Upon staring at the gloriously naked pictures of the Pirelli Calendar models, one swoons not only to their bodies but to the how each shot was taken, in some awkwardness, making it sexy and perfect with subtle imperfections. The photographer, Mario Sorrenti, admits that he wanted to do push sexuality by using clothes to increase the appeal without showing too much skin, or trying the wet clothes effect, but in the end he ended up focusing on the body. He said: “Sometimes it was very sculptural. Sometimes it was just very simple. I didn’t want to focus on the obvious sexuality of the woman. I was more interested in the anatomy and the beauty of the figure and shape; if the muscles were tensing or something like that. I wanted to let the photographs be something that came from the model in her own way as well.”
What made him achieve in having delicate and subtle touches to the photos was his desire for the models to be influenced by their environment. He added: I wanted that serenity to be shared. And I wanted there to be a marriage between the beauty of the landscape and the model’s beauty.”
If you want to have a copy of the 2012 Pirelli calendar, dream on. The Pirelli Company has been publishing a limited edition of classy pin-up girl calendars for an exclusive list of celebrities and Pirelli VIPs since 1964. This year, a collection of photos of beautiful subjects containing artistic, groundbreaking and empowered sophistication grazed the Cal as it launches at The Armory in New York with the title, “Swoon.” He explained: ‘In “swoon”, I put the bodies in direct contact with Nature, which harbours them as if they were its extension, in a set of images where rocks, land, tree trunks, sky and sea are all turned into a backdrop for the bodies.’
The shoot was supposed to take place in Big Sur, which was the photographer’s original idea, but it was too cold. He decided to take the shoot to Corsica, wherein there was a ‘huge farm”. All the models and crew stayed together ate together, in some kind of uber-glam summer camp. Spending the morning with one girl and the evening with another one, Sorrenti could easily be the envy of other men. Models and actresses included Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly, Saskia de Brauw, Lara Stone, Joan Smalls, Guinevere van Seenus, Malgosia Bela, Edita Vilkevicute, Kate Moss, Milla Jovovich, Margareth Made, and Rinko Kikuchi.
Voted best wedding photography studio in Los Angeles, Shaun Alexander Photography offers fashion photography, high-fashion wedding photography, and beauty photography.
Professional wedding Studio Shaun Alexander Photography
Considering that there are variety of options, prices, and wedding photographers available to you, a few major factors separates us from the rest: 1. 100% professionalism
With over 25 years of outstanding photography, this has earned Shaun Alexander the respect and business of thousands of people around the globe, from celebrities to some of the world leaders, princess, kings and queens.
These people hired Shaun, not because they did not have any other options, but they hired him because they were confident that he can get the job done as elegantly and professionally as possible, and rise above the occasion each and every time.
2. 100% versatility and charming personality
This is needed to make any occasions and wedding ceremonies, from the most fashionable European and journalistic approach, to the most elegant traditional and religious ceremonies, as well as the most lavish royal weddings.
We are experienced and equipped to satisfy any type or style with exceptional results.
3. 100% reliability and service
This means we have one of the fastest turn around time, unlike the competition that will take months or even years to deliver.
Wedding Photography by Top Wedding Photographer Shaun Alexander
4. 100% state-of-the-art equipment, cameras, lights, etc.
This will guarantee brilliant images at excellent quality without much retouching or fake manipulation, unlike the competition which uses the cheapest quality cameras and lenses, and uses a post process to make the images semi decent.
5. 100% creativity
This means beautiful images and moments you could possibly imagine, due to the fact that Shaun is not only a creative photographer, but a painter, sculptor, makeup artist and a beauty master with over 25 years of work and teaching experience.
6. 100% customized wedding albums
This means that we do not use those cheap, common templates like everyone else, but we create the most beautiful layouts that suits your style and vision. Each photo is carefully selected and finished to perfection before it is placed in highly customized album.
Wedding Albums by Professional Wedding photographer Shaun Alexander Los Angeles
7. 100% satisfaction guarantee
This should reassure you that we are prepared to do whatever it takes to earn your trust and business for many years to come, and your satisfaction is our #1 priority. Our clients’ tears of joy is the testament to this statement each and every time.
