For Leah
May 15th is my beautiful daughters birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH BO-BEA!
Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
For Leah
May 15th is my beautiful daughters birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEAH BO-BEA!
Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Denis Molodkin
Great scene and performance!
Von McKnelly replied
Much thanks Denis…I love my vintage furniture.
SandraRos
I really, really like this one Von especially the nostalgic feeling. Congrats with your daughters birthday !
Von McKnelly replied
As you can see I had some fun setting this one up…any chance to work with a half clothed plastic model I’ll take it.
Thanks Sandra!!
Charlie08
Digging the shirt! Awesome work Von, I can see you sitting in your chair strumming that guitar, sipping your expensive bourbon just relaxing! Hey whats in the green box?
Von McKnelly replied
It’s a pricey bottle of single malt scotch that I enjoyed very, very much and I’m still learning that darn guitar. Maybe if I didn’t try playing while drinking…lol
Von McKnelly replied
Green box is just that a green box full of secrets! hehe!
Tracey Mac
The lengths you go to, to get the perfect results are amazing Von…......especially dragging the neighbours in for topless photo shoots lol….....
I’m sure your daughter will be thrilled! Happy birthday to Leah
Love your outfit, remeniscent of Adam Sandler in 50 First Dates ;)
Von McKnelly replied
My wardrobe selection was just for the shot. I don’t think I’d wear it out in public…but you never know.
The set was a blast setting up and the lighting was a bitch to get right in such a small room. I need a bigger house.
Thanks Tracey!
Charlie08
Oh gezz..Happy Birthday Leah!! May is a great month to have a b-day! Mine is 16 days after you! ; )
Elf Evans
It looks fine on Studio 34 also…keep ‘em commin. One shooter to another.
Von McKnelly replied
It looks GREAT on Studio 34
More on the way Mr Evans!
Heather Rivet...
outstanding and I agree great studio you have..i think i need one of those:D
Von McKnelly replied
A studio is a great thing to be sure…I have plenty of room so if you ever need I’ll be happy to share.
Shanina Conway
Great set-up Von, love your vintage collection and a very Happy birthday to Leah;)
Von McKnelly replied
All of the vintage stuff I picked up at auction in Kansas last week…I just may keep it after a few shoots with it.
Thanks Shanina. Smile!
ElYPares
Tell her happy B-Day from your friend at RB. Ahhh..to be 15 again. Magical time for a girl.
Ohh, I started on your painting, I will let you know when complete.
Von McKnelly replied
Cool beans can’t wait to see what you’ve done.
Oh and she’s a tad older than 15 (not much), she was born on the 15th. :-}
Glenn Alderson
Great image.
Von McKnelly replied
Big thanks Glenn….loads of fun putting this set together and drinking the scotch. lol
DottieDees
Happy Birthday to your daughter! This is so nostalgic…just love it!
Von McKnelly replied
Hi Dottie and thanks…I seem to be on a roll with the vintage stuff lately.
Nancy Vice
Wow! I like this! great job and Happy Birthday Leah!!
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks Nancy and for the b-day wishes as well.
tuffcookie
Haa haa the room looks about the entire size of my studio lol. maybe a tad smaller! cool shirt there V 10 bucks if you’ll wear that outfit main street downtown.. pic needed to prove it :) Happy Birthday V!
Von McKnelly replied
Main street, photo…your on K! Watch for it. lol
tuffcookie
oops sorry I meant Happy birthday Leah lol Coffee hasn’t quite kicked in yet lol.
Laurie Search
Awesome photo! And Happy Birthday to your girl!!!! :)
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks for the photo comment Laurie and the b-day wish…she grew up so fast what happen???? lol
Kevin Bergen
So full of story and detail! Terrific work!
Von McKnelly replied
I’m so glad you see the story here Kevin…I spent a lot of time putting one together for this shot. Many thanks!
Jamaboop
I enlarged this and sat and just stared at it, finding all sorts of interesting things to look at. There is a lot to see in here, and I too love that nostalgic feel of this. You did a great job, and Happy Birthday to Leah !!!
