Fort Greene Portraits | LouAnn & Roland

LouAnn and Roland are long time residents of Brooklyn's Fort Greene, and on the eve of LouAnn's 30th Birthday, were in search of some timeless photos to document her epic year. Fort Greene is a lot like Harlem in that it has become very gentrified and in the process, many new eateries and shops have arrived. What a fun nabe! 

Before our shoot I just happened to watch the documentary {highly recommended!} Brooklyn Boheme, and was feeling super inspired by the many artists who have come before me. If you haven't had a chance to see it, check it out. Great perspective of the 1990's artist's movement in Brooklyn. 

Happy Birthday LouAnn and thank you Roland for being such a good sport! 

EXHIBIT | Faces of Harlem at Shrine World Music

As the year comes to a close, it is with great excitement that Faces of Harlem makes yet another appearance in the community. For those of you who know me, you know I am very much a grassroots type gal, always looking for a way to promote my community and  the beautiful cast of characters who share this little plot of land we call "home." Well, Shrine World Music, literally around the corner from my residence, graciously exhibited my Faces of Harlem series and last night we had a little "sip and see" (© Brian Jones!) to celebrate. I had no idea what to expect but we had a GREAT {good looking!} turnout. Thank you to friends and fans who have made this project thrive. 

As I look towards 2013, I have a firm committment to writing a few grants for funding so my ever growing list of yet-to-be muses will realize. Will you be one of them?! Email to: studio@ilenesquiresphotography.com if so! 

Limited edition hardcover Faces of Harlem hardcover ($40) and soft cover ($20) books for sale. Available for local pick up or free delivery. Of course, it is cheaper to purchase directly from the studio however, for the zealous readers out there, feel free to purchase directly from Blurb: HARDCOVER & SOFTCOVER. 

A few memories from the evening ...

{and it is duly noted that one should never try out new equipment on super important nights! iPhone only photos <<<< insert very sad face here!}

PHOTO OF EXHIBITION

 YOURS TRULY WITH BOOK DISPLAY.

 CHATTING UP PAST AND FUTURE MUSES, INCLUDING THE ILLUSTRIOUS, LATRESSA. 

 HERE SHE IS POSED UP NEXT TO HER PHOTO!

LATRESSA'S ORIGINAL PHOTO.

RENAULD AND BRIAN GETTING READY TO PURCHASE HARDCOVERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. SUPER GIFTS FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY ALIKE!

BRIAN'S OG PHOTO.

RENAULD LOOKING FLY AS EVER!

CHESTER, ONE OF MY OLDEST HARLEM FRIENDS AND MY HUSBAND, JORGE (STILL WAITING ON HIS TURN!).

 OLD COLLEGE BUDDIES, DOING COLLEGE THINGS!

 JONTE AND A FRIEND TAKE A PEAK.

JONTE LOOKING ICE COLD!

 BRIAN, JANICIA AND RENAULD, FRIENDS AND SUPPORTERS OF FOH.

 CHARLITO OF CHARLITO'S COCINA & MY FAVE TRAVEL BUDDY, JAXIRA.

 SHRINE STAFF SUPPORT FOH!

 CHATTING UP FRIENDS AND FANS

 TIFFANY, ONE OF MY FAVORITE FELLOW HARLEMITES AND LONG TIME FRIEND

Brooklyn Bridge Park Portraits | Kendrick

Kendrick wanted a few shots to celebrate his epic 30th birthday. He definitely brought his A game to our Brooklyn Bridge Park shoot! 

Fanny's Headshots | Santa Monica Pier

Fanny is a mutual friend who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in LA. She's awesome {+beautiful!} and launching a new website for her business, which is why she came to me for some photos during my west coast tour last week. Check out a few snaps from our shoot! 

FACES OF HARLEM | Published, for sale!

Drum roll please... this weekend marked the debut of the limited edition FACES OF HARLEM book! Hard covers are $40, soft covers are $20 and shipping is free. Of course, it is cheaper to purchase directly from the studio however, for the zealous readers out there, feel free to purchase directly from Blurb: HARDCOVER & SOFTCOVER. 

Signing my first hardcover sale!

If you've been following the studio you may have noticed our booth at the Harlem Arts Festival this weekend. Faces of Harlem, thei images, also made a debut exhibiting  nine 11 x14 fine art prints on linen matte paper, with a white matte border {see images below}. They were simply beautiful and if you're interested in purchasing, please send inquires to studio{at}ilenesquiresphotography{dot}com for price list.

 

Head Shots | Alisa

Head shots are not really my forte but with the ongoing influx of Groupon clients and their varying needs, I am certainly broadening my skill set. Alisa, an aspiring actress, needed some new head shots. She mentioned that she always looks "angry" in photos  and that she's actually not so comfortable in front of the camera. I mean, really, Alisa?! If anything, your head shots prove that you are a superb actress!