The new photoblog isn’t as successful as I’d hoped, so I’m giving it a bit of a plug here, and I’m also working harder to take more photos to put on it.
I had a very busy Saturday shooting both outdoors and in the studio. Something I’ve always wanted to try was a long exposure with the model standing perfectly still while people around her are moving, so they’ll be blurred. I decided that Shanghai’s Nanjing Road was probably a good place to try this as it’s always heaving with tourists. And there’s also a subway station there which is always pretty busy.
This looks better when you view the large version.
Then just for fun I did a few regular outdoor shots, slowly making my way to The Bund:
This is a pretty standard jump shot, but they can still be lots of fun I find:
By the time we reached the Bund, it started raining, so I took a few shots before heading home to my studio.
You can’t tell but it’s actually raining in this shot. Although not ideal, it is still possible to get some good images in bad weather, so it’s no excuse not to get out and take some pictures.
And finally, a few studio shots to end what was a very long 4 hour photo shoot:
Of course, Tommy felt a bit left out so as soon as the chair was vacant he jump right in and insisted on having his picture taken:
So just to keep him happy, I took a few shots of him before packing up the studio lights and going for dinner:
Apologies for Caturday fans for a lack of post yesterday. I hope this picture makes up for it!
July 21st, 2008 at 8:36 am
Very sexy!
July 21st, 2008 at 9:36 am
Thanks Maxie, very kind, but enough about me, what did you think of the model?
July 21st, 2008 at 9:41 am
dang that girl is so fine
July 21st, 2008 at 10:14 am
That’s such a beautiful cat.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:18 am
The only reason I keep coming back is for Caturday! More Tommy! Haha, very nice photos. So are you hoping this will tempt us to take a peek at the photoblog? I just forget it’s there.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:26 am
James – If you’re looking for an argument on that, you won’t find it with me!
T – I prefer the word “pussy cat”.
Heli82 – Yes, that was the idea, to promote the neglected photoblog. I may even have to post some “bao an” photos if that’s what it takes.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:31 am
As plugs go, that’s a gold-plated British standard 3-pin job with bells on that also makes the tea, fetches the newspaper and performs other additional services.
A link to the photoblog would be the icing on the cake though!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:42 am
Chas, good point, that might explain the poor response and the error has been corrected, thanks!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:43 am
The model is lovely, but cannot be compared to the charm of Tommy. I am completely under his spell!
July 21st, 2008 at 3:17 pm
i like the jumping shot the best!!! You’re a very good photographer!
July 21st, 2008 at 3:19 pm
pictures are nice…..
July 21st, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Wancestyle – Indeed, he does have something about him, after all, he managed to convince me to take him from the streets and give him a good home!
Shopgirl – Thanks, I’ve been taking photos for longer than you’ve been alive! The subway one is by far the best, perhaps you will appreciate it more if you view the large version.
AM – Thanks.
July 21st, 2008 at 4:16 pm
yeah the subway one is good, but the girl doesnt look unique on that certain pic.
i think she’s MUCH prettier in that jump shot.
July 21st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
You know where I got the inspiration for the subway shot? Shanghai Tang.
July 21st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Apart from the picture of charming Tommy, my favourite photo is the fifth one (in the studio). I hope you will take that sylistic direction in the future and maybe show us more Araki-style pictures!
July 21st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Wancestyle – I’ve got a few of those but they don’t usually make it onto the blog, at least not the free section!
July 21st, 2008 at 5:26 pm
If you offer a 5-day trial subscription, I will pay!
July 21st, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Tommy, Tommy, Tommy – a star is born!
(The girl’s pretty fresh, too).
Great shots.
July 21st, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Araki? Think Woai will have to learn to tie a few knots 1st
Hmm, a link to the rest of the studio shots will def see more traffic on your photoblog
July 21st, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Wancestyle – That can be arranged, but after day one you’ll be begging to sign up!
Mackers – Tommy’s been a star for a while already.
Rich – What makes you think I don’t already know my knots, and anyway it’s all done with padlocks these days.
July 21st, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Rich – I basically mentioned Araki in the hope that Woai will start showing some more explicit pictures here. But he already asked me to pay for that!
July 21st, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Wance, don’t bother, I was at Woai’s place yesterday and he showed me his explicit pictures, you don’t want to see them, they’re all of himself..
July 21st, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I second dingle’s claim, I was there at the same time….is this all starting to sound weird…..?
July 21st, 2008 at 8:57 pm
Cool photos. The chick is pretty hot too.
July 21st, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Why did no one tell me there was a party at WoAi’s place yesterday?
July 21st, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Wancestyle – If you Google Araki you’ll see he lists the great WoAi as one if his major influences.
Dingle – They’re self portraits, don’t pretend you didn’t like them.
Wiseman – That’s the last time you stay at my place!
GSWafford – Thanks, and yes.
Chas – You were invited but you said it was too far outside your Jing Guang ring of steel perimeter.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I’ve actually got a book by Araki, Tokyo Lucky Hole, it’s a good’un!
Woai, yes, they were very good, I could never have believed you were so flexible!
July 21st, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Well Dingle the camera never lies.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
The subway one is my fav. here , stunning !
July 21st, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Thanks Penny, mine too by a long way.
July 21st, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Woai, Dingle and Wiseman,
Now I see how you spend your sundays
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:22 am
The girl has very good poses.
But I do have a soft spot for Sir Tommy. Consider yourself very lucky to have a cat. Every time I get near a Tabby, I start sneezing like a madman on steroids.
July 22nd, 2008 at 7:57 am
The support for Tommy here is quite touching. I’m almost moved to tears. Excuse me while I go give the adorable fella a hug ….. ouch Tommy that hurt, don’t ever scratch my face like that, I was only gonna hug you, no honest! Yes I know you hate being locked in this small cage and only allowed out for photo shoots but I can’t have you leaving hairs all over my sofa or scratching my furniture.
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:23 am
Wance – its called male bondage, I mean bonding! Makes for a very pleasant Sunday but very uncomfortable Monday!
Woai – I am never getting invited back again am I….
July 22nd, 2008 at 11:31 am
Wiseman – Your photo has been circulated among the guards with DO NOT ALLOW TO ENTER written in big letters.
July 22nd, 2008 at 3:31 pm
its ok Woai, I shall simple do what you do and shimmy under the barrier and then laugh in the face of the little guard as he reels of at me in shanghai – mandarin which I can’t understand!
Yes I said shimmy – there was not athleticism involved as far as I saw hehe
November 2nd, 2008 at 6:01 am
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