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Hi, people! My name is Abi, and I am an Oklahoma-based portrait and wedding photographer who loves to travel for shoots! If you are looking for some of my recent work, you are in the right place! My blog is where I post personal favorites from shoots, as well as chat about my life. Here you have the opportunity to see my current portfolio, with the added "benefit" of learning a little more about me. ;) If you like something you see, please feel free to add a comment! I really do love getting comments and appreciate any feedback on my work/ramblings!

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email: photographer(dot)abi(at)gmail.com
website: www.abiruth.com


Thursday, February 18, 2010

JeRayle, downtown Dallas

Several years ago, I lived in a house on a college campus with my sister and a couple of other girls, including one of my best friends, KC. We had so much fun and so many crazy times which I will never forget! I was living the good life...still am, for that matter. :) But I look back on those carefree, fun days {when the biggest worries and drama in my life had to do with silly boys or what I was gonna wear out on the town that night} with some nostalgia. It was a fun time for sure!
One of our neighbors at that time was a cool guy named JeRayle. He and KC were good friends, so I got to know him through her. At some point, I noticed some modeling photos he had posted on Facebook. With his height and good looks, it made total sense to me that JeRayle had gotten into modeling. I messaged him and told him I would love to do a shoot with him sometime. Luckily, he was just as into the idea! :) A few weeks ago, we did a shoot in Dallas, where he lives now. Here are some favorites...

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Doesn't he have such a killer smile? :)
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I really can't take credit for capturing this great laugh -- a crazy bus driver lady who pulled over to yell at JeRayle {"Smile! Smile! Smiiiiile!"} gets all the credit here! haha
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Two of my absolute faves!!!
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This is possibly my favorite from the whole shoot. Love his expression here!
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My friend Brandie came along and helped on this shoot! She was great entertainment!! :) Thanks, Brandie!

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Wow, I am so glad we made this shoot happen! I had a great time hanging out with you! You have what it takes to make it big-time! Remember me when you are famous! ;)

~abi~

10 comments:

jade said...

YOU ARE AMAZING. hope you know that :)

Anonymous said...

great job!!! they look like photos in a fashion magazine!!!

40 Something Photographer said...

Fantastic as usual! XXOO

Kriea Arie said...

Can I say beautiful for photos of a guy??? LOL These are beautiful!!! I love your lighting! The locations are fabulous as well...Plus, he isnt too shabby himself :)

Casey said...

As always...AMAZING!!!
And yes he has a killer smile :)

Kelly Beane said...

You worked your lighting girl, and you worked it good!! Bryan and I are sitting here talking about how frickin' awesome this shoot is. The night shots are specifically top notch, but I'm blown away by it all and couldn't pick a favorite to save my life.

stephanie said...

wow abi these are just phenomenal!! way to capture such beauty, you are truly an amazing artist :)

Christian said...

Seriously awesome images, Abi!

wrecklessgirl said...

abi!! these are just gorgeous!!!! i adore the face-only image with the yummy bokeh surrounding. amazing!

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