Bob Cranwell Photography » Portraiture

Gordana Ban {Revisited} ~ Bob Cranwell Photography ~ Roanoke, VA

Bob — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:05:54 +0000

I worked with Gordana a while back and decided to look at the images again. We shot three looks in one day! Which for a model, the hair and makeup artist, and photographer that is moving a lot and moving quickly. I still think the shots I chose for the original post with Gordana’s pictures are the best ones, but…..looking through the shots again I came across about 8 of Gordie with a glass of wine in her hand. I vaguely remember shooting these but after seeing them I noticed something. Her expressions were different and she seemed more relaxed. I wanted to create an atmosphere with the shots because of her expressions and the lighting. So, I did a treatment or process if you will to the images to create an old deteriorated style Kalitype photograph. I am also in the process of creating the new blur look that seems to be infiltrating fashion photography, as I have seen it in several recent magazines. Enjoy!

Model: Gordana Ban

Hair & Makeup/ Styling: Medina Spreco

Photography & Post: Bob Cranwell Photography

Krista Gurley ~ Portrait Session ~ Bob Cranwell Photography

Bob — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:52:33 +0000

Not only did I get to shoot Joshua (post below) but also his Mom! Krista was great to work with. While Krista was getting hair and make-up done Josh and I had a little one on one photo shoot! Kids are the best and it’s always fun for me to shoot a parent after shooting their child. Kinda like a cheat sheet! Krista was a bit shy at first but the silent cool…..you know? She looked at the lens the same as Josh but with more reserve. I think a portrait outta trap the soul. Here are some shots showing her true beauty!

Hair/Makeup/Styling: Medina Spreco

Photography/Retouching&Post: Bob Cranwell Photography

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Josh Gurley ~ Children’s Portraiture ~ Bob Cranwell Photography ~ Roanoke, VA

Bob — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 07:02:42 +0000

Lighting Test ~ Bob Cranwell Photography ~ Roanoke, VA

Bob — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:25:57 +0000

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY ! ~ BOB CRANWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Bob — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:45:07 +0000

Model: Shea Spoon

Hair by: Medina Spreco

Make-up by: Sydney Arnold

Photography and Set Styling by : Bob Cranwell

Boudoir Session ~ Haley Clontz ~ Salem, VA ~ Bob Cranwell Photography

Bob — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 13:13:28 +0000

Here are a few from my session with Haley Clontz. Haley was great to work with and I think she did a great job! Once again hair and makeup artist Medina Spreco was on set and as always did an amazing job. Enjoy!

Bob

Gordana Ban Model Session ~ Bob Cranwell Photography ~ Roanoke, VA

Bob — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:47:18 +0000

Recently I worked with Gordana Ban on a model’s session to build upon an already stellar portfolio. Although she is just beginning her career, and I assure you she will have a career in modeling, this girl is what I would call a natural. Many models need direction and coaching to achieve that perfect shot, for Gordana this seems to be instinct. Working with her was easy and relaxed yet very professional. I really enjoyed our session together and look forward to watching this one rise to top!

Now we all know that a photographer and a model need that third magic ingredient…enter Medina Spreco! Medina, a Bosnian master at the art of hair and makeup joined us for the shoot. This is the first time I have worked with Medina but lets just say we found common ground very quickly. She is an amazing artist and I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to work with her. By day Medina does hair at Salon del Sol and when she is not doing hair you can bet she is on set making a photographers job a lot easier.

It was an incredibly successful shoot and I am extremely happy with the results! Gordana you were a pleasure to work with and Medina you rocked the hair and makeup!

Now for the eye-candy!

Andrew Smith Portrait Session ~ Bob Cranwell Photography ~ Roanoke, VA

Bob — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:01:30 +0000

Andrew is an aspiring actor here in the valley and contacted me to update his head-shot portfolio. He was fantastic to work with and had me laughing almost the whole time. He became very animated once he warmed up and we had a great time shooting. Andrew thank you for allowing me to work with you!

Bob

Rose ONeill Portrait Session ~ Bob Cranwell Photography ~ Lynchburg, VA

Bob — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:44:14 +0000

Rose was incredible to work with! Some models know what to do to make my job easier and Rose is one of those models. I met Rose at a local coffee shop in Lynchburg called The White Heart. When I got there I decided to use it as our location for the shoot! It had a lot of charm and many vantage points to shoot from. It had a neat room in the back filled with books and I just felt like it would work. Not to mention it was freezing outside so it was out of the question to shot outdoors. Sometimes you have to use the environment you are given and sometimes it works and sometimes you MAKE IT WORK. I think I got some good poses out of Rose and enjoyed the day. Thanks for looking!

Bob

Jason and Layne Sage ~ Father and Son Portrait Session ~ Dublin, VA

Bob — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:33:53 +0000

Jason and Layne were great! Jason knew of several great locations and Layne was ready to have his pictures made! Here are a few from the day out in the country.

Bob