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More Classic Pinups
Submitted by Special K on Wed, 07/08/2009 - 13:07
Pinup photography and illustration was huge in the 40's and 50's. Many could say it even defined the style itself. Here are a few photos that represent this classic genre of photography.
Photographer of the week: 666 Photography
Submitted by Special K on Fri, 05/08/2009 - 16:51
When I first found the photography of "666 photography" I was absolutely floored. Classic style beautifully executed. According to the bio on their website, 666 photography is a conglomerate of photographer Gayla, Makeup artist Lisa Naeyaert, and prop assistant Steph.
This is serious business, that I will never get tired of looking at.
For more information visit their website at http://666photography.com
A trip to Central State Hospital
Submitted by Special K on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 17:58
If you arent familiar with Central State Hospital in Indianapolis, Then first maybe I should offer some background on this place.
Central State Hospital or Asylum, was deemed the "hospital for the insane" by the Indiana state legislature, and opened its doors in November of 1848 and was finally closed down in 1999. The site consists of several buildings on a large plot of land on the west side of town.
Photographer of the Week: Elena Gal
Submitted by Special K on Fri, 04/03/2009 - 18:28
Her style is somewhat reminiscent of Joel Peter Witkins, with a female touch. Dark and dreadful, yet calm and soothing.
Modern Photography with a vintage feel
Submitted by Special K on Fri, 03/27/2009 - 18:30
With all the advancements in photographic technology, classic styles are often forgotten. Despite all of this, there is a whole world of photographers that haven't forgot what made the old great, and will make sure that this style proliferates into the future.
Photographer of the week: Evgeny Goncharov
Submitted by Special K on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 19:45
Here is some inspiration for the week, Recently I came across a photographer from russia named Evgeny Goncharov on flickr and was blown away with his style of photography. His use of ambient light and color with his subject is amazing.
Here are a few of my personal favorites.
Pentagram Scarification - Step by step in photos. Not for the squeemish
Submitted by Special K on Wed, 03/18/2009 - 16:23
Scarification is the process of using a scalpel to modify the body, very similar to a tattoo. However, instead of ink, the final piece of work is created by the natural scarring process after leaving an incision in the skin.
Today, I stopped at High Caliber Tattooing and Piercing in Indianapolis, IN with Micky and Trinity to photograph the process as it happened.
