The Word. – Russell Fleming Photographer

Well its been a while since posting.. and in this very cut throat industry, things have to change and move on to keep one fresh

So I have opened a new sister site, Russell Fleming Men. Its only focus is to showcase my work with Male Models, whether its Fashion, Sensual or Classic nude its all there for you to see.

The guy i shoot also have the opportunity to use RFM as a platform for their modelling careers. My aim is to make sure the guys i deal with, work with reputable clients and photographers, and steer clear of poor work and badly paid jobs..

So for those into their men, enjoy Russell Fleming Men ( www.russellflemingmen.com )

Hi Guys

the 2010 Calendar Monchrome is available for order now and will be sent out by post (or collected) by december 10th

If your looking for a gorgeous black and white calendar of some of the hottest local guys, then your at the right place. printed in a satin stock and beautifully printed, this A4 compact calendar is perfect for any office

All the guys were handpicked and photographed, just for this calendar, the boys of monochrome is on sale for 15.00 (collect only)

there will be places you can pick up copies from the 12th of December –

The Wickham Hotel
QAHC – 30 Helen Street Newstead
Tskaris Hair – Brunswick Street New Farm
and i have more locations to add soon!

And of course here on line, which you can pay by PAYPAL

a portion of each calendar sale goes to Qahc for their support in the community against sexual diseases and social issues.

***** STOP THE PRESS… WE HAVE ADDITIONAL STOCK OF CALENDAR BOOKS! ******

OK If you don’t want to hang a calendar on the wall and would rather put it in a folder or use it as a monthly planner book. then we have the calendar also in book format (a4) for sale.. why did i do this? i didn’t.. i just have a lovely printer who kinda .. well… messed the first batch up, and im stuck with them!

So its the same calendar but only in a book format ( opens from the right) they are a little cheaper, at 12 bucks but only collect at this time.. if you buy both then i can post them both out to you!

I think its time to get some more work happening and printed around town

So some new work of mine will be out and about in the form of calendars

The first one will be out through QAHC (Queensland Association of Healthy Communities) 

Then i will be self publishing my work in Black and White, with some local Gold Coast Talent, and some of my best coffee table book work from previous shoots in 09

After a few weeks of shooting. I had time to shoot Steven, moving from modelling into acting, I thought it was time to do some new shots.

I shot these images with a large Beauty Dish and a Softbox (as a fill) .. the other shot was just direct light from the Beauty Dish!

California is an amazing diverse place..and its not all about Hollywood Glitz. these shots were taken in the Sierra Mountains, all I have utilised is a Polarising filter to darken the already amazingly blue sky

These two shots are taken at around eight thousand feet, and as you can see the trees have trouble surviving at this height

Followers of my twitter, can now see the happenings of Russell Fleming Photography by going to my blog when they see a comment on twitter

I have always had a fascination for two types of people, Identical twins and red heads, having had the opportunity to photograph both, I wanted to share this image of a friend of mine, Digby Hogan.

I always see a beautiful side to the fair freckled skin, and the red hair, something that a lot of mainstream agencies, (modelling/Advertising/Casting) shy away from.

Digby has these amazing blue eyes, that compliment his skin tone and hair colour.  and blue being a near opposite for red this colour combination adds to the impact of his presence.

Digby Hogan - Copyright Russell Fleming Photography

Brisbane band “The Ride”,  came into the studio today for a short photo session, where I took the chance to see just what this band really looks like.  They have a suave eclectic look, and their sounds are inspired by funk and rock.

So when I made a photo edit of their band image, I kept in mind the influences of Jimi Hendrix, / 70’s soul.

Whilst this is the bands first photoshoot, it helped that band member Billy Bishop and his brother Aiden, have both parents to thank for their looks and their ability to model, as the Bishop boys parents were former Brisbane models.

Billy is more known for his time on Channel 7’s ‘Make me a super model’ from earlier in 2009.

On my return from my next away assignment, I will be taking “The Ride” for a full shoot out on location, but for now here is their very first studio / professional shoot.

The Ride - Copyright Russell Fleming Photography 2009

Today, my studio expanded, 2 more 600ws flash heads.. a 120 octabox, 2 smaller Soft Boxes and a large Beautydish…now i really have some lights to play with.

I did this Abercrombie inspired shoot about 2 months ago.. and i had a video made by a fellow photographer,   have a look at  the video.. (if you read the posts on Youtube, some one thinks they are no where near an Abercrombie style shoot… .. all i can say is google the Abercormbie and fitch )

These images were based off their 2001 Catalouge..

Abercrombie and Fitch inspired shoot