Gordon Ross

Elevate the Arts — Taking Better Portraits Workshop with Gordon Ross — Comox Valley Photographer

Gordon — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:59:36 +0000

As promised … here is an image of the lovely Savannah Eanes (thanks Savannah) from our May 5th workshop at The Muir Gallery.

We covered a lot of material in a short period of time, most of which was on the hand-out circulated that day. But in this particular image, I used a single light-source (a beauty dish) 45 degrees to the viewers right about 7′ off the floor. The camera settings were 160/f16/100 ISO and a flash white-balance. I shot down on Savannah (the most flattering angle for most of us) and played with a few head and body positions until I got the look I was after. Voila.

What do I love about the shot? Her expression and the smooth blend of muted earth tones that run through her hair, skin and clothes. Nothing flashy at all — not even a splash of colour. But it works.

I hope you had fun at the workshop. Workshops in my studio will be announced shortly. You can learn more about upcoming workshops by becoming a fan of Gordon Ross Photography on Facebook here.

Bye for now.

Gordon Ross

Jeff Hartbower, Art Opening — Wheelies and Other Examples of What We Have Become

Gordon — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:33:31 +0000

Join us tonight from 7pm to 9 pm, for the opening of Jeff Hartbower’s solo exhibition at Ross Galleria in Tin Town. It will be an eventful night.

The show is part of Mayworks, A Festival of Labour and the Arts, and runs for one weekend only. Come check it out Friday May 11, 7pm – 9pm, Saturday, May 12 from 12pm – 4pm and Sunday, May 13 from 12pm – 4 pm.

Bye for now.

Gordon Ross

Tattoo + You Photo Exhibit Opening and Book Launch – Comox Valley Portrait Photographer

Gordon — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:33:53 +0000

The final countdown has begun! Please join us today from 6pm – 10pm for the Tattoo + You photo exhibit opening and book launch. This three-day event is happening in Tin Town at my studio.

If you can make it to the opening, there will be fire spinning by Luxotica and music by djprime and Des Larson Music. Be sure to bring something to keep you warm – the entertainment is outside!

You can find more information on the project and the exhibit opening here and here. You can find information on the book here.

You can also find us in the news here, here and here.

See you Friday!

Gordon Ross

Advance Copy of Tattoo + You: A Photo Story of Body Ink – Comox Valley Portrait Photographer

Gordon — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 05:05:47 +0000

Remember that portrait project I’ve been working on? Well, the opening exhibit and book launch is coming up fast.

On April 27, I will showcase an eclectic collection of 81 portraits and stories in a three-day photo exhibit. Those same images and stories are found within the pages of my self-published 160-page, full-color book.

The exhibit opening and book launch takes place on April 27 from 6pm – 10pm at my studio in Tin Town, and is open to the public. The exhibit will also take place on April 28 & April 29 from 10am – 4pm.

Pre-order your copy of the book HERE. To ensure opening night pick-up, orders must be made by midnight on April 9. Please note that all orders made before, and on, April 9 are for pick-up only. Orders that require shipping can be made after that date.

You can contact us at info@gordonross.ca with any questions or concerns.

Bye for now.

Gordon

Zebras in the Serengeti, Tanzania – Vancouver Island Travel Photographer

Gordon — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:03:21 +0000

Skittish zebras at a waterhole.

Safety in numbers, zebras are pack animals. With predators lurking on land and in the water, the life of a zebra seems to be a nervous one. When one moves, they all move and keep running back and forth to the water.

Perfect for a photographer – just sit with a long lens and shoot away.

I love the dynamism and their synchronous movement. You can see more Serengeti images here.

Bye for now.

Gordon Ross

Ria Ambrose – Comox Valley Portrait Photographer

Gordon — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:23:08 +0000

The eyes of Ria.

Ria’s eyes are compelling. I love the power of her stare and the frame of colour that envelopes her face. I love the way her hair curls to meet her lips. Beautiful.

Bye for now.

Gordon

Center Camp Playa Pants, Burning Man 2011 – Comox Valley Editorial Photographer

Gordon — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:01:46 +0000

Dust. Playa dust. The best kind of dust.

Another installment of Burning Man 2011 images coming soon.

Bye for now.

Gordon

Talking To God, Burning Man 2011 – Vancouver Island Editorial Photographer

Gordon — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:54:09 +0000

I am about to release another collection of Burning Man Images… here’s a sneak preview.

Burning Man… what can one say? Best to let the images speak for themselves.

Bye for now.

Gordon

The Art of Tattooing – Comox Valley Photographer

Gordon — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:06:39 +0000

Janel Lessard gets a tattoo from Lawson Metail at Art and Soul in Courtenay, BC.

It’s a special person who can do art on the medium of skin. The concentration required is intense especially because the medium moves — it’s not static like a canvas. And it’s living.

Although Janel’s tattoos look amazing in colour, the contrast of black and white captures the intensity of the ink going into her skin the way a colour photograph simply can’t.

Janel and Lawson are part of the upcoming exhibit and book launch, Tattoo + You: A Photo Story of Body Ink.

Bye for now.

Gordon

K1 Race, Mount Washington – Vancouver Island Sports Photographer

Gordon — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:19:51 +0000

Speed and control as she rips down the mountain.

I love high-speed photography. It’s fun to stop the world and study it. Shot at over 1/4000 th of a second, we step into the matrix. I love the skis and the snow, and then there are the reflections in her goggles…

If you were connected with the race that took place January 15, you can find the gallery here. The gallery is password protected. You will be receiving the password via email from your respective clubs. If you don’t receive this email, contact us at info@gordonross.ca with your bib number and we will send you the password. There is also a 10% off coupon (code: K1RACE) that is good until February 14, 2012.

Bye for now.

Gordon