Sam Sanchez

The one that got away. I wish I had worked more with her but it was a busy time for me. I was still formulating my pinup concepts and doing a lot of experimenting. This was a fun shoot. I shot this with two lights. I was calculating lighting ratios when I realized I could just shoot a frame and see the results. God bless digital everything. On those rare occasions when I shoot with multiple lights, I best guess the power level and distances and take a shot and adjust to taste. It’s like making lemonade. Add lemon juice and sugar to water. Sample. Adjust to taste. And if you’re wondering, the answer is yes: I still think a model in a hoodie is damn sexy. @samsanchezphoto

Guess who I ran into recently? We’re planning on shooting this month. I’m sooo looking forward to making more art with her. This is from our first shoot. She looks like she’d kick your ass if you pissed her off. @samsanchezphoto

I had these three elastic bands that had Velcro strips to hold them together. I don’t remember where they came from but I thought it would make an interesting wardrobe item. The ultra-long Japanese anime socks complete the look. @samsanchezphoto