Nude Erotic Black and white fine art photography gallery show Orange County CA and also celebrating my birthday June

Press Release/Article

Photographer Phillip Ritchie will be celebrating his 70th birthday on the weekend of June 22/23, 2012 with a gallery showing and party at Studio OC in Fountain Valley, CA. The party will showcase new images from his collection, performances by musical artist Christy Knowings, and two photography demonstrations given by Phillip Ritchie himself. This celebration and event is sponsored by Chanel Rene/Studio OC, is free admission/open to the public.

British-born photographer Phillip Ritchie began his work in commercial photography in his late fifties after a successful career restoring classic cars and building hot rods in his native England. After relocating to Southern California Ritchie became more involved in the artistic side of photography including fashion, fine art, nudes, and erotica. Ritchie’s signature style is unmistakable and he is especially known for angular lighting and strong composition in black-and-white photography, his favorite medium.

During the gallery showing Ritchie will be hosting two free lighting and composition workshops open to all attendees. “Shadows are a huge controlling influence in my thinking because they themselves control the movement of the model and the emotional feel of the images,” says Ritchie. Many local photographers who follow Ritchie’s blog have already registered to attend.

Ritchie will also be instructing workshop attendees on how he creates the composition of the photograph. “The subtle details within the subject's composition make the image speak… the tilt of the wrist, the angle of the neck, the shape of the lips… plus the shadows created,” explains Ritchie. “All of these elements combine to create a gratifying composition.”

Singer Christy Knowings, also one of Ritchie’s favorite models, will be performing live at the gallery party on Saturday night. Admission to the event is free for both nights. Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to phill@phillipritchie.com, or on Facebook: http://facebook.com/PhillipRitchiePhotography
Event Information

Date: Friday, June 22, 6pm-11pm and Saturday, June 23, 3pm-11pm
Location: Studio OC, 10562 Bechler River Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Entertainment: Christy Knowings (www.christyknowings.com)

black and white photography not nude or erotic, some where between

have worked with this model many times,  always create some amazing images with her ,
the 14 April was know different ,
 such an easy model to direct and such a beautiful person to shoot ,

broncolor and hasselblad at Smashbox studios MOPLA shoot LA 28 April 2012

just my thoughts,

 went to Shoot LA to see Michael Grecco and all the new lighting from broncolor  well it was some what over crowded   could not get a seat   was ok standing  ,
  could not hear him sound was muffled but was ok as totally under stood the lighting setups  he was creating and very much picked-up some tips and ideas ,his web site 

watched Tim Hogan  his web site   heard every-word, very interesting  table top setup and the way he described his way of working and using broncolor lights,
 much information from this ,
Tim Hogan  also had another table top set there, where you could get closer, I took advantage of this and asked him many questions,
which he answered and showed me with the broncolor  lights he was using how to create what I was interested in ,

I asked if he could change direction in his set up and change the lighting which he did and explained it all as he went ,
he gave me more information than the guys from broncolor ,

speaking of which they had a great studio setup many lights and 2 beautiful models and a pro photographer shooting it ,

I watch for a while thinking the photographer would say what she was doing and why with the lighting plus the  haselblad camera but alas no,

So asked the setup person on set  if the photographer was going to get another photographer to use this setup and camera  she said no,
so I asked what was the point of this setup we where all watching if you are not explaining what she is doing and why  ,

she told me I was very rude in asking and saying there was no point,

  well I am a professional photographer with a studio in Costa Mesa so would like to know what and why the photographer is doing this  with these lights which is why we are here and why you are showing us so we can be impressed and buy them ,

she told me this was not probably  for me if I needed to know,

 , mmm  so thousands of dollars worth of studio lighting and a 40 thousand dollar plus Hassellad  camera  link to Hasselblad  where not for professional photographers  which I am ,  now that is a some what misguided remark from her to me,

Anyway  Smashbox studio is an awesome studio with very helpful staff  Smashbox web site

so I did ask a person that looked like he was broncolor person he said what can I tell you, I replied that I was interested in knowing more about there  lighting he said what are you using  I said  Norman studio lighting, he replied  so you want to use professional lighting now  , mmm I just said thanks and moved on ,  that was a put down not appreciated ,there web site

so overall I had a great time ,meetup with many friends and made some new ones  , I think MOPLA is doing a great job with these advents and work shops and hopefully I will go to more ,

thats all for now , my web site

A Tribute to Richard Avedon and Model Veruschka

I am recreating some images which have a place in my photography journey,
 it is a way of remembering those who created the world of Fashion and Art that I work in ,
 this one with Morgan B , it was not easy,
 it makes you realize just how talented these people where ,

   my assistant makeup artist and stylist Elise Ann    Link for Elise

 

a very special photo shoot with Edith Henry-Edie Stylist

have worked with Edie as a model ,wardrobe stylist and makeup artist for some years now, but she did move to Texas 2 years ago  , and she did pop in about a year ago,

