Rock Fist Reviews

ARTIST NAME – Jon Ruby
Location – Atlanta, Georgia (Buckhead)
PROFESSION/ SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Professional Photographer

Contact Info:
Jaruby@gmail.com
http://www.JonRuby.com
www.blog.jonruby.com
804-347-3960

List of Services:
Available for hire for portfolio/ portraits, band photos, band merchandise promo, etc. Contact him for pricing and information.

Bio & Goals:
I grew up in Richmond, Virginia in a traditionally Jewish household with both parents as lawyers. I moved on to and graduated from Georgia Tech in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I work full-time as a mechanical engineer for an Avionics firm just outside of Atlanta. I do hope that one day I can use my creative skills and background to make a difference in the world and the community through photography. In other words, it has been a dream of mine to make photography be my full-time occupation, as long as I still enjoy it.

Why he rocks:
Whether it be in engineering, design, music, art and photography, I’ve always had a creative mind and been one-of-a-kind and unique in my style for creating art. I believe that is why I’ve been told I have a unique style of photography. I enjoy shooting nature in its natural, undisturbed state. I also enjoy shooting people and things that don’t belong but are placed in the same situation or location. I also have a profound interest in shooting people with tattoos and piercings and would love to help educate people on the art of tattooing and the art of tattoos. I believe that tattoos and piercings get a bad rap in modern society, and sometimes it’s deserved, but most of the time it’s not. Tattoos and people with tattoos should be treated like the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.”

Examples of work:
See examples of his work below. See more of his work by visiting www.JonRuby.com

Kellyn Willey
Vintage Makeup & Hair Styling
PinUpGirl! Cosmetics
566 Blvd SE, Suite A,
Atlanta, GA 30312

CONTACT INFO:
404-688-7468
info@pinupgirlcos.com
www.pinupgirlcos.com
www.twitter.com/pinupgirlcos
www.myspace.com/pinupgirlcosmetics
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Atlanta-GA/Atlantas-PinUpGirl-Cosmetics/163355241510
CLICK ON HER LINKS TO VIEW HER AMAZING WORK

 Bio:
I have been doing makeup since I was in middle school; attacking my friend’s with ambush makeovers. In high school, I needed to express my obsession with cosmetics, so I joined the drama club to do theatrical makeup for our school’s various productions. Then I shortly became the makeup director. In college, I couldn’t escape my love of makeup, so I started to incorporate it into my assignments for art school. Photography became an outlet for me to truly capture the works I created in makeup. After graduating with a BFA in Digital Art in 2006, I worked on dozens of freelance projects doing hair and makeup throughout the state of Georgia. Then I came across, PinUpGirl! Cosmetics when it was in Little 5 Points over 3 years ago. I was hired as a shop girl who did makeup on the side. Then I was given the position of store manager where I performed as a makeup artist and photographer. In the summer of 2009, after a year of having had the shop relocate to Grant Park, I became owner. My goals are simple for myself and my company. I would like the shop and our brand to keep expanding to an online store and have multiple locations around North America and possibly the world; reminiscent of our favorite fashion houses. I would like to broaden my career in makeup, hair styling and photography with more varied and unique projects involving film and television.

Why she ROCKS:
I rock because every time I do makeup, it’s so exciting to see the transformation on a client for their everyday look, into vintage glam. I rock because it rocks to see them so excited and so pleased with themselves.

PinUpGirl! Cosmetics offers an array of services including make-up, photo, and even private parties. Check out their entire list of services and prices at www.pinupgirlcos.com. Make a great gift for a special lady or to treat yourself!

Below are some examples of her work. Click on a picture to view it larger. To view MORE of Kellyn’s amazing work go to one of the link’s listed above under Contact Info.

ARTIST NAME - Matt Armstrong
Copmany Name - Armstrong Photography
Location – Atlanta, GA
Profession - Photographer, Freelance writer

Contact Info:
Armstrong Photography est. 1998
404-509-7868
www.myspace.com/armstrong_photography
marmstrong911@yahoo.com  

List of Services:
Free-lance Photographer (In other words, if you can think, dream, or produce an idea, I can shoot it). I have worked on Big and Small weddings. I have worked with Entertainers, and Models. I have also shot one of a kind family photos (not the Walmart in front of a back-drop kind).

Bio & Goals:
I have been shooting artistically for 15 years. Professionally for 7 years. I have always felt that music and writing were inside me. I have several projects in the works. 1st and foremost, I want to complete a photographic novel of everyday people, their tattoo’s and the positive reflection that the art can have. I also hope to start a new project in the coming year offering free photo’s to any child or family suffering from a terminal disease. I believe in supporting local musicians as often as I can. I try and get out a few times a month and shoot live performances of local bands and give them copies of the shots. Dream Job- Freelance photographer for Rolling Stone Magazine.

