Inner Workings

Save Big this Season!

2010-12-01T20:28:00.000-08:00

Professional Retouching Lessons

2010-11-29T16:01:00.000-08:00

Do you find yourself confused and aggravated over the hundreds of options and dialogs in retouching software?

After being trained by R.Mac Holbert, George Jardine, Seth Resnick, Katrin Eismann and many other digital professionals I am now offering lessons in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and many other retouching programs. You'll learn how to correctly retouch your photos without making them look ridiculously overdone. Everything from exposure correction to liquify (liposuction) is at your fingertips!

Set up a lesson in person or online just as easy.

Rates vary depending on individual needs.

Email: themikelane@gmail.com
Subject: Retouching Lessons

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Limited Time Only - $30 Headshot

2010-11-23T13:36:00.000-08:00

For a few weeks only will this offer be available! Get a professional headshot, fully retouched for only $30.

Email: themikelane@gmail.com
Subject: Headshot

Be sure to mention the promo code - FBHS30

(Travel fee not included)

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He Swept Her Off Her Feet

2010-11-19T10:35:00.000-08:00

David and Toree decided they wanted photos to celebrate their life as one, so we did just that! Are you wanting beautiful photos to celebrate yours?! Let me know and we'll set up your session today at a special rate!

Email: themikelane@gmail.com
Subject: Celebrate Your Love

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Pics From The Week

2010-09-26T15:34:00.000-07:00

These are some photos taken this week at the Digital Photographic Workshop in Mendocino, CA. We focus on portraiture and fine art nudes, but these are snaps from the locations we shoot at. If you'd like more information on the workshops please email me at themikelane@gmail.com

Print of the Week - 9.13

2010-09-13T13:39:00.000-07:00

Please visit TheMikeLane.com for pricing and discount details.

Print of the Week:

Banks Family Beauties

2010-09-10T15:04:00.000-07:00

I photographed these beautiful young ladies earlier this week. Emma, Haley, and Madison.

If you'd like your children photographed feel free to send an email to themikelane@gmail.com

Seniors and Students!

2010-09-07T21:40:00.000-07:00

It's getting to be that time again for all you high school seniors. Book a session now before the yearbooks are printed with those all too familiar school pictures! Not just seniors either! All students get a 25% discount!

Erika Litton

2010-09-05T19:40:00.000-07:00

Had an amazing shoot yesterday with Erika. She was so awesome; I couldn't have asked for more!

Print of the Week - 9.4

2010-09-04T10:39:00.000-07:00

I've decided to do a special Print of the Week each week. Meaning, for one week the price of a chosen print will be marked down for a special discount. Please visit TheMikeLane.com for pricing and discount details.

Print of the Week:

Digital Photographic Workshop

2010-08-15T20:42:00.000-07:00

Ill let the attached image speak for itself. Although, I will say that this is one of the best workshops any photographer or aspiring photographer can ever take.

-Learn from the best there is in both Film and Digital Photography!

-A rotating staff of the very best industry professionals giving one-on-one instruction; including R. Mac Holbert, Stephen Wilkes, Seth Resnik, Katrin Eismann.

-Everything you need to know from start to finish; lighting, capture, workflow, color management, printing and much more including the best food from world renowned Chief Ueli and the best California wines there are.

*If you hear of the workshop from me you'll receive a 10% discount.

Contact:
themikelane@gmail.com
greg@gormanphotography.com
trish@gormanphotography.com

http://www.gormanworkshops.com

MikeLane
http://themikelane.com

Im Alive!

2010-07-06T12:53:00.000-07:00

It has been way too long since I've posted on here; around two months! Reason is I've been traveling a lot with my current internship doing work in Los Angeles, Napa Valley, Northern California, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Not to mention my computer crashing. But now I have a new one and Im back on track and getting caught up on two months of work that slipped. Im adding a few images of my most recent work. Be sure to keep an eye out for travel photos and more unseen shots coming soon! TheMikeLane.com

Cows!

2010-04-21T16:15:00.000-07:00

Free Shipping!

2010-04-14T17:44:00.000-07:00

Free shipping on your order from my Gallery Prints!

Window Treatment

2010-04-04T22:32:00.000-07:00

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Phoneography

2010-04-02T18:40:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures I took with my crappy phone. Some are old, some are new. Just a few I like and a few you may as well.

I took this today while I was riding around town on my bicycle enjoying this amazing weather! It is a Tulip Tree I believe.

A view from the car as I left LAX on my first trip to work with Greg Gorman.

You cant drive by Flint Publications and NOT take a picture!

Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii. Dry season obviously.

Sometimes I wish I had someone to do this kind of stuff for. Rather, a lot of times.

My last night in Hawaii. :(

Prom is Coming! Book Your Photo Session Before it's Too Late!

2010-04-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again!
Dress fittings, tuxedo rentals, hair, makeup and corsages all mean prom!

Dont lose the memories. Let Mike capture them for you.

$100 for groups up to 6.
$160 for parties of 7 or more.

Think about it, less than $20 a person!

*If you mention this blog you'll receive prints at a discounted price!*

Contact Mike for questions and additional information!
This is a hot deal so reserve your timeslot before they're all gone!