We would like to think of ourselves as someone that will be a part of the happiest times of your lives, capturing the most beautiful moments, and putting them in a time capsule for eternity. We will provide ageless, flawless, and elegant images that will melt your heart each and every time you look at them.
Our satisfaction rate so far has been excellent. There is nothing that we cannot do, customize or create. From the most beautiful pre-wedding portraits, slide show creations of your childhood, to the most romantic on-location or studio engagement portraits, we can do it all.
We can even make a realistic oil-painting-style portraits on canvas as big as the Empire State building. This is to show you that there is nothing we cannot create; the sky is the limit, and we are able to bring your imagination to life, and capture them forever.
Having said that, we also do understand that each and every couple have certain needs and demands, and our customized packages are guaranteed to fit every style or budget no matter how big or small your wedding might be.
We would happily provide you with all digital files, so you can print your images at your leisure, or you can let us create the dream albums for you.
You will have a luxury wedding album, truly a piece of art. Perhaps the one of the most beautiful, durable and impressive wedding album that money can buy.
Each page is carefully designed, and each photographs is printed on to the pages itself on excellent quality material laminated for any kind of stain, fingerprint or accidental spills. You can simply take a wash cloth, and clean the pages without a problem.
The front cover comes with one-of-a-kind one-fourth inch thick glossy acrylic cover with a beautifully created cover page from one of your images, or your rings, or any images that you desire. We can create a beautiful cover which will be imprinted on to the shining and brilliant acrylic, which makes this album one of the most beautiful wedding albums you have ever seen!
Thank you for trusting us for the most beautiful day of your life, letting us do what we do best. So you can relax and enjoy this very special day, and cherish those images forever. We are honored to be a part of your life celebration.
Fashion Photo by LA Fashion Photographer Shaun Alexander
Shaun Alexander is one of the world’s top Fashion Photographers with over 27 years of experience in the field of fashion and beauty. Shaun has colored countless pages of many fashion magazines and art galleries with his surrealistic approach to fashion photography. His background in Art and sculpting crealy seperates him from the rest of photograhers today. Shaun’s images are more like a master pieces painted by a Renascence artist than an modern fashion photographer. Yet his contemporary approach in some of his advertising campaigns and style seem so futuristic and surreal, making it hard to belive that this is all one man behind so many different style and variety.But when I found out that Shaun does his own makeup, styling, Art directing, and graphic work, I was not so surprised. Eye for perfection , hands for fine art and details as well as his technical knowledge in art and photography, definitely qualifies Shaun for his hard earned tile as a TOP FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER
He also offers worksshops to professional and amateure photographers, make up artists, stylits and models to build a fantastic portfolio in two days Fashion Photography workshops This is an example of one of many images created by Shaun Alexander
Moving to Los Angeles to be discovered as a talent, photographer, make-up artist, stylist or a model, having a portfolio or a promo card or a Zed-card can be very important factor in your career as a talent
Finding a great photographer in La / Los Angeles can be challenging but finding a Top Photographer with years of experience is almost impossible. But if you have landed on this page, perhaps you are one step closer to fulfilling your dreams
Shaun Alexander is a Los Angeles fashion photographer has worked thousands of models and talents in Los Angles and other cities worldwide
His reputation is for his highly creative and styled fashion photography, advertising campaigns, celebrity photography, album covers, magazine covers, and actor’s comp cards, zed cards and head-shots. Shaun is a teacher of photography, lighting and he also holds styling and make up workshops privately or in group settings.
Many photographers wonder what is the best lighting? Indoors or outdoors?
Strobes or continuous, incontinent or Fluorescent and I always say it makes no difference what type of lights is available to you as long as you know what to do with it.
In my 27 years of life as a fashion photographer I have tried almost every possible lighting scenarios you can imagine, from a 10 dollar home depot halogen light to a $10.000 studio lights
and I must say that I have managed to make some of the most interesting images with the cheapest lights
I still prefer the good old natural light over anything, no other lights can even come close to the most beautiful colors created by mother nature
Especially right before the sunset, or as we photographers call is the Magic hour!
No matter what type of light is going to light up your subject, the most crucial piece to a fantastic photography is your GLASS, by that I mean your lenses, and I have a few favorites, like my fixed 85mm 1.4 or even the 50mm 1.1 which would allow me to shoot in almost any lighting situation
Perhaps it is a good idea to have a small tripod with you at all times if you are planning to shoot at a low shutter and a higher aperture setting
I normally don’t like to go any lower than 1/60th of a second if I am shooting a live subject, but I also like longer exposure for interiors with available indoor lights like shooting inside a mall, or a building.
As you know the longer the exposure the crisper and more defined your none moving subjects going to be, but all of your moving subjects become either blurry, or if the exposure is long enough they will completely disappear from your shots.
The possibilities are endless once you get a better grasp of your lighting as well as your camera’s setting.
Film or digital, photography and photographers are only as good as their imaginations.
Photography has always been my passion and the biggest part of my life, and if anyone asked me for a few pointers, I’d say to them 1-Expand your horizons by looking at great master photographers work 2-Shoot something every day 3-Never settle for mediocre shots 4-Work with the best people 5-Think outside of the box 6-Own a few great lenses 7-Make images that you will be proud of even after you die 8-Create your own style 9-Be open to challenges 10-And finally, Understand your blacks, whites and midtones and if you do that, you should be in a great shape and have some amazing images
and if you still have more questions, I would be happy to answer them , just write me at shaun@zoomonme.com or visit my photography workshop blogs http://www.la-fashion-photography.com
All the best wishes Shaun Alexander Fashion Photographer
Fashion Campaign by Top Fashion Photographer Shaun Alexander
Advertising campaign by LA Best Fashion photographer Shaun Alexander, Los Angeles CA
Shaun Alexander, Los Angeles Campaign and Fashion photographer recognized for his highly stylish billboard campaigns, Creating countless campaigns for some of the most famous clothing brands, make up brands and fashion and beauty industry.
Top Fashion Photographer Shaun Alexander presents his latest Fashion Campaign LA Chatuise Evening and Bridal Gowns Collection .
Professional Los Angeles Fashion photographer Shaun Alexander has earned his success and reputation in Hollywood since 1985.Shaun’s love and fascination for photography started when he was given a toy camera at the age of 2.
According to his father, he never left that toy camera out of his site, always taking pictures of his friends and family as he was growing up, even when he was pursuing a career in medicine. Shaun supported his short 7 years of medical school by photography, but never knew
that his hidden talents can some day to be his life and legacy. After he left the medical school, he decided to get a degree in Art and photography. His unprecedented obsession for art enabled him to graduate with honor and pursue his true passion, “PHOTOGRAPHY”
His love and understanding of human body and beauty, combined with his sense of style and fashion, landed him some of the biggest awards and art exhibitions of his photography in numerous countries, as well as countless credits in several international publications, magazine covers, editorial layouts, advertising campaigns as well as numerous album covers and thousands of portfolios and headshots of young and old Hollywood stars and around the world.
The Los Angeles Photographer that can turn your ordinary ideas to extraordinary images, a professional photographer that can turn your simple beauty to a astonishing magazine cover, or can simply take any product and turn them in to an international brand.
Shaun’s knowledge of the industry, his Technological savvy and his art back ground combined with years of experience and education can qualify him as one of the most dynamic, creative, passionate and enthusiastic photographers you have ever seen.
No matter what, who and where, Shaun’s talent can turn them in to Brilliant classic, ageless, sophisticated, beautiful yet telling a great story. After his successful photo exhibition in the memory of Helmut Newton in Prague and his latest winnings and nominations at the Spider Awards, Shaun was published in The World’s Greatest Photography Book.
