STEAMPUNK

According to Wikipedia: “Steampunk is a sub-genre of science fiction and speculative fiction, frequently featuring elements of fantasy that came into prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s.” The 1999 remake of the film, Wild,Wild West, was one of the first contemporary Steampunk motion pictures.

Think of Johnny Depp in Edward Scissor Hands.

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to photograph Steampunk hats and jewelry on eight ladies ranging in age through five decades.  Having put a “shout-out” on my GeminEye Images Facebook Page for models, three of the young ladies came from a local area middle school. As luck would have it, the models arrived early and the designers arrived late. Even though that cut into the photography time, it gave me the opportunity to speak with the moms prior to the shoot, so it was time well spent.

With Lady Gaga playing in the background, hats were matched with the models of the day and the photo shoot began.  Lights, ladies, props, hats, jewelry and camera equipment were everywhere I turned! One by one we shot the individual ladies wearing their Steampunk hats.  The hats were absolutely adorable and were made by two designers (one from New York, one from New Jersey).  Basic black is the foundation upon which embellishments of all types are added: keys, gears, buttons, pins, lace, feathers, and flowers.  The finished products are these adorable miniature hats that are just too cute!

With our time coming rapidly to a close, we quickly assembled the girls for a few group shots and before we knew it, the moms had arrived to pick them up.  It was a whirlwind of an afternoon for everyone!  Kudos to all the young ladies who hadn’t modeled before!  You did an excellent job! And to those who have been in front of my camera before, many thanks for returning and being a part of this photo shoot!

Thanks to Alyssa, Allie, Alex, Robyn, Shanoah, Olivia, Leanne, and Megan.

And to the designers, Debi, Red Robyn and Megan….thanks for bringing your amazing creations and taking the time to make the trip to CT.

Check out Wikipedia for some more interesting reading on Steampunk.