Email: themikelane@gmail.com
Subject: Prom

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A Few New Prints

2010-03-24T15:51:00.000-07:00

I really enjoy this shot of the Parthenon in Nashville.

Palm Springs

2010-03-13T18:52:00.001-08:00

Let me just show you where I am these days.

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On the Road Again!

2010-03-08T15:56:00.000-08:00

Im heading to LA! It's going to be amazing! I cant wait to hang out and shoot with Greg Gorman.

Let out your Inner Sex-Kitten!

2010-02-24T16:14:00.000-08:00

Another Facebook note posted by my wonderful friend Catherine!

So Ladies... you know that you've got it in you. Whether it's a cute little kitty or a ferocious tiger, it's there... and it's time you CAPTURED it!! Allow me to help coax out your inner Sex-Kitten with an alluring makeup session.

If you want you own sexy, boudoir style photoshoot, I will know JUST the right photographer for you. If your style is more playfully pinup, I got it covered too!

If you are a Bride, lets not forget the lingerie session as the perfect gift for the lucky husband!

*Special rates for fans only: Makeup $75
*Include Hairstyling for $50 more - this includes Retro-Pinup styles TOO!

Perfect for Bachelorette Parties and Birthdays... Nothing compares to having a great time AND looking like a million bucks while doing it!

JOIN MY FAN PAGE!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Catherine-Jones-Beaute-Makeup-Styling/358633307109?ref=nf

Boudoir Shoot for the fabulous Studio E

Alysha's Test

2010-02-21T18:44:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to work with her again!

mL
http://themikelane.com

Film!!

2010-02-16T18:14:00.000-08:00

View some of the shots I got with my Mamiya NC1000!

http://themikelane.com/Prints

New Prints Available

2010-02-14T16:31:00.000-08:00

Sunrise on KY Lake.

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It's V-Day

2010-02-14T09:11:00.000-08:00

Maybe my valentine will show up today.

RIP Alexander the Great

2010-02-12T07:50:00.000-08:00

Daria Shualy is founder of Sense of Fashion, an online community, shop, and blog for indie fashion, out to revolutionize fashion on the web. She's been a creative director for TV, print and web and has made clothes. She loves snowboarding and classic lit, and like Lucy from Peanuts, she doesn't want any downs, she wants just ups and ups and ups. You can contact her on Sense of Fashion www.senseofashion.com/daria Twitter twitter.com/darshu and Linked

RIP Alexander McQueen

I can't tell you anything about McQueen you don't already know or can't read for yourselves. As a lover of indie fashion, I'm usually not that much into high fashion. I love a good runway show as much as the next person, but for the most part it's people's personal style and new young talents which fascinate me the most.

Having said that, the thing I do love about high fashion is the extent to which it is art. And in this aspect, for me, no one was more of an artist than Alexander McQueen (Lee McQueen).

And if I had to choose what kind of artist he was, I'd have to say an architect or a painter. And not just any architect or painter - but a ground breaking brilliant one.

A few months ago, while playing on Polyvore, I created a set called Alexander the Great. It was a homage to McQueen's outrageous much disputed new platform shoes, the 12" ones from his spring 2010 collection, inspired by Charles Darwin's Origin of Species.

And while I created a collage surrounding the shoes, I found myself adding, on top of two fish, images of the works of Gustav Klimt, Antoni Gaudí, Frank Gehry, Hundertwasser and Le Corbusier. In my eyes, McQueen was as much a genius as any of them.

May he RIP.

Starting Tomorrow..

2010-02-10T20:32:00.001-08:00

I am making a post everyday. :P

Right now I cant; Im watching LOST!

Goodnight!
mL

http://themikelane.com

A look at today's photoshoot with Brittany High!

2010-01-30T23:18:00.000-08:00

Brittany is such a sweetheart and an amazing model. It was a little rough with the cold weather, but I think we can all agree that it was well worth it! Check out my site to see a few others.

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I Got My Website!

2010-01-27T14:37:00.001-08:00

www.themikelane.com

It's still under construction! Hang in there. ;)

Louisville Photography Collective

2010-01-20T19:17:00.000-08:00

If you're anywhere near Louisville you should definitely check it out.
LPC

How to PROPERLY take polaroids.

2010-01-11T11:30:00.000-08:00

Click for Details According to FORD

Models / Aspiring Models: No photographer can stand when they ask for a polaroid from and they get a picture where the hair is covering half of the face or the model is plastered with makeup or there is some crazy shadow covering you completely. Pull it back and keep it to a bare minimum. Seriously.

Modeling FAQ

2010-01-09T20:52:00.000-08:00

My friend Catherine posted this on Facebook and I liked it enough to share it with you all.

In response to several emails that I have received regards to modeling & how to get started, I decided that I would take some time and write a short novel on my straightforward opinions on certain subjects. Feel free to continue to message me if you have more questions!

Peace, Love & Cupcakes!