Current Project:
I am working on a book. I am looking for positive people, doing positive things in their life with one of a kind tattoos representing something special in their lives. I only ask for your story and release. In exchange I will give you photo’s for free of your session with me. Put your story together and email me details about your life and your tattoo’s. I would love to see if your life will fit in my book.
(Kris Melton of Rock Fist will also be featured in the book)

Why he rocks:
“Hell, I don’t know if I rock or not, but if I can get inside Guitar center after closing, I am sure I could shake the F**KING rafters….

Examples of work:
See examples of his work below. You can view the picture larger by clicking on it. See more of his work my visiting www.myspace.com/armstrong_photography

Company Name: SHOCK & AWE Productions

Contact Info:
“SHOCK & AWE” Productions, LLC.
2843 Seagrave Way
Marietta , GA 30066
678-549-1591
www.shockandawepro.com
www.myspace.com/shockandawepro

Bio & Goals:
Born in the ever-growing city of Atlanta , SHOCK &AWE Productions established themselves as LLC in 2007. This hardworking, 2-owner full production company takes care of all your band & concert needs, high end/red carpet events, corporate gatherings, and personal celebrations.

Why they rock:
They have a client list as long as I-85, and once you use them you’ll see why everyone becomes a repeat customer! With years of experience in the entertainment industry, professional detailed quality, and pricing to fit any size budget, you’ll become one too!

List of Services:
-Sound to fit any room or venue
-Ambiant up lighting
-Stage Lighting for any size stage
-Live / Promo Photography
-Music / Promo Video
-Stage design & construction
-Permanent lighting installation
-T-Shirt design – printing
-All Access / VIP pass design & print

Examples of work:
Check out the links above to see examples on their official website and Myspace page.

Name: Brent Walker
Company Name: Lucky Pinup
Profession: Photographer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contact Info:
info@luckypinup.com
www.luckypinup.com
678.478.3732

Bio & Goals:
This journey started for me years ago. I was the Creative Director for a Fortune 500 company burning out fast. “Creative” was my title but working within the confines of a conservative company felt anything but creative.
So, it was move on or suffocate.

Basically I turned a hobby into a career. With my background as an art director on commercial photo shoots it was an easier transition for me than for most.

I was asked recently why I choose to devote so much time to pin-up photography. I had to think about it for a second to give a completely honest answer. What came to me was this: I love photographing the female form. However, much of the modern day photography of women I see lacks a certain creativity, sexual honesty and humor that the artist’s of old seemed to be able to capture. So, it’s really not as much about the wardrobe or the hair and makeup looking “period”, as it is about capturing the essence behind every concept. I’ve worked with celebrities, pro sports, high end portraiture… nothing is more gratifying than creatively photographing the beauty in women.

Why he rocks:
In a nutshell he photographs beautiful women daily in a creative atmosphere, all while doing what he loves most. Brent does both classic and contemporary pinup shoots all for a comparable price. Check out www.luckypinup.com and discover your inner pinup!

Examples of work:

http://luckypinup.com/images/lifestyle_edge/IMG_4140.jpg
http://luckypinup.com/images/lifestyle_edge/sarah.jpg
http://luckypinup.com/images/lifestyle_edge/IMG_8126.jpg
http://luckypinup.com/images/lifestyle_edge/IMG_4023.jpg
http://luckypinup.com/images/classic/IMG_0058.jpg
http://luckypinup.com/images/classic/IMG_1367c.jpg

Sims City Hotrods
Profession: Photography/ Modeling (specifically hot models & hot cars)
Location: Atlanta, GA

www.myspace.com/simscityhotrods

Why they rock: They combine pin-up/ alternative models with classic hot rods. They also welcome new models and photographers within the Atlanta area.

Artist Name: Jessica Laine Lewis
Profession: Photographer (specifically event & music)
Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact Info: www.POParazziPhotography.com and www.myspace.com/POParazziPhotography
Why she rocks: “I specialize in Event/Music Photography, but I do a little bit of everything! My work has been published on Metromix (shot the Hottest Rockers Contests for Metromix), Atlanta Music Guide, front page of the AJC, the Sunday Paper”.

Monica Stricker

Artist Name: Monica Stricker
Profession: Photographer (specifically band & concert)
Location: Atlanta, GA

Contact Info: ManiacalDenizen@gmail.com or www.myspace.com/maniacaldenizen
Why she rocks: “Exceptional photographer that has a gift for capturing the ambience of the performance at a concert”.

See examples of Monica’s work below: