Our little secret

Once again I've compromised an image with a vision I had while listening to music. I think music moves my imagination, as it may with many others. Anyway, there are some specs listed below, as well as the lyrics themselves. Watch the video for on location setup. Enjoy!

The lost art of keeping a secret
~Queens of the Stone Age~


I've got a secret, I cannot say
Blame all the movement to give it away
You've got somethin, I understand
Holding it tightly, caught on command
Leap of faith, do you doubt?
Cut you in, I just cut you out


Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone


Look for reflections, in your face
Canine devotion, time can't erase
Out on the corner, locked in your room
I never believe them and I never assume
Still can't believe there is a lie
Promises promise, an eye for an eye
We've got something to reveal
No one can know how we feel


Whatever you do
Don't tell anyone


I think you already know
How far I'd go not to say
You know the art is gone
And I'm taking this all to the grave..

580 ex II left of subject (9-10ft), full power
430ex right of subject (7-8ft), 1/8 power
wireless flash trigger
50mm 1.4 lens at f/10
ISO 250
exposure 1/60 sec
remote shutter with 2 sec timer

2 images combined in CS5, and a few other things done, but that's my little secret.... :)

All I want is... more

I stopped today along my errands run to take a photo I had in mind. I've posted the final image here and on Flickr, along with a video description. (see below)

Something has to change.
Un-deniable dilemma.
Boredom's not a burden
Anyone should bear.

Constant over stimu-lation numbs me
and I wouldn't have
It any other way.

It's not enough.
I need more.
Nothing seems to satisfy.
I don't want it.
I just need it.
To feel, to breathe, to know I'm alive.

Finger deep within the borderline.
Show me that you love me and that we belong together.
Relax, turn around and take my hand.

ISO 100

f/7.1   (16-35mm  f/2.8L II USM) @21mm

1/50 sec

580 ex II left about 6 feet pointing up about 45 degrees (full power)

430 ex right about 4 feet - raised about 9ft and pointing down 125 degrees ? (full power)

wireless shutter

wireless flash (cowboy studio)

Video:

Jordan

Yesterday was another long day in a series of endless long days. Heavy thunderstorms roamed through the area all day, and I got the inside of my car washed in one early shower incident. Despite the storm factor we had some beautiful intervals of sunshine, and I insisted my client not postpone our shoot in the afternoon.

Jordan, his mother, and I spent a few hours yesterday getting some senior pictures taken. From the streets and alleyways of Main Street Stroudsburg, to a graveyard, and finally ending up at Mountain View Park. We only had to dodge a little bit of drizzle at one point, and overall I think it went very well.

Well, let's just see what you think...

Stephen Lippay

570.369.0722

stephenlippay@yahoo.com

Shane's Hellabalooza Birthday Bash

I have some friends that tend to lean a little towards the dark side, and that's cool because deep down a part of me loves to get in touch with the demons within. Besides that, the under-worlders are much more fun than your average folk..

So my friend Shane threw his birthday party this year with a mandatory demon dress code. Although I swear most of these guys and gals look like this all the time. Shane is a makeup artist in the horror realm, as well as having produced a few short films, and many photographs along with. Visit him on Facebook:

Shane Izykowski

I only shot for a brief period that night, but caught some of the hellions showing their true characters.

Enjoy!

Rezlep

I bet there's a flask inside that book.. 

First thing I did was make a deal with the Devil..

bastard burned me though...

♥ Skelly ♥

I knew I was in the right place..

Some of these ladies may mess with you head.. literally..

Take a crack at the baby.. what kind of goodies are in this small child..?

The man himself, getting groped, big stud..

Before you leave, visit Skelly out back.. you've been a bad boy.. 

Thanks Shane! We love you brother. Thanks for great dusk til dawn..

Sweet 16 Masquerade Under the Stars

I recently photographed a sweet 16 party for a wonderful Indian family at a local resort. I wanted to put it on my blog because it was a really exciting, beyond the norm (for me anyway) party. The extraordinary dresses worn by some of the women (called saris?)..the jewelry (bangles).. all popping with color and extravagant style.. It's quite more appealing than your typical wedding black and white tux's and dresses. The dance and the entertainment was quite a show as well. All in all, a good time was had by everyone, including me.

The following photos show some highlights of the event with brief descriptions.

Did I mention it was a surprise party?

(masquerade under the stars)

masks provided for all guests

wide shot of venue decor

teamwork

Christina enters surprised

love from friends and family

Christina returns dressed as the star of the show

The following includes family and friends performing for Christina:

After the performances:

Christina lights 16 candles

friends surround the birthday girl

father and daughter dance

father and daughter dance

Time to party!

During the evening many family members grouped together to get pictures taken. The following are only a few examples:

proud mother and father with  Christina

I expressed my thanks to the family for having me there that evening. They were very satisfied with my services, and absolutely adore all the photos, and have insisted on covering more family events and needs in the future.

I look forward to it..  ;)

The Age of Innocence

I know at times I feel like I'd like to be a kid again. To have no responsibilities, to wake up every day knowing that everything I need will be there, and it isn't even a thought or concern. To have no real agenda, and to just roll through the day doing one thing after the next at my leisure. I think that's why the lottery seems so appealing.

The reality is that I do enjoy some of the responsibilities of the adult life (note that I said some).  As I get older and more mature; interests and what is important to me have changed a bit. What's also imperative is that I hope I never lose the awe and wonder of life that I had as a child. The laughter, the silliness, the ability to not always take things so seriously.. To not really care so much what others think of me, not have to impress..

I think as grow into adults, we begin to be exposed to the society around us. We begin to have expectations of ourselves(and others), and slowly develop deep ingrained fears.. which mostly we don't realize, and they begin to drive us in our lives. Running on a sense of who I need to be, how I need to be, what I need to do, and what I need to be okay in this lifetime.. causing stress, and anxiety, issues... literally self-induced..

I think that sense of wanting to be a child again comes from the feeling deep down to want to be truly free.. And the coolest thing is that we can be free as adults.. If we wake up, and truly take a look at ourselves, our lives, and what's truly important..

Anyway, this post was really meant to show off a few photos of I have done of children...but as I started I had these thoughts.. ;)

For single, family, and senior portraits(done on location), executive head-shots, etc... call me or contact me. Until then, Enjoy life... 

Stephen Lippay

570.369.0722