Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography- Run away editorial photoshoot

In life we all run away from different things, these could be stress, fear, pain, growth, responsabilities, and more. The concept for this editorial resulted from a look into the journey of my my life, and is depicted by displaying the complete opposite, running away. In the real world of Herman V.Brandt, I tend to put the car on drive, push the pedal to the metal and face adversity, challenges, fear, failure, growth, and pain. This does not mean I do not run into these things, I just choose to take my chances at facing them rather than giving into them. Remember, though the shots do not always go in the basket when you shoot, they NEVER go in when you do not shoot, so shoot the ball!


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Pregnancy photos (Amira and Dominique)

Amira and Dominique chose Herman V.Brandt photography to get pregnancy photos taken. Amira wanted to make sure she had a full belly for her shoot, so we cut it close to the date by setting the maternity session 2 weeks prior to the expected date. The photoshoot was great and very fun! Amira delivered this past sunday, and the baby girl came into the world healty! Yay. They will be coming back this summer for a baby photoshoot session and get some family photos taken as well. See you soon!!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography fashion photoshoot with miss Norway Melinda ...

In the fall of 2009 I purchased my first DSLR camera with the simple intent to capture good photographs of my previous passion, custom sneakers. This video displays the culmination of a year of sleepless nights studying, reading and playing with my camera. For this shoot I had a full team for the very first time, Diana Taylor from Lillian Taylor Cosmetics for make up, Courtney B. Willis from Babes Styling Studios for hair and stylist, Chriss and DJ as assistants. The clothes were pieces of the latest collection of Philadelphia designer Michael Thomas, and the beautiful model Melinda Elvenes, current Miss Norway was kind enough to travel from NYC to Wilmington Delaware where my studio is located to rock the camera, and that she did. Finally the flawless 1965 Pontiac Boneville was kindly provided by Ed Massey from Yummy Tummy Foods. Though this day was full of obstacles, it resulted in amazing photographs and a dream come true. This is the first step towards tomorrow...

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Transfer

max-5, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.
In my life long jurney, aquiring knowledge is something that has always been very important. The thirst for knowledge was transfered to me through my father, who challenged me every day of my life, as well exposing me to a variety of things. At this point in my life, I still have a great thirst for knowlege, but due to the amount of knowledge aquired over the years, I feel an increasing need to transfrer this knowledge. My clients son, Max, was hanging out in the office with me, and kept asking to shoot photos, I gave him my film slr camera, and while I was trying to shoot him with the camera, he was mimiquing every single move I made with my dslr! We both ended up on the floor pointing at each other, only difference, he could not hold the camera. Hilarious!!! But it is crazy how we can change and impact children lives if we expose them to things early.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Food photography, Yummy Tummy Foods menu

Yummy Tummy Foods is a family owned that delivers fresh home made salads, fruits, soups, wraps and hoagies, to Delaware, New Jersey and Pensilvania. Ed from Yummy Tummy Foods came to Herman V.Brandt Photography requesting for some photographs to create a menu cart, but also for his website. Enjoy!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography X Quazimotto on wax(behind the scenes+interv...

So I stopped by to visit my photographer friend J. Quazi King from www.quazimottoonwax.com. Quazi is African brother, we share a lot in our background. He is a fashion photographer out of New York that focuses on portrature. He was kind enough to invite me to his home studio where I watched him in action and got the chance to ask him a couple of questions. You can find him on facebook as Quazi King, on twitter @quazimottoonwax, or visit his website www.quazimottoonwax.com.


Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Herman V.Brandt @ Legendary Damon birthday party

Last week end I went up to New York city, and took Herman V.Brandt Photography out of delaware for a week end. On Saturday night Legendary Damon, American Apothecary and Remy Martin presented “The Luxxx Ball: Legendary Damon’s Annual Birthday Celebration”. Hosted at Millesime at 92 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016, it was a packed house throughout the entire evening. The opening reception was hosted by notable Producer/Director ZM Wright, where guests enjoyed an open bar of the nights signature drink the “D-Luxxx” (VSOP and Piper), courtesy of Remy Martin. The night included special performances by singer Unique, and Mic Murphy from The System; and the icing on the cake was the surprise performance by Hip-Hop royalty, Lil Kim. However, it was the grand entrance of the evening’s guest of honor, Legendary Damon, who stole the show. While the “King’s Motorcade” (from the film, “Coming to America”) boomed over the sound system, Legendary Damon descended from Millesime’s decadent stairway with his entourage of flower girls, outfitted in African-inspired headpieces and skirts.
Damon was quoted as saying:
“From the minute I walked into room I had a great time at “The Luxxx Ball” (with my 3 rose peddler's). When I saw everyone's luxurious outfits, and heard the DJ’s (DJ Kiss and DJ Jimmy) I knew it was going to be an epic party. I always wanted Lil Kim to perform, and she was both amazing and gracious. Time to start planning next years!”
With an overflowing VIP section, and droves of well wishers, Legendary Damon celebrated his birthday like a King.
Click on the image to see all the photos, and be on the look out for the video.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography @ Philly Fashion Week Spring '11


