Fashion

Julian

Copyright Jeff Ball 2007

Julian is one of the best models I’ve ever worked with. He’s very professional and willing to try anything. We had him on his back in mud and he didn’t blink an eye. I love the vintage feel of this photo. The styling was done by local designer, Armando Guerra.

If you’d like to schedule a shoot with me, just email me at: jeff@jeffballphotography.com

Grasshoppa

photographer Jeff Ball shoots designer Armando Guerra 1999
Copyright Jeff Ball

In the late 90’s I was taking lots of photos of the rave scene here in Denver. This shot of Armando Guerra was taken just before he left for a party. This period of time is when Armando first began designing clothing. His designs were all for himself and often involved hot glue and fake fur. His design aesthetic has changed over the years but his creativity is just at lively and bright!

Win a Dream Date with Phil Bender

a Dana Cain event www.DanaCain.com

Love often begins with a single outing. A special evening together. A “Dream Date.”

And so it is with The Love Show. Before it really begins, we wanted to find that “special someone.” I wracked my brain to come up with the Art Community’s most desirable bachelor, the sexiest, most attractive, most loving, most universally beloved man in Denver’s Art Scene.

Of course, that man is Phil Bender.

An icon of the Denver Art Scene, Phil is a founder and defacto leader of Pirate: Contemporary Art. His work is in major collections, including the Denver Art Museum. We all know that Phil Bender is one of Denver’s leading artists and most beloved characters. Here’s your chance to get to know the Man underneath the legend!  …….   Love, Dana Cain

The Dream Date: Friday, February 12, 2010

6:00 pm – Phil will pick you up in his exotic vintage sports car and whisk you away to the Navajo Art District.

6:30 pm – You and Phil will be treated to dinner at Patsy’s Italian restaurant, and you’ll visit the galleries at 38th and Navajo.

8:00 pm – You’ll transfer into a limo, and proceed to CORE New Art Space

8:30 pm – Limo delivers you to the Opening Reception for The Love Show, where you dodge paparazzi and sneer at all the jealous women.

9:00 pm – You are treated to a free photo session at the PDA Photo Booth, in Anthony Camera’ studio, to commemorate your Dream Date.

How to Enter:

– Send a short email explaining why you love Phil Bender and why you want to win the Dream Date to: dana.cain@att.net. Include your name, address and phone number.

– Include a photo of your feet for extra consideration.

– Family members, illegitimate children and ex-wives of Phil Bender are not eligible to enter.

– There is no age limit for entries. You are never too young to date Phil Bender.

– Deadline for entry is February 5. Winner will be notified by February 7.

– That gives you a week to buy a new pair of sandals.

Special Thanks to:

Jeff Ball Photography

www.jeffballphotography.com

and

Mr. Bender’s stylist: Mona Lucero

Mona Lucero Design Boutique

www.monalucero.com

The Love Show

hosted by Dana Cain

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 12th, 6 – 10 pm

CORE New Art Space: 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver CO

Remigio

Copyright Jeff Ball 2008

Photo of the Day: This photo was chosen, in part, by a random selection by Felix Macias with the # 175.

This photo of my partner, Remy was from our second photo shoot together. As I was editing the photo I thought about who helped to choose it. Felix is also a photographer who really likes high key fashion images. I usually try to keep my exposure levels so that no skin tones are blown out but this time I embraced it.

Macho Sissy

Copyright 2005 Jeff Ball

I’ve been hanging out with my friend Armando for the last couple of days. He’s been working in my studio on a painting for his Mom for Christmas. It made me think of all of the photo shoots we’ve done together. This one has always been on of my favorites. It’s part of a “macho sissy” series where I’m exploring the extreme sides of masculinity and femininity and the line between.