In the early spring I was approached by Kat Morris, of Morrismore Models, because a few of her alt models had expressed interest in shooting with me. I have been impressed with the few Morrismore models I have shot, so I was excited to work with others. This is when I suggested making a calendar together. That was the beginning of a huge project and a wonderful friendship. While I usually do the makeup fx myself, it was a real treat to have Kat, who is a talented MUA (Nightshade Beauty), take the reigns allowing me to concentrate on the photography side.
Morrismore: http://www.morrismore.com/models Aaron & Kat Morris Nightshade Beauty: http://www.nightshadebeauty.com/ Kat Morris
The Following are the images of the first half of the 2012 Calendar. It can be purchased online through my fanpage: https://www.facebook.com/AnathemaPhoto (under “Shop Now”) OR, if you live in the Vancouver, BC area, at these wicked locations:
Deadly Couture: http://www.deadlyfetish.com/
Thomas FX: http://www.thomasfx.com/
Flaming Angels: http://flamingangels.ca/
New World Designs
Club 23 West: http://www.clubzone.com/c/24/club-23-west-vancouver
COVER
Model: Megz http://www.deadkittie.com/
MUA & SPFX: Nightshade Beauty
Photography & Post Production: Anathema Photography
We wanted something simple for the cover and not too shocking, so we found it appropriate to burn my logo into Megz’s back and tattoo the Morrismore logo.
Preproduction: 2hrs – Makeup: 1.5 hrs – Shooting: 45min – Post: 2hrs
JANUARY
Model: Megz http://www.deadkittie.com/
MUA & SPFX: Nightshade Beauty
Photography, FX Assistant, Post Production: Anathema Photography
As first time snow machine users, it was quite the experience! It was kind of difficult to make Megz look creepy because she is so freaking adorable, but I think it works.
Preproduction: 1.5hrs – Makeup: 2hrs – Shooting: 1hr – Post Production: 3hrs
FEBRUARY
Model: Dallas Valentine http://www.modelmayhem.com/1845495
MUA, SPFX: Nightshade Beauty
Photography & Post Production: Anathema Photography
Special thanks to Natelle and Sharon for the use of their space!
We wanted a nice, simple, icy portrait of someone frozen in time. The fx makeup was a lot of fun to play with.
Preproduction: 2hrs – Makeup: 2hrs – Photography: 1hr – Post Production: 2hrs
MARCH – Ides Of March
Model: xErynnx http://www.xerynnx.deviantart.com/
MUA, SPFX & Hair: Nightshade Beauty
Photography & Post Production: Anathema Photography
A twist on the slaying of Julius Caesar. That was a lot of blood… – special thanks to the murderers: Aaron Morris, Paul Riches, Benjamin Keith and Jesse Taylor
Preproduction: 3.5hrs – Makeup & Hair: 1.5hrs – Shooting: 1.5hrs – Post Production: 3hrs
APRIL – Religious Preservation
Model: Liv Lethal https://www.facebook.com/livlethalx
MUA, SPFX: Nightshade Beauty
Photography & Post Production: Anathema Photography
This is an image that I’ve been wanting to do for a long time, and I thought the month of April would be perfect. I have shot Liv Lethal numerous times and wanted her specifically for this piece. This took a lot of prep, but I’m quite happy with the outcome.
Preproduction: 8hrs – Makeup: 2hrs – Shooting: 1hr – Post Production: 5hrs
MAY – Mother’s Day
Models: Kat Morris & Aaron Morris
MUA: Nightshade Beauty
Photography, SPFX & Post Production: Anathema Photography
This shoot was a blast. We actually rented a hotel room because of the beautiful bathroom. Even though these two are usually behind the camera, they freakin’ rocked it!
Preproduction: 4hrs – Makeup: 1.5hrs – Shooting: 1.5hrs – Post Production: 4hrs
JUNE
Model: Chevvy Piston https://www.facebook.com/chevvypiston
MUA & SPFX: Nightshade Beauty
Photography, FX Assistant, Post Production: Anathema Photography
Who doesn’t like a zombie prom queen?? This photo is all the proof I need to show what some of these amazing models will do for a shot. If any of you know the area I live in, you are aware of the back alleys… yup, she’s lying on the ground.
Preproduction: 3hrs – Makeup: 2hrs – Shooting: 45min – Post Production: 3hrs
JULY
Models (left to right): Love Leigh http://www.modelmayhem.com/112556 Precious Metal https://www.facebook.com/pages/Precious-Metal/66639086284 Lincoln Electra https://www.facebook.com/lincolnelectra
MUA & Hair: Nightshade Beauty
Photography & Post Production: Anathema Photography
We could not stop laughing shooting this vampire picnic. It is difficult to see the details without viewing it in print… you miss out on the baby nacho dip, bloodbag wine and the tampon h’ordeuvres. It also didn’t help that this was in a public area (partially hidden), in the middle of summer, on a Sunday and there was a kids’ birthday party happening a few meters away… good times
Preproduction: 5hrs – Makeup: 1.5hrs – Shooting: 1hr – Post Production: 4hrs
I will be posting the next six months soon!!!