So more and more people ask me how is it like to do what I do with Herman V. Brandt Photography, is it fun? can i come with you? unfortunately very rarely can I take people with me for work, but this is one of the exceptions. My friend Dustin Davis, to whom I thank for this footage and the assistance provided during the event, came along with me to give me a hand while using the experience as an opportunity to network. This should give you a little idea on how the shows go, enjoy...
Photos available here and here

Here is the slideshow with the photos for day 1 of Philly fashion week runway show photographed by Herman V. Brandt Photography


And here are the photos for day 2 of Philly fashion week runway show photographed by Herman V. Brandt Photography

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography X Lillian Taylor Cosmetics photoshoot (behind the scenes)

This is the behind the scenes video for Mia´s Beauty photoshoot part of the series of portrait photos collaboration between Lillian Taylor Cosmetics and Herman V.Brandt Photography.
Model: Mia Boyer
Make up artist: Diana R Taylor
Make up used: Lillian Taylor Cosmetics
Photography: Herman V. Brandt Photography
Full video: http://www.vimeo.com/20580294
 visit: hermanphotos.blogspot.com/​

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Herman V.Brandt Photography- Beauty Photoshoot (Jess)

Jess Elaine Hartman, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.
This is the second portrait photo from collaboration portraits between Lillian Taylor Cosmetics and Herman V.Brandt Photography. These photos are to showcase how Lillian Taylor Cosmetics work in a variety of different types of skin complexions as well as the color range of the different products. It will also display my different lighting techniques. The intent of the beauty portrait was to emphasise the neck of model Jess.
Model: Jess Elaine Hartman
Make up artist: Diana R Taylor
Make up used: Lillian Taylor Cosmetics
Photography: Herman V. Brandt Photography

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Capri and Eden baby photoshoot


elijah-baby photo-11, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.

Capri came to Herman V. Brandt Photography's studio for some baby photos of her son Eden who is just a few months old. Eden is her second born and she absolutely wanted to get photos of him as a baby. The reason for this is because she did not get baby photos for her first born, and being that they grow out of their baby phase so fast, she always regrets not having enough memories to look back to. With this being said, they came in and i went to work. It was a great experience and I had a blast!

Ken Briscoe


IMG_9463e, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.

Ken "keny" Briscoe is a good friend of mine, and one of the main reasons for it is because we are passionate creative individuals. Ken came to Herman V. Brandt Photography looking for some head shot photos, he wanted these to be quite descriptive of who he is: a fun creative guy, that provides marketing tools to corporate america and non proffit organizations. These two worlds are so far appart, and blending them into a photograph was not a easy task, but being that we are so similar in some areas, I took the head shot photos the way I would have shot myself. The turn out was pretty good, and we were both happy with it.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Mia beauty photo shoot


Mia beauty shoot, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.

This is the first of a series of portrait photos which is a collaboration between Lillian Taylor Cosmetics and Herman V.Brandt Photography. These photos will showcase how Lillian Taylor Cosmetics work in a variety of different types of skin complexions as well as the color range of the different products. It will also display my different techniques.
Model: Mia Boyer
Make up artist: Diana R Taylor
Make up used: Lillian Taylor Cosmetics
Photography: Herman V. Brandt Photography

Herman V.Brandt Photography at Philly fashion week day 2


_MG_6127, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.

Last week end I attended the FBH Philly Fashion Week as a runway fashion press photographer. The event was full of young talent, and offered a great networking platform for people in the entertainment and fashion industry in the tristate area. For the rest of the images click on the photo, they are located on my Flickr Herman Brandtor my facebook fan page XCLSV WORLD.

Herman V.Brandt Photography at Philly fashion week day 1


_MG_5369, originally uploaded by Herman Brandt.

Last week end I attended the FBH Philly Fashion Week as a fashion press photographer. The event was full of young talent, and offered a great networking platform for people in the entertainment and fashion industry in the tristate area. For the rest of the images click on the photo, they are located on my Flickr Herman Brandtor my facebook fan page XCLSV WORLD.