Steve Bonini In the "Land of the Big Sky"

Steve recently spent a few days in Montana.  

Here are some point and shoot personal images, Steve Bonini style.

 

 "The  one thing for me has and always will be Emotion. "

"Whether or not there is a person in the photograph, I strive to ignite inner stirrings of passion, longing, motivation, and connection." SB

 Works for me.  When I saw these, I felt the vastness and beauty yet emptiness of the land.  How quiet and deserted places are that once had life.  The Patriotism of times past in towns that no longer bustle with commerce.

Not a soul on the street and like so many small towns across America, For Sale signs in the windows.

In just a few images Steve tells a story and truly evoked emotions in me.

Rick Chou, Frankie the lizard and APL Shoes

  Frankie, the lizard, showed up on set with a bit of trepidation.  Rick held him and stroked his warm, soft belly a few times, whispered to him and soothed his savage soul.  The bonding was complete.  Later,  Rick realized that his initial shyness was all for the extra belly strokes!  Frankie loved being in front of the camera.  He sat under the hot lights all day, basking in their warmth.  He was patient and took direction like a pro.  What a fantastic model.

Frankie, of course, wanted to see his images and give his feedback.  He spent quite a bit of time with the Digi Tech going over the images discussing angles, lighting and making sure the final picks showed off his youthful and well toned physique.

Afterwords, he hung out with the crew.  Just like one of the guys.  His mellow, yet colorful personality had everyone on the set fawning all over him. 

What a superb day with Frankie the lizard.

PS. He was adopted by a young son of one of the assistants, who adores him and grooming him for his next modeling gig.