The Vintage Photographer Blog
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My name is Roger Hamilton, and I am The Vintage Photographer here in Orange County, California. My photographic interests are varied and include fashion, landscape, pinup, glamour and portraiture. The blog covers vintage photography from1920s through 1980s,
The Vintage Photographer Blog
1y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22574%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] What I’d like to cover in this post is the styling part of the preparation. For my shoots, I like to look at several sources. The first ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
1y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22591%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] I sometimes get asked where I find jewelry for my shoots. Here’s a little bit on how I do it. First, I study the era or style in which I want ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
1y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22600%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] For me it seems that I struggle with casting makeup artists. I’m not sure what it is but maybe it’s because I’m in unfamiliar territory there ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
1y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22605%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] Finding great photographic props for your studio is easier than you think. The main purpose of a prop is to give the model something to inter ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
2y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22557%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] This shoot was planned with materials from a prior shoot but since the materials did not arrive on time was rescheduled. Sometimes having too much ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
2y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22595%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] Shooting a 1940’s Hollywood project is actually a lot of fun. From the lighting to the props, it’s a fun trip back in time. I enjoy studying ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
2y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22574%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] What I’d like to cover in this post is the styling part of the preparation. For my shoots, I like to look at several sources. The first ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
2y ago
Blog Photography at its Finest: How to Find a Great Photographer! Are you searching for someone to take the perfect family picture, or someone to shoot your wedding? Here is a guide to find your perfect vintage photographer. Are you looking for a great vintage-themed photographer for your next photoshoot? Finding someone who can do …
Photography at its Finest: How to Find a Great Photographer! Read More ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
2y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22600%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] For me it seems that I struggle with casting makeup artists. I’m not sure what it is but maybe it’s because I’m in unfamiliar territory there ..read more
The Vintage Photographer Blog
2y ago
[boldgrid_component type=”wp_boldgrid_component_post” opts=”%7B%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bselected_post%5D%22%3A%22546%22%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bshow_title%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bexcerpt%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bdate%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bthumbnail%5D%22%3A1%2C%22widget-boldgrid_component_post%5B%5D%5Bauthor%5D%22%3A0%7D”] Number 1: Wrong Wardrobe Styling Nothing kills a vintage, retro or pinup shoot more quickly than having the wardrobe styling not consistent for the ..read more