I love doing one on one shoots. There is a different pace when its just you and your model that slows everything down and it's a time to connect. When Speed Racer's Cousin, Mary Beth, asked me if I could take some portraits of her for a modeling agency she is using, I was thrilled! Number one reason? Because she's gorgeous. Number two reason? Because she's gorgeous. Number three reason? I like to hang out with my models, so it was a great excuse for a day to just have fun together despite our busy schedules.

For this shoot, we wanted a variety of looks but all keeping within a professional theme so she could use the images for a variety of submissions from modeling, acting, or for music gigs. Make up by yours truly.

We had a blast going around the Knoxville Botanical Gardens and exploring downtown. I think the photos reflect the good time we had and the comfort and trust that we had in each other. Thank you to Mary Beth for letting me help you with this project and I hope it results in some new jobs!

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I have had the song titled "Home" by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros stuck in my head now for weeks. There is just something about this song that absolutely moves me. The connection between singer Alex Ebert and Jade Castrinos is very June and Johnny Cash-esque. I am also in love with Jade's voice. If you haven't listened to it, you should check it out.

If you check out Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros you'll also see the amount of very cool art that accompanies a lot of the songs. All the videos have an older feel along with the photographs as well. This really inspires me to not be limited to a time with photographs... but to create a story.

Alabama, Arkansas, I do love my Ma & Pa Not the way that I do love you Holy moly, me, oh my, you’re the apple of my eye Girl, I’ve never loved one like you

Man, oh man, you’re my best friend, I scream it to the nothingness There ain’t nothin’ that I need

Well, hot & heavy, pumpkin pie, chocolate candy, Jesus Christ There ain’t nothin’ please me more than you

Chorus: Ahh, Home Let me come Home Home is wherever I’m with you (2x) La la la la, take me Home Baby, I’m coming Home

I’ll follow you into the park, through the jungle, through the dark Girl, I’ve never loved one like you

Moats & boats & waterfalls, alley ways & pay phone calls I’ve been everywhere with you

That’s true

We laugh until we think we’ll die, barefoot on a summer night Nothin’ new is sweeter than with you

And in the sticks we’re running free like it’s only you and me Jeez, you’re something to see.

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“Jade?” “Alexander?” “Do you remember that day you fell out of my window?” “I sure do, you came jumping out after me.” “Well, you fell on the concrete and nearly broke your ass and you were bleeding all over the place and I rushed you off to the hospital. Do you remember that?” “Yes, I do.” “Well, there’s something I never told you about that night.” “What didn’t you tell me?” “While you were sitting in the backseat smoking a cigarette you thought was going to be your last, I was falling deep, deeply in love with you and I never told you ‘til just now.” “Now I know.”

Ahh, Home Let me come Home Home is whenever I’m with you Ahh, Home Let me come Home Home is when I’m alone with you

Home Let me come Home Home is wherever I’m with you

Ahh, Home Yes, I am Home Home is when I’m alone with you.

Alabama, Arkansas, I do love my Ma & Pa Moats & boats & waterfalls & pay phone calls

Ahh, Home Let me come Home Home is wherever I’m with you Ahh, Home Let me come Home Home is when I’m alone with you

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