Von McKnelly replied
Thank you little sis. I’m happy to hear you checked out all the props I put my heart and soul into this work. Dressing my models still feels a little weird…..lol
Brad Sumner GLP
Congrats on your daughter’s birthday, Von!
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks Brad….I remember the day she came into the world as if it was this morning.
linifer
Love yer hat! Great work again, must get myself a model like yours, she seems very versatile.
What is studio 34? Feel like Im missing out here :))
Hugs oxo
Von McKnelly replied
One can play for hours with these models and they never get tired or complain. Why delay get one today!
Come on over to Studio 34 and see what it’s all about…....
David Friederich
Love the studio, Von. Do you sell the “dolls”? Happy Birthday wishes to Leah.
Von McKnelly replied
I don’t call them “dolls” David…more of an action figure really.
Thanks!
tonilouise
What a great room, I could live there quite happily..Love all that old stuff and the lovely guitar learning photographer..It’s a wonderful shot Von, happy birthday to Leah, I’m sure she will love this…My baby girl’s birthday today, May 16, she is a big 5 now…xxxx
Von McKnelly replied
It’s the old part of the house with not electricity or plumbing and it’s a ways downstairs to the nearest toilet. But with a little plaster and paint (and a bucket) it could be made into a very nice place for you to settle in.
The big 5 years old huh? She’s hit the big time ready to tackle the world.
tuffcookie
lol there has to be other people in the photo too! gotta make sure you don’t sneak out there at midnight when no one can see you lol. I’m watching :)
Von McKnelly replied
LMAO! Dammit (snaps fingers) OK OK have it your way.
tuffcookie
lmao see I know you lol! oh and they have to be strangers or not good friends lol. hee hee this is gonna be fun :)
deahna
what an AWESOME image, so whimsical, so unique, love it!
Von McKnelly replied
Whimsical:unusual, playful, and fanciful. I’m loving the word whimsical!!
Thanks Deahna!
Polly Peacock
Awesome shot full of so many interesting keepsakes!! Happy Birthday to Leah too! Nice hat dude!! :))
Von McKnelly replied
It’s actually my kayaking hat…I like to look in style when floating down a river. One must keep up appearances no matter what, no?
Thanks Polly!
Jamaboop
I would imagine dressing those models is very odd. See, I just love the whole feel of this.It’s like one of the puzzles where they give you a list of things to find and you have to really search to find them. :)
Von McKnelly replied
So you don’t think I over did it with the costume jewelry…hehe! It’s like playing house as a kid (not that I ever did) setting this all up.
Wendi Donaldson
Fabulous shot, Von…. so much going on here. Congrats too on having a beautiful 15 year old!!
Von McKnelly replied
Thanks Wendi…I wanted to create something that would keep the viewers attention wondering around the image looking at all the fun stuff…I guess it worked. Thanks again!
Trots
Wow! Love your treatment!
Von McKnelly replied
Many thanks Trots…the treatment is a little “high pass” added.
annacuypers
What a great set up here Von ! Love the composition, the atmosphere and the colortones. And a happy birtday to your daughter too !
Von McKnelly replied
Driving home with all my new found vintage furniture I planed it all out how I was going to set it up for the shoot. (should be paying attention to my driving instead of daydreaming) I’m having a blast play with my new toys Anna…thanks!!
~ Selle
This is different for you! Love it – your processing is terrific and your styling ….....well, it’s stylish :)
Happy birthday Leah!
Von McKnelly replied
If one never tries something different one will never stand out in a world of conformity.
Thanks Ms A and thanks for the b-day wish!
Lucindawind
awesome antique furniture and room .. great photo
and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your daughter :)
Von McKnelly replied
The wall paper had fallen off in big chunks so I used “school glue” to piece it back up…I’ll add that to my resume…wall paper fixer. lol
Thanks Lu!!
