Am I the last person on Earth to find out about this? I’ll go ahead and explain it for those of you like me who still use phones for making phone calls and still say words like “rad” and “choice”. If you go to THIS site, you can enter any URL, to generate a bitmap-y doo-dad like this one below. When anyone sees this, they can take a picture of it with their camera phone, and will be immediately directed to its corresponding website. Ha-CHA! The one I’ve posted is for this blog. I plan to print it out, affix it to a big magnet, and attach it to my car. Even if it doesn’t work as a marketing idea, maybe it will at least improve my street cred.
george headshots
George, if I have new laugh lines that appear on my face in the near future, I’m blaming you! Dang, I haven’t giggled that much in a while. It also makes me happy that during our shoot, he understood why after I’d say “put your hands on your hips”, I’d have to follow it with singing “than I dip, you dip, we dip”. Thank you for that, George! We had us some fun, and he had no trouble letting his cool personality show itself effortlessly in his photos. Yay! Time to thank the lovely Sloane Warren for another great job getting George’s marvelously angular face camera-ready.
Here are a couple pics from our photo playtime…
perry and tara get cheeky together
Pretty x 2 = yay! When I was scheduling Tara and Perry’s Cheeky Lamb boudoir photo shoots, they requested a little overlap time to do a tandem session. Hooray! We somehow managed to show that girl-on-girl doesn’t have to be x-rated. Sorry folks, if you’re lookin’ for that, you’ve come to the wrong website. Perhaps we’ll start capturing video at our shoots and market our “Girls Gone Appropriate!” films. Aw, yeah. Here are Perry and Tara (or “Para” as I like to call them) demonstrating the only thing more awesome than a fun boudoir shoot….two fun boudoir shoots in one!
Two is a magic number. Yes it is.
February 6, 2010 - 1:27 pm - Lovely shots...sweet, funny and off-beat! A real compliment to all of you ladies, in front of and behind the camera. Kudos! Peace and love, Bart
hastings + lee wedding
Elegant, sophisticated, joyful, classic. These are just a few words that describe Hastings and Lee’s fabulous wedding day. The event began at the majestic Peachtree Christian Church, where excited anticipation grew. The bride and groom had loved ones assist them with the last details of preparing for the ceremony. Adjusting the tie. Getting the veil just right. Family and friends began to arrive in sharp, dapper attire and fancy ball gowns to witness two wonderful people commit their lives to each other. Pretty cool, huh? These two are such a loving couple, and I am super happy for them, and happy to share some photos from their big day with you.
The flowers were from Your Flowers by Isabel. Really pretty!
After the ceremony, everyone moved on to the Four Seasons Hotel for some dinner and LOTS of dancing. The hotel staff were all so friendly and accommodating. I also have to give a big shout-out to my fantastic second shooter Robin. She’s the best!
Here, the guys are belting out “Mustang Sally” with the band. The dance music all night was performed by Infinity Show Band, and they were awesome.
You just can’t take a bad photo of a couple that’s in love.
Seriously, how fun are these two! Thanks so much you guys!
To view a slideshow of more images from Hastings and Lee’s stylish, city wedding, please click HERE
perry gets cheeky
Ooh….here’s Cheeky Lamb shoot #2!
It’s hard to figure out what to write about Perry without sounding like a total weirdo. It’s because I completely, gushingly, adore her. What’s not to adore? She’s smart, fun, cool, sweet…..my adjectives runneth over. I dare anyone to take a bad photo of her. It aint happenin’. She’s just a downright awesome gal in every way. Um, and have you seen her? Everybody I know who has met Perry always has something to say after the experience. It’s usually something like “Wow!”, or “Are you kidding me?”, or “Good grief that gal is pretty”. I’m almost certain I said all three. If in the next few days, her boyfriend starts to experience a strange feeling that he can’t explain…it will be the result of a wave of envy from folks who’ve seen his gorgeous lady on this blog.
