Current Project: Heroes and Heartbreakers

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Heroes and Heartbreakers is my attempt to revisit my early photo styling, influences, and inspiration found in urban art, vinyl toys and pop art. The title of the series is borrowed from a vinyl toy series I started collecting early this year. The models are motivated by typical superhero characteristics, is she a hero or a heartbreaker? The setting of the shoot took place at Clarion Alley and the photos feature the amazing murals and graffiti that can be found in this single area. I found it fitting to have the shoot take place in this environment. Alleys are common setting for super heroes and villains to battle it out. I decided to manipulate the murals and graffiti as backdrops to create further interaction between character and environment, as well as to explore elements of action and impact.

 

I Want This More Than Life

Belief in the breeze,
The smoky morning haze.
The sun on her face,
and the touch of lovers' hands.
The pain that comes today,
Is here, then goes away.

And we are homeward bound,
And I,
I want this more than life,
I want this more than life,
I want this more than life.

To touch something real,
Will help your wounds heal,
Like the sun on your face,
The dreams of starry nights.

And we are homeward bound,
And I,
I want this more than life,
I want this more than life,
I want this more than life...

I want this more than life.

By Whitley

Golden Gate Lover

Golden Gate Lover by francescabalaguer featuring 3/4 leggings

My personal style

Summer Romance by The Redwalls

...Oh, that change, came over me
And I find it lovely
And all the sounds, space, and time took a break
as we listed promises that lovers make.

But falling that storms outside, the rain is coming
And I fell in love with my darling.

...So cast out by the storms and the rain and the wind
an old flame set a light again
And so all these things come back to me in waves
And i fell in love with you darling
 

Time goes on and feelings change
infatuation fades away
The ties that bind begin to fray
Oh oft alone and not decay

Please don't let me hear you say goodbye, darling
Please don't let me hear you say goodbye.

...Please, don't let me hear you say goodbye!
I'm in heaven when you smile. 

Sia | Breathe Me

International Photo Awards!

Very pleased to share that two of my entries placed in the IPA 2010. The Majestic series and It's So Good It's a Crime! placed 2nd and 3rd respectively.

You can view the gallery of winners HERE.

God is so good, this is such a blessing. I am so thankful. Thank you to Gregangelo Herrera, Darkhijav Damba,Roman and Elijah Seabock, Marissa Lendhart,Velocity Circus, Brendan Ramsden and Dynamo Donut! I share all this with you. You guys are so inspiring!

Heroes and Heartbreakers Preview 2...

Photography and Styling: Francesca Balaguer

Make-up: Todd Hartman

Hair Styling: Rebecca Butz

Model: Alicia Forbrich

Photo Assistant: Merlin Jackson