Follow me on Twitter A few things have changed here. Obviously I have a new look to the site and new functionality. Oh… and a new name. Changed from the Naked Gypsy to Lucky’s Blog. I like it better. The Naked Gypsy’s ship has sailed. I’m also going to be putting a little more focus on the pinup work. I know its what people want to see more of and well its my business so, there ya have it.
If you receive this in your inbox, you probably got nailed with a huge email of many many posts at once. Sorry about that. I guess its because I switched from Blogger to Worpress. Hopefully it won’t happen again!
Our new address is http://luckysblog.com. Bookmark it!
Pictures from the Holiday shoot are coming soon. Thanks to everyone who came out for it and the crew who pulled it off flawlessly!
Had a couple of great shoots this weekend. This is from one of them. Christine was a lot of fun to work with, really creative and definitely comfortable in front of the camera.
I had a shoot last week with Kris Melton, Editor of Rock Fist Reviews. Kris started Rock Fist in May 2008 and has been driving local support and making a name for herself in the Atlanta music scene ever since. She began writing for Atlanta’s Rock Scene’s review column in June 2008 and Atlanta radio station Project 9-6-1’s HomeGrown bands in August 2008. Her combined love and enthusiasm for writing, music, and chasing down a dream is what Rock Fist is founded on.
At first we talked about doing a pinup shoot but we both agreed that this was much more her style.
I’ve learned that staying in a state of constant gratitude is almost a guarantee that more good will come my way. I try to do that daily. Even when I’m not feeling it, I act grateful until the feelings catch up with the actions.
On this thanksgiving I’m thinking about some of the things I’m most grateful for. There are too many to name but… here goes:
Family – to be sure I have a great family. For the most part everyone is happy and healthy. They have always been supportive even in my craziest endeavors.
Some I’m closer to than others. My brother Ryan in Colorado has taught me a lot over the years about how to live life free. My mother is always a phone call away and ready to listen. My daughter is kind, artistic and my daily partner on this trip.
Friends – I have some great friends. Some I talk to often and some I rarely need to talk to, just knowing they are on the planet doing their thing is enough.
My work – I skate through this life doing things that I’m passionate about. I’m most grateful for my independent spirit. The theory that, if you do what you love you will be a success, is no longer a theory. I live it. Drown out the critics and keep your eye on the prize. You can’t fail.
All the best,
Brent
Bruno Bernard, professionelly known as Bernard of Hollywood, was a superlative glamour photographer of Holywood´s golden era. He was called the “king of Hollywood glamour”, the “Discoverer” of Marilyn Monroe, and the “Vargas of photography”.
Marilyn Monroes first professional sitting
Anita Ekberg, Vintage 1956
Norma Jeane – Pin-Up
I worked hard to put this together. After looking at it you may find yourself asking “why?” Mostly for my own entertainment. It starts off a little slow but is downright riveting by age 4.
I’m starting a new project that I am casting models for. You do not need to have a lot of experience modeling to apply. You do need to feel comfortable in front of the camera.
I’m only looking for 2-3 more models for the project. There will be some artistic nudity involved. I’m really not looking for a particular type. I often cast people with “uncommon beauty” for my shoots.
What do you get out of the deal? You get a free shoot with me and I will have my insanely talented hair and makeup artist there to make you look beautiful and credit on LuckyPinup.com.
So… all you need to do to be considered is send photos to info@luckypinup.com. Let me know if anything has changed with you since the pictures were taken (i.e. gained 120#, now have a tattoo on your face of a monkey’s ass, etc.)
I have been a slack ass blogger latey. Part of the reason is that I feel like I have to do these long postings here. This is not Twitter for God sakes, there should be some meat! Right?
I’m going to give myself a break for a while and do some simple posts and let the pictures speak for themselves. I’m assuming that everyone subscribed to this blog is here in some way or another for the pictures…
Today I’ve got photographer Ellen von Unwerth for you.
Ellen von Unwerth (born 1954 in Germany) is a photographer and director, specializing in erotic femininity. She worked as a fashion model for ten years herself before moving behind the camera, and now makes fashion, editorial, and advertising photographs.
Some of her work reminds me a lot of the Vee Speers Bordello series.
What do you think? Feel free to post your comments.
The latest in the Naked America series occurred over the weekend. I met this couple in the Little Five Points neighborhood in downtown Atlanta. They were boxcar travelers and were in Atlanta temporarily trying to hop a train and head out west. I told them about the project and they were all over it.
Coincidentally they had just gotten married the day before. They told me the ordained minister passed out twice from too much cheap liquor while trying to marry them. After jarring him awake, they were finally pronounced husband and wife. I was glad to be part of their honeymoon bliss!
I believe they inspired a new series I’m going to call “True Romance”. The name is from one of the best movies ever made and fits what I have in mind perfectly. Stay tuned for more on that!
See their photos at http://www.brentwalkerphoto.com/gallery/head.php