I didn’t realize until after the shoot that we sort of shot scenarios of 3 of the 4 seasons. I guess we’ll have to do another session to include “summer”. Here’s the set-up we did that I think is “spring”.
Perry is an avid knitter, so I love that she brought some yarn to play with. These are shots that make me think of “fall”. Nuthin’ says fall like a knitted sweater, no pants, and a see-through shirt!
Our last scenario definitely has to do with “winter”, and also has to do with why we may not be welcomed back to the Atlanta Motel.
Perry, you are one stunning human. Thanks for letting me show that in some photos.
Soon, I’ll be posting Perry and Tara’s tandem photo shoot…..with acrobatics, birds, and doll faces. Oh boy!
January 30, 2010 - 6:31 pm - I can't decide what is more amazing- your talent, or the experience you create for your models! I had the time of my life on the day of the shoot and I feel so honored to be a part of this project. The photos are even more awesome than I imagined they would be- and had me squealing with joy as soon as I saw them. (I don't even feel dorky admitting that because I'm sure anyone who's reading this can understand my reaction!) In short, the whole thing was unforgettable. No, really- I'm not just being sentimental. I anticipate finding fake snow in unexpected places for the rest of my life!
January 30, 2010 - 6:40 pm - wow - unbelievable. every picture is perfect - great work girls!
January 30, 2010 - 6:41 pm - wow -- these are really cool! she's a wonderful model!
January 31, 2010 - 12:53 am - Beautiful :)
January 31, 2010 - 5:48 pm - Me likes this cheeky stuff.
January 31, 2010 - 8:36 pm - i think you are the bestest bestest capture-er of women's woman-ness. bestest ever.
February 1, 2010 - 3:53 pm - I love these photos! And, yes, Perry is stunning! xoxo
tara gets cheeky
For a few weeks, I’ve been hinting about a new facet to my photo biz that I’ve been working on. I’m so daggum excited to finally have officially begun my new division of Stacey Bode Photography! It’s called Cheeky Lamb, and it’s a slightly left-of-center take on boudoir photography, disguised as a way for me to get knee-deep in my shameless love of portrait photography. Oooh, here’s the logo….
My approach to boudoir photography is about mood and sensuality, not just boobs and butts. Don’t get me wrong, I think nude photography can be really beautiful. Howevah…..whenever I see a stunning photo that has naked action bits, that’s immediately where my eyes go. Can’t help it. We’re all drawn to anything we’ve been taught is taboo. As a photographer-slash-control freak, I want the viewer’s eyes to go exactly where I want them to go, which is typically the face. Hey, the face is naked, right? This is not to say that I’m against taking nude images. I’ve done it in the past, and would gladly include those types of images if someone requested them. I don’t want the significant others of my clients asking if it would have killed me to include just one naked photo.
My goal is to make anyone in front of my camera feel relaxed, special, and phenomenally gorgeous. With that said, allow me to introduce you to the very first cheeky lamb.
Tara completely embodies the spirit behind this whole idea. She’s fun, sassy, and bravely vulnerable. I suppose it also doesn’t hurt that she’s a natural beauty as well. If Tara is in a room full of people, the probability that you will be looking at her is very high. I’m sure there’s a mathematical equation for this. Let’s call it The Tara Theorem. You can’t argue with math.
We had a blast playing dress-up, listening to music, eating junk food, and taking lots of photos. Woo hoo! Tara, you totally rocked the face off this shoot.
Here are some of the fruits of our saucy labor….
Tara easily picked up on the mood of these shots. It’s rare when a photo turns out exactly how I imagine it in my head, but these are like someone stuck a USB port into my brain and hit the print button.
Enter, the jackalope. We heart the jackalope. We fear the jackalope. We don’t recommend touching the jackalope with your bare hands.
Here are a couple “behind the scenes” shots. This one I took using the reflection in the TV. Can you tell which one is me and which one is Tara? Hint, I’m the one who looks like a scuba diver.
