Models...If you must have a Manger do your reseach 1st

Models PLEASE... I repeat PLEASE, if you HAVE to have a "manager" (sigh idk y, but anyway) Make sure they know at least SOMETHING about management and ummmmm "MODELING". Talking to some of these dummy's i can tell they have NOOO idea what im talking about, hell sometime i just make up terms and say random shit just to amuse myself.... But in short, your missing opportunity's dealing with these jokers...

 

 

I asked this one joker if his model was registered under the DCF77.1 to make sure she can be legally paid for a project under DC law... This asshole said yea, its all taken care of, she can be paid.... Do yall know what DCF77.1 is? Shit its a electrician term for a transmitter to broadcasting a time signal in Germany, i added on the .1 to be a smart ass to myself LMAOooooo. That idoit actually said yea to that shit lol

Perfect example of using inspiration without STEALING

Here is a perfect example of using inspiration of a idea without STEALING it from the original user. While watching old videos like i always do when im bored, i put on the Ciara "Promise" video, and there in it i seen something that caught my attention that i thought hell, id love to shoot that (BUT IN MY OWN VERSION).

So while viewing it i paused it on certain parts and took a few screen captures of it. I contacted two different models that i thought would be good for bringing this idea to life with my twist on it. Both models declined the idea, so i went on to another model i thought would knock it out. Im so glad now both of them passed on it now that i look at the images.

Anyway point is, when you see a idea you like its ok to duplicate it as long as you put your own spin on it...This is just my two cents... Below are the screen shots of the video that i presented to the models and got the idea from.

Point also, STOP being scared to try different shit, you fail when you DON'T try.

 

 

 

Points of interest in video 2:30 and though out.

 

A few shots from my shoot

Warning: Days of Eric giving a FUCK are behind us, so don't look at it as I've changed, lets just call it a Reawakening.

-Eric

Why being published means SHIT now and days

NOT HATING BUT TEACHING RATHER. 

I have turned down Countless "publication" offers for this reason right here... This is a tear sheet from a Publication, SMFH, its so much wrong with this on so many levels i could go on for days... Now do you see why i say being Published means NOTHING now and days...This is NOT a knock on anybody who's published or anything, but come the fuck on lol. There needs to be a standard set in this industry, and i refuse to submit work to a mag that passes shit like this on.

 

 Its going to be hard for ANYBODY to tell her anything about anything now.  "Is there anybody you look up to in the modeling industry?"

Of course shes going to say Tyra and Naiomy (Which is spelled Naomi).  THAT'S BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY PEOPLE IN MODELING SHE KNOWS OF!!!!!

Sorry for he LOOONNGGG late updates.

Ill be starting back on my blogs again starting today, ive been a little busy but this is no excuse to not update the blog, so be on the look out for alot more content coming and the rants that im famous for.

Since the break i have been working with a new model. Be on the look for more pics from Trina

Extending a background/ seemless paper Editing in Photoshop

This tutorial shows you how to quickly extend the background in Photoshop

 

After a inbox i decided to just make a video about it.

 

For more videos go to http://www.lovislov.com/AllVideos

Enough already, im sick of it

Rant:

I am sooo fuggin tried of seeing this pose from all you so called "models". I'm tired of scrolling down my feed and seeing every female with some T&A calming to be a model. THIS IS NOT MODELING, this is showing your ass. Looking though your so called port and 8/10 pics is your ass to the camera looking over your shoulders.
 

I'm also tired of black women that so called wanting to be models taking this route. There are other ways of modeling w/o your ass hanging out. Commercial (like the girls in your JC penny, walmart, any print ad advertisement, that's also modeling, and paid work) Fashion, Editorial it's all kinds of other types.
 

And if eye candy is the route you want to go then fine, but at least work out your body and find a photog that can shoot you decent pictures. It's 90% bad pictures floating around fb. I'm talking total crap. Orange skin, terrible skin edits, cut off limbs, bad rat head weaves all kinds of crap.
 

Some of you 300pounds women have the nerve to throw on eye candy outfits and poke your ass out, it's not sexy its sicking. How many of you women even wanted to be a model until you seen some ass pictures on facebook and thought hey i can do this too.
 