~ Ademac
Brilliant……………..you have an extraordinary talent
Von McKnelly replied
I just love it when you use big words like “extraordinary”. Makes me all tingly inside!!! Thanks for that….the tingly thing that is. lol
tuffcookie
Tick Tock Sweetheart :) .... lol Morning V
Von McKnelly replied
Keep your panties on my dear I’m working on it. I went to sleep thinking about how I was going to shoot it so just hold on OK. LOL
Jamaboop
LOL over done…..what’s over done??? (rule of thumb is the ornaments a woman wears, given 10 points each should not exceed 100 pts….in other words 10 total. But I know women who wear more than that one their hands alone! So who’s to say??? LOL)
tuffcookie
lmao ok ok i’ll be patient… not my strong point lol. hee hee oh boy i can’t wait to see this one. lol coffee ready?
tuffcookie
hmmm did i mention you have to be fully visible?? lol no hiding behind the corner of a building or any such objects lol
JenLand
Fantastic scene Von! Love the vintage furniture too. Definitely the whole scene is very nostalgic, which makes sense. We all get that way when our children have birthdays don’t we?! heh heh Happy Birthday to Leah! LOVE that name. :o)
Von McKnelly replied
I thought of doing something sweet and pretty but that just didn’t cut the cake for a b-day wish.
Nostalgic, yes we do get that way. Funny but when I picture her in my mind she’s always three. hehe!
Thanks Jen!!
annacuypers
Lovely furniture. I can understand you were dreaming and it is good that you are but please not while driving the car ! Lol !
zooreka
Caramba – very Africa/Egypt explorer vibe going on in this as with one or two of your others…. Nice props though…
Doctora Mannequin (or womannequin) I presume…
I can see she’s a modern gal tho….
Von McKnelly replied
Freaking awesome analogy Zoo…how your mind works.
Thanks dude!
Charlie08
I’m sure that must be a Macallan, Lagavulin or maybe an Oban? Whichever you seem to have 2 bottles, 4 glasses…LOL I hope you have company!
Von McKnelly replied
Macallan is good for a rainy day but Oban takes the cake everyday!
The other bottle is fill with lime juice…not very tasty unless you have Vodka.
micklyn
Fantastic!
Charlie08
I was going to bet you were an Oban man..When you said single malt scotch, Oban came to mind. I’ve heard it described in a number of different ways and you fit some of those words..LOL In a positive way of course ; ))
zooreka
Crikey – misse the debate on the Whiskers… when I did drink – I must confess my favourite was a Canook Cllub or Seagrams 7 (smoothies) but I must have drank scotland dry a few times and Oban is my favourite heeland Tipple,,, but being Irish – there really is only on Bushmills – Black Bush… Wonderful stuff.
I was definitely a purist – no ice even…. and got through entire bottles of these at times – I only quit the sport in the end for the cost…guess I am one of the luckier ones…
Still love a good bottle of wine tho – if you want to uncork that one for another discussion!!! :)
Mary Campbell
Nice one Von I hope your daughter liked it too.
Scott d'Almeida
wonderful composition,
Mindy McGregor
Great work!!!!!
Béla Török
Fantastic work, Von!
Maxoperandi
Some days I wonder what goes through that remakable mind of yours! Where do these ideas come from…it is said that all men are created equal. Fortunately there are a few that were created to be an inspiration to us all…you are one of those chosen few…way to go Von! I’m off for a Jamersons
Robert Armstrong
YES! Excellent work Von! :-)
Grinch / ...
Another awesome shot!!!
maxy
Fantastic! Happy Birthday Leah!!! This is lovely – I really like the working ambiance to this one!
BAD-HARVEST
i adore this babe and i think of Hunter S Thompson when i see it…..strange but brilliant
Tracy Faught
Hope you daughter had an awesome birthday Von! Fanastic shot!! Love the feel to this!! ;]
Zoraida Pesante
Happy Belated Birthday to your daughter! Great shot!
SueAnne
Fantastic
Maxoperandi 21 days ago
I think I would love a shirt like that…love this set!