This young lady has been before my lens on a few occasions and as a result, I’ve managed to capture some of my favorite shots. She was one of my earlier models, one of my first encounters with editorial photography, and as a result I started offering Model Portfolio shoots as a part of my business. Thus far, she’s been one of the more fearless characters to be ‘shot’ by me.
Ashley is one of the few ladies out there that I have, in fact, seen naked. Part of the business, I suppose. Doesn’t mean I am ever ready for it when someone whips out their ta-tas. Finding oneself in the sudden presence of ta-tas always reminds me of mine and makes me go fumbling to maintain their status of “Under Control.” They usually are, I buy magnificent and beautiful bras. Still, ta-tas startle me when I am not warned.
Though, who doesn’t startle at unannounced ta-tas? Seriously. Even if I whip em out on my husband on our wedding night, if he isn’t warned with a lead in, it’s gonna be a surprise no matter how you slice it.
And now that I think on it…I love doing pin-up photography. Given it a shot a few times, collecting pieces to make future shoots all the more successful, and with the limited preparation I had, I loved the outcome. Sure, unexpected side shoot of my business, but pin-up photography satisfies the hell out of me.
It also makes the subjects feel like goddesses, I find.
So, my point in this post is, of course, love and worship Ashley Sullivan. She brings me joy.
As do my pictures bring to her boyfriend in Iraq.
Salute.
nice pics