.
David's been collaborating with fellow artist Link Leisure this past summer to create these cool horns made from recycled material. The black lacquered ones were especially sexy and I so want a set for the walls of the studio I will have some day!!
Do you have someone you admire? Someone you aspire to be like when you grow up?
This is my aspiration and inspiration, photographer Greg Gorman.
I spent 4 hours in this wonderful man's presence today learning, absorbing and admiring.
He was so gracious with the VanARTS students.
The epitomy of a gentleman photographer.
Photo by Greg Gorman
I love my 'day job' at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts. I never know what the day will bring. Will I turn on the light in a dark classroom and be greeted by a horse headed mannequin? Will a sword yielding Ninja be lurking around a corner for me? It's never a dull moment around here, and just for the record, I didn't scream either of those times.
Part of my job description is to assist instructors during photography workshops or take behind the scenes photos. I can't believe I actually get paid to do this and last week it was with one of my favorite photographers and Instructors, Adam Blasberg. Here are my fav behind the scenes shots from the workshop Adam gave to our Advanced Lighting and Production students.
Trigger Warning: please don't proceed if you have a Clown Phobia.
I might be just a wee bit proud standing in my room at the 10x10 Photography Project Opening in Toronto, Ontario.
Photo by Teiya Kasahara, Opera Singer Extraordinnaire
If I knew last Tuesday morning when I woke up that I was going to be plunked into the middle of a massive convention of geeks, I would have worn my pocket protector.
Last week I was enlisted for a few hours to work the VanARTS booth at the SIGGRAPH Convention held at Canada Place. 15,000+ artists, gaming experts and developers, flim makers, students and academics from all over the world were milling about and we had such a blast creating some cool images for the visitors to our photo booth.
Occasionally there was a lull and we had a little fun of our own. Did I mention I love my job?
BEFORE - photo in front of a green screen with the deadly VanARTS FemBots Avery and Theo
AFTER - background photo artwork added by Mohit Mitra, VanARTS Game Art & Design
This is the first installment of a new blog series I'm beginning to showcase my place of work. I work at the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts (VanARTS) in downtown Vancouver as the Assistant to the Digital Photography Program Manager. I see the strangest and most wonderful things on a daily basis at my job.
Let's start off with the Nude Photography class held a few months ago on location at Ironworks Studios. The instructor of the course is Vancouver fine art figure and nude photographer Aura McKay. Now this is a G Rated blog so I'll just leave you with a few of the less risque images from behind the scenes.
And yes, the lovely lady in red is indeed, Vancouver Burlesque performer Melody Mangler.
Visit VanARTS Instructor Aura McKay's website for beautiful fine art nude photography.
Vancouver portrait photographer Belle Ancell specializes in creating heirloom fine art for families.
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