Just Divorced!
I first conceived of the idea of a Just Divorced photo shoot while driving around with my friend Jovo who had experienced a cathartic release upon getting divorced. The concept was to explore the idea of divorce as celebration, as release. I had the idea of Jovo jumping out of the back of his 82 vandura with a blow up doll and a “Just Divorced” heart across the rear. Well, as the prep for the shoot continued, the ideas got more and more concrete, and I got interested in parodying wedding images in general. We came up with four set ups an on Sunday September 20th, we shot them!
The shoot was a success with local models, Little Vegas, Gisela Cardenas and Stephanie Manou joining Jovo for a fun shoot, last sunday.
The final images are viewable by clicking the image below.
Assisting on the shoot were expert model wranglers, confetti tossers, and light manipulators: Matthew Power, Michael Gardiner, and Brandon. I would like to thank Melissa Dutchak for producing the “Just Divorced” sign and I would also like to extend an extra special thanks to Christyn and Bogey for allowing us to throw rice and confetti all over their front lawn and turn their living room into a green room. Thanks!
Below are some behind the scenes pics from Michael Gardiner’s iphone.
Holiday Photography Sale
Are you searching for something completely unique? There’s still time to order custom prints from my library, and make it in time for the holidays. All colour and black & white C-prints are produced on Kodak Endura paper, with each print personally approved and signed.
The images are avaliable in three custom sizes as outlined below. These prices include framing and mats and glass. Also, these are print sizes, and the actual frames are 6 - 8 inches larger. If you’re interested in prints only, please call me.
FANTASTIC HOLIDAY PRICING!
20″ X 30″ $700 - $900 + PST
16″ X 24″ $350 - $450 + PST
11.5″ X 16″ $250 - $300 + PST
If you are interested in seeing examples of these prints in person, consider visiting Lululemon’s OQOQO on West 4th. I am currently displaying six pieces there as, Lululemon’s Artist of the Month. OQOQO is Lululemon’s organic brand of yoga-inspired clothes, and from what I’ve seen they are beautiful. Unfortunately I couldn’t tell you first hand because it’s women’s only.
If organic tea and coffee is more your thing, I am hanging a selection of images at the AGRO CAFE on Granville Island Sunday December 14th, with my stuff displaying until mid-to-late January. It’s located on Railspur Alley on Granville.
For details on the store location please go here:
All images are available for viewing in the PORTFOLIOS below! Enjoy, and I look forward to hearing from you.
MJPH
BEING THERE - August 5th 2008
A new show of photos will be on display at LOCUS for the month of August. The show features black and white portraits and landscapes from China and the South Pacific.
