Monday, June 29, 2009

pine grove high school

Pine Grove High School has rested just north of my parent's home for years and years now. I've always wanted to explore and shoot it, but it was always surrounded by years of over growth. Well, I am assuming they're finally going to knock it down and get rid of it because on my recent visit back home, I found it exposed. The trees and grass and vines that camouflaged it for years were all cut away. I grabbed my camera and went inside.
The auditorium. The letters on the curtain above the stage read PGHS. Growing up, I always thought it was an elementary school because it was so small. I mean, even the ceiling to the main entrance way was only inches above my head, so this school has to be older than I thought. But when it was built? I'm not sure. A quick Google search and I might know, but for now just admire the shot. You know how I am about ruined and left America; well, here's a good slice.

Monday, June 22, 2009

crayons

I often take a subject that gets stuck in my head, and then explore it's fine art possibilities through photography. Sometimes these projects actually get finished...mostly I loose my steam half way through. I've discovered that I'm like a cheetah-being able to top my creative momentum in short bursts-before I get bored, or disinterested and move on to the next series. It's quite a serious problem. I've been working on a book centered on Louisiana for going on year four, but I'm not giving up! Anyway, currently I'm working on several of these smaller art pieces at a time right now, one of which is all about crayons. I shoot my fine art pieces with film and process and develop them the old way, but I usually use my digital camera to preview it because I do get anxious to see the final shot. Here are a few outtakes and test shots from the crayon series I'm focused on.


Wednesday, June 17, 2009

update

Thanks to everyone who still checks my blog though there's nothing there to see. I seem to have these blogging streaks of greatness where I blog like a madman then almost altogether drop it. It's not so much for lack of inspiration or photos, trust me, I've just been channeling my energy elsewhere. I made a promise not too long ago for some fine art pieces...they're on the way, please keep the faith.

I have a show coming up in August (maybe mid July-I'll keep you updated) at a local Starbucks, and everyone who reads these words should be there. More details to come soon about time and place, etc. Until then, though, enjoy your summer and hopefully soon I'll have some images posted to accompany the heat.

Thanx, ~b

Sunday, June 7, 2009

queen tribute

So, during some down time at a prom, me and my fellow photographers found some can lights in the ceiling and posed for the classic Queen album cover photo. After a little photoshop work, here is our own album cover. Enjoy.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

leaves




For artwork to hang in our recently remodeled bathroom I photographed some leaves. Yeah, it's as simple as that. Sometimes I just let the minimalist in me take over.