Here’s Tara chillin’, with the ever fabulous Robin sayin’ hello. Y’all hear a lot about Robin on my blog. We second shoot with each other all the time, have weekly doggie play dates, and eat bagels together often. She was such a huge help throughout the shoot. She reads my mind before I do, and makes fun of me whenever possible. “Hey Stacey, I think this shot needs to be more creepy”. Did I mention she’s also the queen of sarcasm?
Tara may have the perfect profile. Kinda not fair.
I adore this next series because it really demonstrates the light side of Tara’s personality.
In the words of the late, great Robert Palmer….”It’s closer to the truth to say you can’t get enough, you know you’re gonna have to face it, you’re addicted to love”.
Tara, thank you so much for being ridiculously awesome, patient and willing. This actually isn’t the end to Tara’s photos. We had a second shoot that day with our pal Perry, and they wanted a “tandem” session. Their duo shoot and Perry’s images are coming soon….hooray!
January 29, 2010 - 12:45 pm - Ok, I guess I can stop holding my breath now! Wow. That day will go down in history as one of my favorites, complete with useless outlets, mysterious 'wrappers', wet carpets ;-) and cheddar Pringles. Stacey - you are on to something here... this was an experience that allowed me to be the kind of sexy "I" am - creative, moody, weird and girl-y all in one... or maybe five packages. Thank you so much for letting me play with you and Robin and Perry. Can't wait to see the rest. PS - that wrought iron headboard is waiting patiently in the junkyard for you!
January 29, 2010 - 12:50 pm - ^ blog post = success!
January 29, 2010 - 2:01 pm - These are fantastic! Wish I had the courage/chutzpah/looks of all involved. . .
January 29, 2010 - 3:40 pm - Lovelovelovelovelove. Congrats!
January 29, 2010 - 5:01 pm - These pictures are so beautiful!
January 29, 2010 - 5:07 pm - holy keefauver! NOT what I imagined (and that's good) These are definitely OUT there, in a very inspired intriguing and totally original way. Congrats, Stuffin'.... Tara is amazing, and you got it! I'm just amazed. Cheeky git.
January 29, 2010 - 5:59 pm - Fun stuff! 2nd to last is a fav!
January 30, 2010 - 2:41 pm - fabulous! all around terrific.
January 30, 2010 - 6:47 pm - ayeeeeeee. this whole thing is so so awesome. just love these photos-- dark and silly and tricks-y and sexy. love them. congrats!
February 3, 2010 - 1:21 am - Okay, I have to second Stacey's opinion of Tara Ochs...she's just amazing to shoot, whether it be stills or film. She's brave and brilliant and relaxed and fun. When you're working, no one in the room can help but fall in love. And I love the images! Kudos to you both, ladies. The expression on Tara's face in the "sheet" series make those my faves and I love the "Robert Palmer" series too. Wonderful.
one light workshop
Two things I love to do are learning, and scratching items off my list of goals. I was able to do both last week when I finally attended the One Light Workshop taught by Zack Arias. He’s based right here in Atlanta and is well-known beyond our southern borders for his lighting chops. I had gotten to a place with my photography where I felt very comfortable with natural light and bouncing my hot-shoe flash when available light wasn’t so available. Photography is probably the only part of my life where comfort makes me uncomfortable. It’s so cool to me that I’ll never know everything about photography in my lifetime. So, when I get too relaxed in my ability, I immediately want to know what’s next.
I’ve had an irrational aversion to what I’d call “studio lighting” for years. I figured it was time to tackle that fear, and experience something new. I wasn’t sure if off-camera flash techniques would fit my typical shooting style which involves a lot of moving around, but thought I’d be happy to learn about it even if I rarely use it. I’ll try to condense my ramblings here by saying that I have already incorporated the workshop info into a wedding last weekend, and an all-day portrait shoot yesterday (which I can’t WAIT to post!).
