Starting 2011 off Right

So the other evening I got the chance to do some awesome promo photos for the second release of my friend Buchanan Moncure's book of short stories, "This Was Supposed to be Simple" (buchananmoncure.net) And also for his publishing company's site lostandfoundfiction.net.

We decided to go with the color theme of his second book's cover, a light blue background with white paper cranes. Since Buchanan's living room walls are very similar to the color of the book, we decided to shoot it there. I asked our mutual friend, Stephanie Cole, to model for the shoot. Stephanie works at the local French Bakery, Amelie's, and always has a smile on her face.

Setting up lighting

I got the chance to use out my new lighting kit, which definitely came in handy. This is the first "studio" shoot I've done, since my last two were on location at Clark's Antiques and Century Vintage. The overall product was very similar to my original sketch, which made me feel great because I love bringing the ideas I have in my head to life. The following photos are a preview of what we came up with!

I definitely had a blast working on this set of photos, from beginning to finish. I'm having a lot of fun being the official photographer for Lost & Found, and I can't wait to see what our next collaboration will be. Stay posted, and be sure to check out http://www.lostandfoundfiction.net/ for more info on upcoming projects!

-Graham

Photo Challenge Submissions

Photo by Graham Morrison

Extended Date for First Photo Challenge

Okay, so after WEEKS without internet at my house, I have finally (somewhat magically) been granted the gift of the web once more.

I have been giving some thought to my first photo challenge, (See Here) and I have decided to extend the deadline for when submissions will be due. THE NEW DEADLINE IS FEB. 1st!! Also, I am going to modify the theme just a dat bit: Instead of taking two photos of yourself, (one where you look as you regular do and the second of yourself in some sort of alias) I have decided to cut it down to just one photo, which will be the photo of yourself looking as far from your usual self as possible. I know this theme is a little more specific than saying, "Hey, everyone upload a picture of a sign" or "Upload your best nature photo!" But I think it can be a lot of fun, and really interesting.

Feel free to start submitting your photos, and ideas for future challenges at grahammorrisonphoto@gmail.com. I will be uploading photos as soon as they are submitted, so start sending them ASAP. Thanks y'all, I can't wait to see what you come up with! :]


-Graham