::Portrait Photograph[er]s and Artists::

::David La Chapelle::










What I love about LaChapelle:

1. He's colorful.
2. He's Creative.
3. The Fantasy.
4. He is different.

What I hate:

1. Sometimes way too sexual.
2. Sometimes disgusting.


::Rembrandt::

I cannot even begin to describe how much I admire this artists work.







Rembrandt was the subject of many of his paintings. He specialized in human expression. All three of these paintings are self- portraits.

Portrait #1- This is a self portrait from when Rembrandt was young (which I am sure you have figured out yourself). Pay special attention to the expression on his face. Unsureness. Youthfulness.

Portrait #2- Rembrandt has had success in his life and you can now see it in his eyes. Confidence. Happiness.

Portrait #3-This portrait is painted near the end of his life. Rembrandt had terrible things happen to him in his life. Death of loved ones. He was left alone. Notice this expression. Tired. Sorrowful.

I only wish to portray human emotion as well or HALF as well as Rembrandt.

::Joey Lawrence::


Joey L. is probably my favorite photographer on the planet right now. Anyone who knows me, knows my passion is poor, run down, helpless people. Not only does Joey L. blow us all away, He is only 18 years old. Shut up. YES. Love his work.









-Lighting is phenomenal .
-Editing is superb.
- He nails human expression in every photo.

I couldn't find his best stuff on google images, so I ENCOURAGE you to check out his website.Joeyl.com


::Esther Havens::

She goes right along with Joey Lawrence. I have had the pleasure of meeting her and she is quite lovely.







Check out her work at EstherHavens.com

::Leonardo Da Vinci::

You are probably thinking "of course, who on this planet doesn't love Leonardo",
Da Vinci." But seriously, he is great.







One of the reasons I love Da Vinci is because he invented "chiaroscuro" which is the diffusing of light. His work was revolutionary and many many artist have emulated his work, in fact, Portrait #3 of Rembrandt was inspired by Leonardo's Baldassare Castiglione (Portrait #1).

::Greek Sculpture::









Ancient Greek Sculptures have always inspired me. I love the many sculptures of David, the "modest venus", etc. I wish to bring the fullness (the way they occupy the space) to my photographs that these figures portray.


:: Regina Spektor::

Now this is a artist that inspires me to no limits. The reason I LOVE her music is because she is so different. She isn't what most people consider amazing. She isn't Bach. Mozart. Linkin Park. Britney Spears (love her). She is one in her own. This relates to me because for a very very long time I would compare my art [photography] to other photographers and I would think to myself "what am I doing holding a camera??? i will never ever be that good." But through listening to Regina I realized that all art/ music/ individuality had a place in this world. including mine.