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Day of the Dead: Virgin

gilmore — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:57:52 +0000

Jeff Johnson and I have been talking about this for quite a while. The looming deadline for ‘WORK,’ Jeff’s curated neon collaboration show, gave us the impetus to finally get it done. The model is Tova Ramos, who not only did a great job modeling but did the make-up as well.

The contrast of the neon (so often used in casinos and bars), the reverent image of the virgin, and the sinister make-up all came together just as I envisioned. In spite of our difficulties on the shoot (we battled 70mph+ winds and thunderstorms), everyone had a great time producing this image.

The image above is the centerpiece, but it is actually a triptych as pictured below. It will be on display at WORK in the West Street Market for August 1-8.

MUERTOS: Reno Passport October Issue

gilmore — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:30:11 +0000

Reno Passport just published a cover story on my work with the ‘Muertos’ and ‘Metal’ series. Pick up a copy at businesses all over Reno, or read it online here:

Open publication – Free publishing – More art

And here’s the cover image:

Rock & Roll

gilmore — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:55:54 +0000

An image from a recent rock & roll themed photo shoot for a local band.

Fashion in the Nevada Desert – Individual photo #2

gilmore — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:12:11 +0000

We had an excellent set of models. Can you believe that for most of them, this was their first photo shoot?

More Fashion in the Nevada Desert

gilmore — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:55:56 +0000

Well, post-production is finally complete. A lot went into these images as far as colour correction and dodging/burning/HDR techniques. I had a very specific idea of how the final images would contrast the colour of the garments with that of the desert landscape, and the end result is quite close to what I envisioned. These are the group photos…individual model shots to follow. More images after the jump.

Fashion in the Nevada Desert

gilmore — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:15:52 +0000

Reno fashion designer Erica Tavormina’s work is textured and beautiful, providing a nice complement to the Nevada desert. This was a great photo shoot. As soon as the editing is done I will be posting more.

Thunderbird

gilmore — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:38:06 +0000

One of the last shots we took that day…

More from SOL Clothing

gilmore — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:30:39 +0000

A fun shot. I’m calling them next time I have any car trouble, that’s for sure.

The Millers cars have an amazing amount of texture, not to mention beautifully faux-aged custom text and pinstriping. Here’s a detail shot:

SOL – Miller’s Chop Shop photos

gilmore — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:57:40 +0000

There’s a good deal more to post from this project as I finish them up. My friend Fluffy put all this together with an eye towards making a calendar. We might not get a calendar made this year, but we got some nice pin-up shots and will be making posters for sale. Next year, we’ll try for a full calendar.

Miller’s is an amazing hot rod shop in the North Valleys. They make custom rat rods that are truly beautiful. I’m hoping to do more work with them in the future.

Fashion Photography

gilmore — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:36:52 +0000

Erica Tavormina, the talented fashion designer responsible for the Fort Churchill project from a few posts ago, keeps coming up with great material to photograph. We took this photo at about 5 AM in order to have the location to ourselves (it’s a public spot right near Virginia Street in Reno). Lit with the same portable strobes that I used at Churchill.