1 - BE PROFESSIONAL... Please! Its so simple yet so sad how many people I've seen fail at this. Act professional and you will be treated as a professional. Nothing can lead you to more jobs than a good reference from most or all of the photographers, designers, stylists, make up artists, etc. that you have worked with... and nothing will ruin your reputation faster if you fail. Don't be a flake, don't make stupid excuses, and always be 15 minutes early. That's right boys and girls: Early. Random Acts of God and jacked up traffic just HAPPEN so try to be prepared!

2 - Network. With the internet at your fingertips, you can reach thousands of photographers. Networking will help you build a strong portfolio and meet some fantastic artists. Don't take it for granted. Unfortunately a photographer may not be "professional" even though they call themselves that. Use good judgment. Always take an escort with you to shoots. And lastly, beware of the "M.W.C.'s" (man-with-camera). They just want an excuse to take pictures of a pretty girl, and it gets creepy. *

3 - Be a Chameleon. The more looks you can pull off, the more you can be used! If you only have one 'look', you can't go very far. It is SO very important to remain versatile. Especially when beginning. You want to be the blank canvas upon which the photographer or stylist can create their vision.

4 - Be Self Sufficient. Yeah, at some shoots the photographer or company might be very nice and hire a wardrobe stylist, makeup artist, and hair stylist. However this is unlikely on the start of your portfolio. There's nothing more impressive, besides your actual modeling, than to be able to style it all yourself. Experiment and go crazy in front of your mirror on a Saturday afternoon... or if your shy just go to the MAC counter. Either way, you'll learn something. Yes - I know a lot of things have been done hair, makeup, and style-wise. There are a lot of themes and genres of modeling that have been beaten TO DEATH!! Your job is to take bits and pieces of your own inspiration and putting it together in a unique way. It's how the creative world works, in everything from music to art to science. We advance using stepping blocks from the past and building on them.

5 - Posing and Expressions, its not the photographer's job, its yours. (I hit brick walls on this one occasionally) How can you leap past all the other models and into photographer's hearts? The key to posing is making it all look natural, no matter how unnatural the pose is. They always say "If it hurts, then it looks great!". It is hard, but learn to memorize how your body looks WITHOUT looking into a mirror. Memorize it. It's not vain - it's educational. Also, over-posing is no bueno and looks painfully awkward. Learn the boundaries.

6 - Agencies vs. Freelance. I have done both, and personally I love freelance a lot more. If you have enough work coming to you and you have the time to handle all of your own bookings, then I recommend the freelance route. Flexible scheduling and you are your own boss, what could be better? At the same time however, managing yourself will take up a lot more time than having an agency do it for you. Prepare for endless emailing.
If you prefer having somebody else manage you and your schedule, and you can find the right management for you, then the agency route may be the way to go. There are a lot of scams out there, be sure to meet with your agency in person if you can, read over your contract or agreements thoroughly. Unless you're purchasing something like cards, you shouldn't be paying them. Most agencies seem to work on a percentage deal, where they keep a certain percentage of every job they find you. Some agencies require exclusivity. Think carefully on whether you're prepared for the kind of commitment to a single agency, and if they can provide you with sufficient amount of work. If you are in a small town like me - non exclusive is probably the way to go.

7 - And Finally...Regarding Nudes: No I can't give you the right answer to "Should I or shouldn't I?" If you love nudes, and you are comfortable with your body no matter what shape it is, then go for it if you are 100% comfortable and are also entirely sure you will have no regrets. Remember, once a nude of you is up on the internet, consider it permanent. It's going to be up there, downloaded, saved, shared. There's no way to go around it. Prepare for the fact that there's a good chance your family or friends will find them, and they may not all support you. If you aren't prepared for this then you might need to consider passing on the nudes. I've known models who's families fully supported them, and others who completely disowned them. My take is simply that family is important, and so are your dreams. It's up to you which one you decide to choose should you need to.
-Will it ruin my career? I don't know, are you trying to become the next mainstream figure loved by kids of all ages? Yea, I would say that would ruin your chances. Do you work under a conservative office or as some kind of public figure for your community? Probably not a good choice either.
BUT, even if you have all these road blocks in your way and you still want to do nudes, more power to you.

*(Feel free to inquire for recommendations of ACTUAL professionals in the Louisville area if you aren't sure. I know several. It's a small town, but its got some REALLY manipulative scumbags!! ;-)

Now have fun out there and play nice with the other kids!

~ Catherine

35mm

2010-01-09T20:39:00.000-08:00

My grandfather gave me this Mamiya 35mm camera. He got it in 1978. I cleaned it up and have already started shooting. I cant wait to see how the shots turn out!

Ad Worthy?

2010-01-07T20:42:00.000-08:00

First of this look. What do you think?

Catherine Jones - MUA

New Print

2010-01-06T16:45:00.000-08:00

Contact me for purchase information.
themikelane@gmail.com
Subject: Gallery Print #1

Nice and Natural

2010-01-03T21:46:00.000-08:00

Another spread from my recent shoot with Laura.
Catherine Jones - MUA

Color Me Beautiful

2010-01-03T21:42:00.000-08:00

This was an outtake shot, but I enjoyed it. So I did some stuff to it. Hope you like it!
Catherine Jones - MUA

Welcome To My Blog

2010-01-03T14:13:00.000-08:00

Let's see how this works out.
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