Shaun Alexander. A true renaissance man, a visionary, and a perfectionist, Whether shooting a magazine cover, an ad campaign, an editorial story, a designer’s catalogs, look books, or simply a modeling portfolio, a headshot, or a celebrity publicity shot, each and every one share one great thing in common, Shaun’s true perfection, consistency, reliability and most Importantly, his wonderful charming personality that can put any one at ease while working with him. Shaun will take your idea and product beyond your highest expectations, and will turn your vision in to images that you will cherish for years to come .
In 1856 photographer Adolphe Braun published a book with 288 photographs of Virginia Oldoini (a Tuscan noblewoman at the court of Napoleon III) in her official court garb, making her the first Fashion Model .
In the first decade of 20th century we can see fashion photographs in magazines. First fashion magazine La mode practique began in France . Then in 1909, Condé Nast took over Vogue magazine and also contributed to the beginnings of fashion photography .
In 1911, The publisher of Jardin des Modes and La Gazette du Bon Ton Lucien Vogel promoted fashion as a fine art with photographs by photographer Edward Steichen. Under Jesse Alexander’s words, This is ” …now considered to be the first ever modern photography shoot” .
Vogue and his rivals, Harpers Bazaar and two more were leaders of fashion photography throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Famous Photographers such as Edward Steichen, George Hoyningen-Huene, Horst P. Horst and Cecil Beaton have changed Fashion Photography into outstanding art form. Europe, and especially Germany, was for a short time the leader in fashion photography.
In the middle of 1940′s, fashion magazine companies started be open to United States, where Vogue and Harpers Bazaar continued their old rivalry. Top Fashion photographers Irving Penn, Martin Munkacsi, Richard Avedon, and Louise Dahl-Wolfe began changing the shape the look of fashion photography for the following decades .
Richard Avedon revolutionized fashion photography and redefined the role of the fashion photographer with his imaginative images of the modern woman .
After the deaths of Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton and Herb Ritts, some of today’s most famous fashion photographers are Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Shaun Alexander and Annie Leibovitz.
Los Angeles photography workshops by fashion photographer Shaun Alexander
Photography
Creative styling
Fashion Make up
Editorial Stories & How to Capture and Deliver
How to shoot for stock agencies
Fine Art Photography
Indoor and Outdoor lighting
Campaign photography
Magazine Cover photography
Beauty and Glamour
Cool Photoshop FX
How to Create Artistic Images in Photoshop
Creative Backgrounds don’t have to be Expensive
Creative set design & Much more
Whether you are a Pro or an amateur and wish to crank up your game another notch, or you are simply an enthusiast that wishes to see how pro do it. These hands on workshops are the most effective way of learning the old & new tricks in no time. Guaranteed to have the greatest time of your life and images that you will be proud of.
You don’t have to be in the fashion business to enjoy the knowledge of what it takes to have the most beautiful image and to create unforgettable, magazine style pictures, whether it is for your business or for your loved ones.
In one way or another you are guaranteed to walk away with a wealth of information, and some incredible images that is going to change the way you think about photography, make up and styling forever.
Lets not talk about the amount of money, frustration and irreversible memories that you are able to save.
We should also warn you that due to the exciting nature of these workshops you may feel a high level of happiness, good mood, bliss and other natural highs, related to such activities, which may result in severe case of abdominal pain due to unwanted amount of laughter & joy.
We will talk about what it takes to look good and feel great, and how to capture those beautiful moments, whether shooting a fashion model or a loved one.
Your will see how you can even turn your passion for art and beauty in to a part time or full time job.
The possibilities are endless, Sky is the limit, and you are only a few steps away from it all, so make sure to book your spot right away due to the limited space per workshop.
We will discuss everything from Digital Photography to make -Up, Styling, Portfolio Build up, Photoshop Techniques, to how to enhance your existing images, and going over some photo shop techniques that will make your images look a like a million bucks by a few clicks.
We will also discuss Pro Studio lighting, outdoors lighting and much more. I will even show you how to Create those beautiful magazine style images time after time with simplest make up, styling, lighting and photography techniques time after time.
More specific workshops are available upon request, please feel free to drop us a note and tell us about your wish. You never know, it may come true!
