'Bout time to get back to work

I have pretty much been on hiatus, doing commercial work for the past 4 months. I will probably take off a couple more months before I get back to shooting some new model work. Been a nice break. This isn't to say I haven't been working on ideas, revisiting some old ideas, and working on some new techniques...I have. Believe me, there is a lot of behind the scenes work that goes into just about everything I shoot. With that said, I do have a list of a few ideas, and will publish those her 1st. These are the ones I want to get completed this year, don't know if I will, but I hope to.

Here they are, in no particular order (some are just working titles):

"Alice"
"Path to Righteousness"
"Jesus of Suburbia"
"Pan and His Satyr"

More details will follow, including model calls..so stay tuned.

Also, I plan to shoot more bridal portraits this year, ideas have been welling up inside my head...got a few leads on new brides, so this may work out really well. I will need a makeup artist and hairstylist for these..hint, hint.

Live Music.....

Today, one of my favorite musicians, Bob Schneider, released a new album. If you have never heard of Bob Schneider, you need to head over to his website: Bob Schneider and check out his stuff. Bob is from Austin, TX and I have enjoyed his music for years. He was gracious enough to allow me to photograph him during one of his concerts here in Indy a few years ago. Here's a pic from that show. This got me to thinking about how much I love doing concert photography. I think I may branch out and see if I can make some more connections and photograph some more shows. If you wanna see more of my concert photos check out my portfolio of concert photos here Live Concert Photography by Todd Taulman

I will have to upload a few more from Bob's show and some of the others I have done over the years. Now, who wants me to come photograph their show. I do have a few requests of those that I would love to photograph in concert, here is my list (in no particular order):

Green Day
Hall & Oates
Bryan Adams
Crowded House or Neil Finn or both
Weezer
Duran Duran
U2
Chris Isaak
Chickenfoot
Harry Connick, Jr.
Counting Crows
Cheryl Crow
Dave Matthews Band
Bon Jovi
Eric Clapton
Five for Fighting
The Fray
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Degraw
Gomez
Howie Day
Billy Joel
Elton John
John Mayer
John Mellencamp
Lenny Kravitz
Madonna
Maroon 5
Nickelback
Old 97's
The Outfield
Rick Springfield ( gotta be right in the front, I always get stuck 8 rows deep)
AM
Spoon

If you have connections or happen to be one of these artists, hit me up...I will work for access...

Get Bob's new album here: Lovely Creatures

Giving away free Bridal Portraits

I am expanding my Bridal Portrait business. To do this, I want to update and improve my selection of bridal portraits. I am therefore looking for brides who would like to be featured in my photos. If you are a recent bride or a bride to be and would be interested in posing in your wedding dress, please visit my website. As compensation, I will provide your session at no cost, hair and makeup included and one framed 8x10 print. Bridal portraits sessions normally start at $225 before hair and makeup costs.

To qualify, you must sign a full model release, provide the wedding dress, shoes and flowers. You must also be available on weekends for the photo session. All sessions will take place at my home studio on the east side of Indianapolis. If you are outside of Indianapolis, you are welcome to apply, but you will be responsible for all travel costs. You are welcome to bring along anyone to the session you wish, but please limit this to one person. Sessions typically last around two hours, not including hair and makeup time. I will also need to see at least two photos of you, one of your face and one full length.

www.toddtaulman.com

Look for the Bridal Portraits link at the top.

Been traveling....

I know it has been a while since I have posted anything. Sorry for the delay. I have been traveling quite a bit, and I just haven't had time to do much of my own work. Not that I am complaining, quite the opposite. In the past few weeks I have been to Mexico, Florida and Ohio( 4 or 5 times). It's all good. I did manage to squeeze in a shoot a couple weeks ago, covering a new style of beauty shot I was interested in trying. I like how this turned out. I need to do a few tweeks, but overall, I am very happy with the look this creates. I will try to be more active here going forward, as it seems most of my travels are done until September, though this is very subject to change at a moments notice.

Mexico

I am off to Mexico today for a week long assignment. I will try to get at least one post in while I am there.
Gonna be nice to get some sun.

Sport Portraits

So, I have been working on some new sports inspired portraits. Take a look and let me know what you think.

New stock work

Well, my back is almost normal again. I feel much better and have started working on some stock photos. Here are a couple. I will be heading to Mexico on assignment in a couple of weeks and upon my return, I hope to back to shooting every weekend.

Maternity Photo Session Giveaway

I am going to be giving away a maternity photo session this summer. To be entered in the drawing, please send me an email: todd@toddtaulman.com

Please put "Maternity Giveaway Summer 2009" in the subject line.

The winner will receive a maternity session at no cost, a savings of $225. The session will cover 1.5 hours of studio time to create the maternity photos, standard retouching and online proofing. Print purchases will be the responsibility of the winner. To be eligible you must be a new client, at least 18 years of age, and session must be completed by August 15, 2009. Travel costs, wardrobe, makeup and hair is the responsibility of the winner. The value of this giveaway is $125. This prize is non-transferable.

-Todd