Edie web site

 well she was going to be in California for a few days in January  so called me about popping  in and going to lunch which we did
,while at lunch we spoke about shooting some updates for her
,well absolutely love shooting her ,Edie did had a bunch of clothes with her , well she is a wardrobe stylist and her makeup kit mmmm maybe Edie planed this photoshoot well I  am happy she did ,
 Edie just looks so vibrant with her redhair  hard to believe she has gone past 40 she still looks like a 30 year old model ,
so it was a very laid back photo shoot,  Edie just changed her clothes hair and makeup and did her own thing, ,
I just took pictures and listened to some great music, just wish they where all this easy, so here are some of my favorites ,

thank you Edie for a very special photoshoot

Christian Louboutin high heels can create shoe fetish erotica

these shoes are just awesome ,as is the model  and I am sure she does have a shoe fetish ,

Jeans editorial style black and white photography

some of the Black and White Jeans editorial shot's ,with model Romina ,

High Heel Boot Fetish black and white photography Topless model

more from the Boot shoe Fetish Series two models  plus two styles of high heel boots

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black and white not nude Shoe Fetish Erotic

this shoe fetish series is getting busy ,

Black and white Photography editorial grunge style

some time you get a model who is ok with a grunge look ,she under stands it is not about being pretty , Romina is one of those models,
 I guess as she is also an actor that helps have worked with her many times ,

Thigh High black Leather High Heel Boots

I also have a selection of models in Thigh high Boots I have created in black and White , these with my wide angle lens I like this look that it creates

casadei designer shoes with model IDiivil

these Casadei designer shoes have started a new series as I am  now shooting different models in them, this is IDiivil, from Model Mayhem

a Bride and her Wedding Dress Black and white Photography

I went to her wedding  just as a guest ,but wanted to shoot her not as a bride even-tho it was her wedding dress, she totally under stood as she has worked with me as a model for some years now ,and new I wanted to shoot her in black and white , these are not what a bride needs or wants but as a model and photographer we where both very pleased  with these , I just love them ,

model IDiivil screams because she is topless or happy, maybe

I said to model IDiiviL just have fun and scream ,
she looked at me like I had lost it ,so I said ok I will scream with you  so we did,

just love this look of her and it does make you feel good when you scream ,  try it some time  maybe when know one can hear you ,

Black and White Photography still shows how sexy and Erotic High Heel shoes are

  it must be the shape of High Heels and legs and our imagination ,that keep them even in black and white looking sexy and some what erotic ,

High Heel shoes Legs , just sexy and erotic

this series Erotica  in High Heels just keeps on going ,so many shoes,so many legs, so many models ,

Christian Louboutin red sole high heels sexy and erotic

 I think high heels are sexy and erotic to men and women,

Fashion Model, wedding dress and a mask ,Dysfunctional marriage

I was thinking the other day that maybe to a model , that modeling with photographers is like a Dysfunctional marriage,

you have to show feelings and emotions, so the photographer likes you, to get that look he needs, then you hide your true feelings behind a mask ,

which is what happens in a Dysfunctional marriage as this is not how you feel ,but the look others expect to see ,

so when I had the opportunity  to work with Stephanie a 5'11" fashion model all arms and legs,she is  just adorable to work with ,this is my second shoot with her ,

I spoke to her about this idea and she was up for it ,

so here is my idea on this , I have used a hand mirror to show the look I wanted and she is hiding her feelings behind it , the torn wedding dress are my thoughts on showing this ,

a chance meeting a new model mans silk shirt

by chance a fine art photographer friend of mine Mike Slygh came by my studio to go for lunch with a new model from out of state ,

at lunch I noticed she had a great personality and was very interested in talking about her photoshoots with Mike , saying she was really enjoying being a model and it was also fun,

so when we got back I said I  had some time if she wanted to shoot with me as my style is a lot different than Mikes ,

at first I was not getting anywhere, then I showed her a video about dance and movement ,  we shot some more,
I could see she was getting closer to where I wanted her to go,   then after previewing some shots she then understood , it is that magic that just happens ,

,some times you never know what you will get from a new model , totally love her shape and the sensual feel to these  thank you Nicole and Mike for stopping by

Chinese New Year 2012 year of the Dragon model Lianda photographer phillip ritchie

to all those that celebrate Chinese New Year ,

Carla Ross hair stylist Makeup artist Tony Ynot plus 3 amazing models

some times I do need other creative people to create ideas with, well Sunday the 8 January was one of those days ,
I really like working with artist such as Carla Ross a very cool and amazing  Hair stylist with her own salon, pus Tony Ynot an extraordinary  makeup artist ,
I had agreed to work with them at my studio as I need to just be a photographer  and shoot there Ideas as I needed a break from my own stuff,
well the three models just made my day just awesome to work with,   Jacqueline  Candice and Nettie all different but all just stunning ,so let them all do there own thing, these are just some of the many many looks we created that day ,
so thank you Carla, Tony, Jacqueline, Candice and Nettie ,for one amazing day and yes there are some black and white but  they still work for this concept ,