Shout out to the real models out here that understands what it takes to be a model, the women who study modeling, who practice for hours in the mirror. Who knows what a real photographers work suppose to look like. I love you all and wish u success in your career or grind to make it one.
 

Delete me, report me or block me I don't care but it had to be said.
I blanked out this face on the girl out of respect to her picture. But it really doesnt matter cuz you'll see millions more of this pose today. Bet me on that.

Late Entry #2 - New MUA and 2 head shot shoots

Working with a new MUA on the set today, decided to try out Kiaira after a friend of her's told me how good she is. I decided to give her a chance, and i like the results of the shoot. First we worked with one of my favorite Muses Simone. Check out Key at work in this BTS shot.

After she finished with Simone, she went straight to work on the next client, but ill get back to her in a moment. After make up completed Simone and i went right to the studio room for the shoot. Check out the BTS of that, i swear i have the smallest studio on the earth, but you'd never know it once you see the results of the finished project. I love having new clients come over and say "Damnnnn you shoot here, i thought you had one of them big ass studio's". May that be a lesson to all new Photogs, use the space you have available, stop with the excuses, make that shit work for you until you cant no more.

I'll post the results from this shoot as they become available in a future blog.

After we wrapped up our 1st shoot of the day we went to work with Kiara, no that's not a misspelling we had 2 "Keys" on set. Kiaira the MUA and Kiara our next client, so you can only image how confusing that could get. 

After Make up was done off to the studio for round 2, Kiara has a beautiful smile and i loved her personality, really good to work with. Check other BTS shot of the light set up and space, pics will be posted later as well.

That was my day for Saturday the 26th, had a nice month to wrap up, met alot of good people and made some long term relationships though networking.

Until later im out, be sure to check out the website for some of my work and book your shoot with Lov is Lov.

www.lovislov.com

Late Entry #1- New Continuous lights (Hot lights)

Just ordered and received a new pair of hot lights via ebay... If you you dont know nothing about anything, shop ebay 1st before you spend any money the deals are amazing. Anyway picked up a new light for only $31 dollars. Here is the link if you want that deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/110825282471?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

These are a good set of lights and i recommend any and all Photographers and Videographers to always have at least a pair. You never know when your going to need them. I use these lights for everything, place a nice umbrella on it and defuse some of the light because it is hard strong light, shit that's 500watts right at your ass. I use them on Video sets, when my MUA needs to do make up on a client, webcam brightness anything, just pick you up a pair. Oh and the light stands are NOT included.

Here are some pics i took of them after its shipped and placed on a light stand.

Long day of editing

Nothing to report today, long night of video editing. Had a chance to get a edit done of Zo, check it out.

Other than this one im taking myself to bed... Goodnight all

Music Video and 2 photography shoots. ANOTHER busy weekend

Sorry for the late admission but its been crazy as hell again this weekend. Started with my Friday night of another night of long music video editing, this time i was continuing on working on Khidar video which is almost finished, well 50% at least.... I hope anyway lol

Saturday morning woke up @ around 8:30am after going to bed at 2am i had to get my gear together to shoot U.R.M Music video. This was a Big video and shot on 3 different locations, i think at least 50-60 people showed up. And that's alot of people to move to 3 different locations, but we got it done.

Thanks for all the people who came out and supported the group and me as a the director/video producer.

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After that me and the misses spent some QT time together @ Olive gardens, i swear on the ride home i was so tried i wanted to fall asleep driving, but of course i didn't, i had to stay alive for Sunday shoots lol.

Woke up Sunday around 8am, my 1st shoot was at 10:30.

As my re-shooting my whole entire port, im in the process to gather more male models. I started out with my long time school Homie Zo. Zo has the build that makes me want to get my fat as back in the gym, im going to get there i swear i am, one day, just today is not the day. Here is a unedited sneak peak of one of the shots from the shoot.

After wrapping up Zo's shoot back to the studio to meet with up and coming R&B superstar Danarian Taylor. Its no doubt in mind D is going to blow the hell up crazy, talking bout talent. Singing and dancing he's got the whole package. Here is a sneak peak of a UNedited picture from our shoot today.

