To say the 1st Annual Murder City Photography Pin-Up Shoot was successful would be an understatement. Staged at the beautiful Danville Bed & Breakfast by our host Dan Shaw, the event had the makings of a winner from the very beginning. I can't thank Dan Shaw, Stacy Hokett, Rosalind Friday, the volunteers, my crew and my amazing wife, Debbie who worked the event on her birthday, enough. It was the dedication and creativity of people like these that made this event exceptional.
Add amazing models made even more astounding by our very talented MUAs and hairdressers, a wide variety of settings both indoors and out, some really cool vintage cars, military vehicles, aircraft and some beautiful weather and you begin to get the picture on just how unique this event was. Add to this, the City Eats Food Truck and a great bunch of volunteers to ensure everyone was fed and things ran smoothly.
One of our WWII reenactors, Joseph Lorentzson also happens to be a photography instructor. He was one of many who shared knowledge with others on lighting, lens choice, etc.
One of the goals of this event was to bring attention to my current project, "Raise Your Weapons." Midway through the event I photographed and directed scene three from the project, a scene from the Vietnam War. Above, Makeup artist Paula Costantini applies the finishing touches to actor Jay Dickens who played the medic in the shoot.
Working with actor Aiden Mack on his wound.
Some of the behind the scenes activity during this shoot.
Framing the shot just before calling "Action!"
Later in the day a group of riders joined us. Of course some of the models had make use of these new props.
To see a gallery of images made by our attending photographers, please use this LINK.
All photos by: Michael Hajek
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