I really wish I was flexible enough to kick my own butt, because I should not have waited this long to take the workshop. Worth. Every. Penny.
We were lucky to have two wonderful models for the day. Here is a musician named Garrett looking very cool (and not just because it was freakin’ COLD out). I often like the look of a blown-out bright sky in photos, but Zack showed us how to light the subject and keep the sky details in tact. Sweet.
This is the lovely Rosanna, who I’m hoping didn’t catch pneumonia after posing in the freezing wetness for us.
Next up was some indoor lighting…
Later in the evening (did I mention the workshop lasted 17 hours?!), we were split into groups and kicked out of the nest. Here’s me attempting to fly while taking pics of fellow photographer Linda, who could totally have a back-up career as a supermodel!
Sadly, I had to abandon my group when I was lured away by the sounds of loud Justin Timberlake music blaring from the studio. So I followed the beats to one of the other groups who was playing around with a red curtain and spotlight effect. Yay!
Here I am welcoming guests to my show. This pic was taken by a sweet photographer from Ohio named Dallas.
The next day, I wanted to make sure I grasped what we had gone over (since my brain was set to “zombie” by the time I got home). I took this pic of Matty, which I think is swell. Hooray!
Please stay tuned, since I have some posts coming up that could mean big things for the future of my biz. I’m ridiculously excited to share them with you!
January 28, 2010 - 5:31 pm - Awesome Pics! Your other work is really very inspiring to me also! I'm still downloading all of the info that Zack gave us. I'm really amazed at not only how long the workshop went, but that there was very little "down time". We were really going full steam ahead the entire time. Let me know a good time I can pick your brain
carter headshots
I can’t believe what a pro Carter is at such a young age! When my dad would try to take photos of me at that age, I would often get yelled at for sticking my tongue out, or ruining group photos. He would count to three for everyone before snapping the shot. My brain was programmed to think that when it heard the number three, it was time to completely flip out. Carter is far more mature in front of the camera than I ever was…..or still am. Not only is he adorable, but he’s also one of the post polite kids I’ve met. His sweet mom Barb joined us for the shoot, and did a super job making Carter laugh. I don’t know what she was doing behind the camera, but it must have been very entertaining. I need to install a camera on the back of my camera! Carter, thanks for such a wonderful shoot, and if you don’t book the next big campaign for Gap Kids, then somethin’ aint right in this world!
January 27, 2010 - 9:26 am - What a cutie! Nice job!
two previews in one
It’s been a busy week, and I can’t wait to have full blog posts up about the One Light Workshop I just attended, and Hastings and Lee’s wedding that I shot yesterday. In the meantime, here’s an image from the wedding where I used a technique I learned at the workshop. Woo hoo!
January 25, 2010 - 1:28 am - Well done Stacey! What technique was this? Bare blub? flash head on a stand? grid spot? : ) Linda
January 25, 2010 - 10:51 am - Thanks, Linda! I put my bare flash on a light stand that was about 13' high, with the flash angled down roughly 45 degrees. The stand was about 20-25 feet from the center of the dance floor. Can't believe it worked on the first try! Woo hoo! I also got the supplies for the 30 degree grid spot (couldn't find the 10), and I'll be using it and lots of the other techniques during a photo shoot I have later this week. I'll be posting a bunch of those too, so hopefully I'll get some good results!
January 25, 2010 - 10:13 pm - Great work, Stacey! You did well!
crystal headshots
Headshot season continues! Woo hoo! I have been real darn lucky to work with some fabulous actors recently. This pretty gal below is Crystal, and yes….her personality is just as adorable as her face. She’s even more lovely in person. Man, I am lucky to have a job that allows me to meet new, awesome folks all the time. Sloane Warren worked her stuff on hair and makeup. I think she and I were probably embarrassing Crystal during her shoot because we couldn’t stop telling her how fantastic she was in front of the camera. We can’t help it, ’cause we don’t lie.
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