Queen of Hearts

 I just got the dress I ordered for my Queen of Hearts project. I love it. So now, I am starting the casting call for the model. I am looking for a model who can wear a dress size 2 to 6, not sure how this one will exactly fit, so any model interested, will have to come in for a fitting. But I am looking forward to any model interested in this assignment. More info can be found on my website Todd Taulman Photography
I will see if can get a picture of the dress posted soon. Now, I just need the model and nice spring weather....

Merry New Year!

Had to borrow a line from one of my favorite movies for my title...I sincerely hope everyone had a great holiday season. With the new year now upon us, it is time I got back to work on some new projects. My first casting for the new year will be Queen of Hearts. I think I mentioned this in my last post, but I am getting very close to having the wardrobe purchased, next will be finding the right model. I have asked two models, but have not yet heard from either one yet, but with the holidays, they could just be slow in responding. Hopefully I will wrap up casting the model soon. I am looking to shoot in late April, maybe early May, but really depends on weather. I do want the trees to have leaves on them. I am very excited by this project and it really has been consuming most of my thoughts for planned shoots for the past month or so. I may try to squeeze in one, maybe two fine art nude sessions before I shoot this one, but I will be happy when I get it cast and lined up.
Later this spring, I will start looking for some new glamour models who wish to be submitted to some magazines. I really want to try my hand at getting a couple publications in this genre this year, but I certainly need the right models. If you are a model and want to come shoot with me for publication submission, please email me: todd@toddtaulman.com Please put Magazine Model in the subject line. I am looking for glamour models, so you should expect that there will be nudity in this style and if you are not comfortable with that concept, please do not contact me about this. You must be at least 18 and any travel expenses are your own responsibility.
Well, enough for now, back to the Bowl Games......

Project Delays and New Projects....

So, I was working towards getting some projects shot, but have been having a terrible time getting the models I want, with the look I want, for the price I can afford..isn't that always the case..No worries though, I am patient, I will get these done. I also decided on a new project for next spring called "Queen of Hearts". I was going to do this entirely in the studio this winter, but recently switched the plan to do the majority of the work outdoors on location. I am really excited by the concept I have in mind, and it will be PG rated, I think my mother will be happy about that....not to mention my wife.
Anyway, this time off from serious shooting for my personal work has given me time to work on some technical skills in Photoshop that I always wanted to learn and to start the learning of Premiere, After Effects and Mocha. I always wanted to do movies, so now I am learning that process as well.
I will be heading to Cincinnati on 12-5-10 to photograph the Saints at Bengals, so that will be fun, haven't shot a Pro Football game in a couple years. I always enjoy that, but it is looking to be cold and snowy...yuck. Drop by my website sometime next week, and I will get photos from the game posted.

Zenfolio

As you may know, I have been using Zenfolio hosting service for organizing and presenting my photos online. You can view my site at http://toddtaulman.zenfolio.com/

I think Zenfolio is a great service, and I wanted to recommend that you open an account as well.

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Zenfolio offers a free Trial account for two weeks so you can see if you like it. I really think you should give it a try.

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New Work On It's Way.

Well, it has been a while since I have really done anything of personal artistic merit, but that is about to change. I am currently working on no less than 4 different projects. I have begun casting models, looking for the props and doing some back-end work. I am really excited by some of the ideas I have and believe the finished pieces will be a whole new direction in my work.
Some of the new pieces in production are:
Sculptor's Creation
Hands of Life
Avenging Angel
Money Man

I am also working towards starting a new side business of Bridal Portraits.

Stay tuned for some of the new pieces.

Big News....

Here is the Big News:  For the rest of the year, I am offering in studio maternity sessions for a booking fee of only $25. That is a savings of $200 off the normal price. This is a great deal for anyone about to have a baby and would love to have some family heirloom photos from this amazing time. Please check out some of my maternity photos at my website: http://toddtaulman.zenfolio.com/maternity

Seriously, this is a great deal. There is no catch on the booking fee, and no additional charges for the in studio booking fee.
If you want a professional makeup artist, that can be arranged, but that is an additional fee.

Sessions at a location of your choosing will be billed at the regular rate, sorry.
For complete details, or to book your maternity session, please send me an Email me at todd@toddtaulman.com

My Shoot with Emily

Well, I finally started getting back to shooting. This past weekend I worked with the very lovely Emily from out Ohio way. She made the trek over to do some fashion/glamour work with me. I saw this photo for the TV show "Caprica" (I think it airs on SyFy) and I loved it. So I wanted to create my own image. Emily liked the idea so we finally got together and did the shoot. Here is my image based on the "Caprica" shot. Emily stuck around for a few hours and we were able to shoot a few more looks. I also have to give a big shout out to the make-up artist - Rachel (http://makeupbyrachel.com). To see more of the shoot with Emily, drop by my portfolio drop site: http://toddtaulman.zenfolio.com/
Well, got some more ideas in my head...got to get back to work...