So now im crazy beat to death tired lol, but it was all worth it. Thanks for checking out the blog and supporting LovisLov, its been a hell of a journey and its alot more to do and adventures to go.

Make sure if you want to book a shoot you contact me with your details and ill make sure we make it all happen.

www.lovislov.com

Eric Costley

202.812.2904

BTS
Rum and Khidar free styling in between video takes at a music video.

What a busy weekend...Got alot of things done

Whoooaaah, finally weekend is over, had a blast and got alot of things done, alot of projects completed and a few started. After a full night of editing Friday till like 2:30am Saturday morning, i woke up at 8:30 to start getting prepared for my 1st shoot at 10:30. My favorite MUA (make up artist) Freda Adams met me at the house to start make up with our 1st model Jade. 

 Now let me tell you about Jade, this girl has a really good chance of making it in the world of modeling. She a really good listener and follows direction really well. She has the prefect look, and a smile to die for, im sure if she keeps on the right track your going to see her in alot of print ads and commercial placements in the future. Just remember where you saw her 1st :-)

Here a sneak peak from the shoot

After a good shoot, pack up and head back to the house and prep for the next shoot with Mia.

While Freda and Mia is doing the make up work im in the studio room working on a graphic design project in Photoshop for a up coming clients Party. 

After make up is done, i stop the editing and pick up the camera for the beginning of the next shoot.

 I know for sure i better not EVER hear any of my photographer friends complain about space any more. But never the less we got that the shoot done and the results are banging. Stay turned for the pics after editing.

Sunday i spent the entire day building and updating my Website which is still under construction but you can check it out here. www.lovislov.com. Also updated my facebook page and a few other social networks... If your a Photographer and you aint out here networking, good luck.

Finished up a few other small projects and now im here typing this blog out.

So now people when you are wondering what the hell im doing if i miss a phone call, text or a message, its not that im avoiding you, im probably doing just doing something. Or I could just be avoiding ya :^)

The things you can do with a iphone these days...AMAZING

Im really impressed by the things you can do on a iPhone these days. A good friend of mines AJ went out with me on a photo shoot and was like what what i can do with the phone. As i was shooting the model he was recording me on his iPhone 4, after a while i completely forgot he was recording. The next morning he showed me this video posted. This was ALL shot and EDITED on his phone, EVERYTHING, no addition equipment.
Edited with iMovie app

The model is J. Roulette. Of course i have to show the end results and the pictures.
(Pictures below shot with my D7000)

Nothing to talk about today, spending the night editing

Pretty much what the title says, spending the night editing a picture i shot a while back...
The model name is Nneka, be on the look out for more of her from lov is lov.

From Lightroom to Photoshop

Man i need to take my ass to sleep.

Paid Assignments only!!!!?????

I swear i don't understand how models on MM can have that on their profiles and have a port that looks like utter shit. Ive seen models with less than 2 shoots in their port list it. Models with bathroom mirror shots list it, you gotta be shitting me (no pun intended).  If you want to be paid as a model then you need to display a product (you) that is worth paying. If i see your entire port has the same damn facial expression on every picture it makes a easy pass for me. Check out a message i had with a model on there a while ago.

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This is a model who put out her own casting call for a shoot, she has her port listed as "paid only" and when it gets responded to she cant even provide a ride for for own self... What a fucking joke. The convo goes on to asking for a ride and how its not but such and such distance from me, but that's not the point. If your putting out there that your a professional you need to carry yourself like one. Needless to say this shit got super passed on.

BTS of Bit Kittens Music Video Shoot

Just wrapping up another music video, this time im with Dc's own Big Kittens. Make sure you stay tuned for the video when it drops we had a good time and it looks to be a success.

Building the background

"you want to do what in this part"

Directing the shoot, standing with cuzo Dre

Shot this one at Studio 400 in Lorton VA. Shout out to URM for stopping by to make a cameo appearance. Also thanks for Mojo for dropping pass and bringing a light that we needed for the set up.

I don't always play lotto, but when do.... I never win. Stay win-less my friend.

Played the 640 million dollar lotto today, of course i prayed for the winning ticket like everybody else.... and guess what........I loss of course lol...Maybe next time