This is a session I did for my oldest brother, Boe, and his bandmate, Josh. Together they are the band Denizen Seven out of Seattle – they are an entertaining, talented, deep, amazing, Christ-following pair.
Boe told me to just be creative … to be an artist. I rarely think of myself as that. I’m not sure why, because I do think of many photographers as artists. Sarah. Megan. Andria. Stacey. Kerianne. Just not myself. I think I’m much too calculated or something. I kept asking Boe before-hand for his vision so I could have some guidance. He just told me to do what I do.
So here, I let the light lead me. I shot wide open the whole time and relaxed. Catchlights weren’t the goal but connection, feeling, our surroundings, were. And I love what that produced … organic meets rockin’ roll.
I love this one …
That’s Josh on that guitar there … he and Boe remade the guitar to include that painting. I’m in awe that whatever my brother dreams up, he can do. And then does.
I adore these last two shots … black & white or color. It doesn’t really matter. It’s my big brother and there is so much peace there in this photo and it makes me happy.
I have many more from this session, but promised not to share until Boe gives me the okay. They feature a few guitars that he and my dad made, which are so unique that the design has to be protected first. They are my favorite photos from the session, so I’m anxious to share.
This session excites me from my head to my toes because it was so far outside my comfort zone, yet I am so liberated by the results. And, because it was for my brother and his friend – a friend who has been supportive of Boe like no other.
Thank you, really, for the opportunity.
XOXO
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[...] shared a session I did for my brother here, and I had a chance to photograph him again over Thanksgiving. We hit the woods for about 10 [...]
These are awesome! I love the ones of them under the tree.
Great set!
Lacey, these are so cool!!
OMGosh, Lacey. Those reflections in the glasses ones are rocking my world. Great job!
funky fresh!
love the composition!
Wow – you rocked these, they’re awesome! B&W conversions are A+mazing
Super duper fun!! LOVE THEM!
these are super cool and very creative.
These are awesome! I love the reflections in the sunglasses!
Love you sis. These capture the essence of how Josh and I live and stay alive. The ones that remain hidden live within the essence. We need to do this again sometime with more of that which can be revealed. Beautiful. “My guitar is better than yours” “Your camera is better than mine”
oh my word. lacey, these are UH-MAZING. seriously. awesome work!!!
These ROCK, Lacey!! LOVE the one with you in the glasses!
Wow Lacey, this session is AWESOME!!! Such a departure from what you typically shoot and you ROCKED it (no pun intended).
Wow. Blown away!!! Your brother is thrilled, I’m sure!
Very cool!!! I love these! I love the idea of the electric guitar in such a natural environment.
Awesome job! Love your play with the reflection in the sunglasses.
You NEVER cease to amaze me!!!!! In awe. Truly awesome photos.
These are awesome!!!
I love these. I’d pick a favorite but I’d be listing them forever! You definitely are artistic and rocked (haha) this session. The b&w’s are particularly stunning.
Impressive, Lacey! Love it. Admire you for going out of your comfort zone.
These are fabulous! I especially like the ones with the sunglasses and the fun reflections. Awesome!
Beautiful!!! Love the outdoorsy feeling and the processing here. Those reflection shots are great!!
Great work! Love the guitar on the tree, the foot on that pedal, and their reflections in each others’ glasses!
these are awesome!! i love the series of them leaning up against the tree!
Lacey!! wow! (I was gonna use the ‘you rocked these’ comment too
) but honestly, I love how mixed the music world with nature. I really like the ones at the bottom of the tree trunk. they’ve got to be thrilled with what you captured!!
Lacy, these are awesome! They have a really great give!
You may have been out of your comfort zone but these totally rock (pun intended).
Love the close ups!
Very cool! Great shots.
VERY cool pics! Thanks for sharing:)
These are wonderful, Lacey! And you are definitely an artist too
. I really enjoyed all of them – it would be difficult to choose a favorite.
Lacey. First- you are an artist. Embrace it <3 Don't make me use that kicking smiley on you
These are awesome! I especially love the headshots and the images of the guys sitting under the trees. How fun to get out and shoot something different like this!
Oh Lacey, these are fantastic!! I love them all but especially the one you said you loved also!!
What a great session!! I love the variety of these!
These are so fun!! Love the ones with each other reflecting in the glasses. How creative! You did wonderful.
You should be so proud, Lacey. These are amazing. The guys look so relaxed in front of the camera. I adore how natural these are — I can tell you captured their true spirits!
Really fantastic photos!! I love, love, love those contrasty b&w’s!
Awesome, awesome shots! My favorites are the one of them sitting under the tree and the cool reflections in the glasses. Great job!
Wow! Love the images at base of tree.
What fun shots. Love the ones with the reflections. Great work!
Great job on these Lacey! My favourites are the one’s with their reflections in the glasses. But really… every single one is awesome!
Love these, Lacey!!!
Seriously, love all of them. Especially the one where he’s wearing the reflective glasses and we can see you in them. They’re all super, though.
Very creative and they look like they had a great time doing them.
Very nice work, sweetpea. I have always thought of you as an artist. You amaze me. I’m sure that Boe and Josh are amazed too! They look awesome
XOXOXO to GCK from Grammie – hoping their coughs have subsided.
Fabulous. I love the closeups and the black and whites. Awesome job, Lacey!
THANK YOU, Debbie! I am so humbled by your comments … I really appreciate your feedback and encouragement!
Wow Lacey! these images are AMAZING!!! The outdoor setting, the cool reflections, the connection….how could this be out of your comfort zone? You Rocked it!! I think this is some of your best work ever!!! Seriously awesome!!