I was photographing a show at Henry's Swing Club in Chicago, and Olive Oztentatious was sitting in the corner texting on her phone. The light from the phone was really all that was lighting her and I got this shot.
Camille Leon and the Red Flag
This was a shoot that came together in my mind a couple weeks ago. I'd seen Camille Leon perform this number at the Kiss Kiss Cabaret and I thought it would make for a very cool studio shot, and a great opportunity to break out the Lensbaby.
Camille Leon
Camille was wonderful. She nailed the attitude and spun that flag over and over again until we got the right look. More images from this set to come, but in the meantime here are some performance shots of the number.
Camille Leon performing at the Kiss Kiss Cabaret
Camille Leon performing at the Kiss Kiss Cabaret
Lady Annabelle
This is one of my favorite burlesque photos, and one of the earlier images in my portfolio. Shooting burlesque keeps you sharp. It's like shooting sports, but in dimly lit clubs and there are no rules.
Lady Annabelle of the Belmont Burlesque Revue, shot at the Broken Hearts Bulesque Ball, 2009
Alas, poor Yorick
Teamed up with burlesque star Deja Sue for some new portraits. Deja Sue has an incredible collection of oddities, including this tiny skull.
Coo Coo Cachoo
Coo Coo Cachoo from the Kiss Kiss Cabaret's 3rd Anniversary Show.
Helena Handbasket
Chicago burlesque star Helena Handbasket.
Chicago Burlesque Photo of the Day
My image of Eva LaFeva made it to the photo of the day at chicagoburlesque.com!
Chicago Burlesque dancer Eva LaFeva
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret - Expanded Gallery (6-8-13)
It brings me great pleasure to present you with an expanded selection of images from last weeks Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Chicago's finest weekly comedy & burlesque cabaret. If these images pique your interest, consider getting some tickets for tonights performance.
If you do, look for the guy with the camera and say hi! (Tonight it'll be Trevor Kelly)
The images below are Not Safe For Work.
The Kiss Kiss Cabaret - Expanded Gallery (5-5-13)
It brings me great pleasure to present you with an expanded selection of images from last weeks Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Chicago's finest weekly comedy & burlesque cabaret. This weeks featured performers were Eva La Feva and Ammunition. If these images pique your interest, consider getting some tickets for tonights performance.
If you do, look for the guy with the camera and say hi! (Tonight it'll be Trevor Kelly)
The images below are Not Safe For Work.
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The Kiss Kiss Cabaret - Expanded Gallery (3-29-13)
It brings me great pleasure to present you with an expanded selection of images from last weeks Kiss Kiss Cabaret, Chicago's finest weekly comedy & burlesque cabaret. This weeks featured performer was Eva La Feva. If these images pique your interest, consider getting some tickets for tonights performance.
If you do, look for the guy with the camera and say hi!
The images below are Not Safe For Work.