Finally Fall pt III
From a series of 3. Limited Edition archival large format fine art prints available.
Finally Fall pt II
From a series of 3. Limited Edition archival large format fine art prints available.
Moto Guzzi custom build by Justin Turner
I recently was hired to photograph a new project from custom vintage motorcycle builder Justin Turner. This bike was recently completed and has already been sold to a buyer here in Los Angeles. I haven’t done a lot of transportation photography and I’m pleased with the way that this series came out.
Initially we were looking at locations around his shop to shoot the bike but eventually settled on the freight elevator, as there are some great textures in there. I’ve been leaning away from using strobes in some of my projects lately, but brought them just in case we decided to light a little bit. Ultimately I ended up using natural light and I think it turned out nicely.
I just launched my print store! Check it out!
I’m thrilled to announce that after a great deal of time, planning and work, I’ve launched the first version of my online print store. I’m pleased to be working with Photoshelter, who have been working hard in the photo industry for a very long time to make things better.
My first featured gallery consists of images that I’ve made on the go over the past year. It will be updated regularly, and all photos will be limited to 10 prints in each size run. Once they are gone, they are gone.
Yesterday’s Instagrampage
If you’re not following me on instagram, my username is @justinsullivan.
I went on an adventure through Boyle Heights and into East LA yesterday and found a world of bright colors and interesting compositions. Here’s what I saw:
Lister
I first became aware of Anthony Lister’s work last year while traveling around the US. I took the month off to go explore and see what there was to be seen. I spent a lot of time in New York photographing street art and there was one particular mural in Williamsburg that stood out.
The more I looked at it, the more I liked it. Turns out I wasn’t the only one.
In the time since, Lister has become one of the artists in the street community that has been getting a lot of traction, and rightfully so. Fresh perspective and a style that shows a great personal voice. He’s definitely an artist that I keep my eye on, and I always get excited when his work pops up in LA where I live. He’s even had work commissioned by The Standard hotels in Hollywood and New York, and had a wonderful solo show that I attended recently at THIS Los Angeles Gallery.
Here’s a recent mural around my neighborhood downtown that I liked
My friend Bobby over at The Fox is Black has a fun slideshow of a Lister show from 2008 at New Image gallery that’s fun too:
Quit Your Sobbing and Call me in the Afternoon
Here are a couple of videos that are worth a look as well.Thanks Vimeo, and BOOOOOOOM for inspiring the post.
MEGGS x LISTER x KID-ZOOM from itdrewitself on Vimeo.
Anthony Lister from Spencer Keeton Cunningham on Vimeo.
I have to say it was a good day.
I spent the day hanging out with one of my favorite rappers of all time yesterday. So legit. Ice Cube, of the legendary NWA, Westside Connection, and solo stuff.
I never thought I would have the chance to kick it with this cat, let alone spend the whole day on set making iconic images with a talented pleasant photographer like Eric Williams
I even saw the lights of the goodyear blimp…
Photo Copyright Eric Williams 2011
Spill
Model: Hannah Doerksen
HMUA: Michelle Anyanwu
Photographed by Justin Sullivan
Copyright 2011 Justin D. Sullivan All Rights Reserved
Olivier Zahm exhibits in Los Angeles
This evening I took a trip out to the West Side of LA for the opening of Olivier Zahm’s new photographic exhibit, “The Secrets of Photographing Women” at Lead Apron. The gallery is a beautiful space with a fantastic bookstore attached. The work was classic Zahm: women, statues, some snippets of his life, all with the flair of someone whose existence hinges on something besides having to work tremendously hard. Visually, the imagery is certainly evocative, and in line with what one expects from the founder and editor of Purple Magazine. Sexy, stark and bold. What the man lacks in technical ability, he makes up for in access and brashness. Overall I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and found Olivier to be a pretty plesant fellow. The event was well attended, and I ran into a few friends, as well as being pleasantly surprised by Jared Leto and his silly Ugg slippers. Haha.
If you get a chance to pop by Lead Apron, it’s worth a look. The prints are reasonably priced at $500 apiece and are of course a limited run.
Special thanks to Natalie Toren for taking the photographs this evening.
Los Angeles, I’m Yours
My collaboration with The Fox is Black (formerly Kitsune Noir), Los Angeles I’m Yours, is going extremely well. I’ve been shooting up a storm the past two weeks and can’t wait to debut the new work! We are in the process of building the website with a team of designers so that it will be ready to go by next month.
I’m so happy to be working with such great people and meeting so many wonderful talented artists and creatives.
One picture for now, then back to editing!
Artist Tim Biskup
Sister Crayon
In spite of being tired last night I managed to make it out to School Night at Bardot again to see what wonderful things I could see. The first band, Shel, wasn’t up my alley, so I didn’t photograph them. Is that dumb? I don’t know. But I don’t like to take pictures of girls who sing about dragons, so there.
The band I DID want to photograph didn’t disappoint. Sister Crayon is a very talented group from Sacramento. I don’t always get to say that I’m impressed by a band’s performance, but I was last night. Lots of energy, heartfelt and sincere without being at all sappy. Do check them out.
Also, this is their latest video, which does not suck.
Portfolio update!
The people portfolio got a much needed overhaul today! Check it out! Some exclusive, never before seen pictures goin’ on!
Also, please note that the permanent URL is no longer justinsullivanphotography.com, but http://justinsullivanphoto.com 🙂
Gary Clark Jr.
Gary is one of my favorite guitar players to watch live. It’s incredible to see his command of the instrument, and almost channel a half dozen old blues singers. This kid is already well on his way to becoming a household name and is poised to make some serious waves in the music industry.
Andrew Lee some mo’
Here’s another portrait of my friend Andrew Lee from a shoot we did a while back.
Set Etiquette
The gracious folks over at A Photo Assistant asked me to write an article for them a little while back. After a few weeks of rolling it around in my brain, I decided to put together an article about set etiquette. There’s a lot of things that assistants don’t learn in photography school that could get them into trouble on set. So I figured it would be a great opportunity to share some of the things that I’ve picked up over the years.
Here’s a link to the article: Click Click
Kelsey Karrasch
I did a shoot with the very talented Kelsey K recently, and pulled make up inspiration from the fantastic Interpol video for Lights, directed by Mr. Charlie White. Here is one of my favorites.
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