Black Sails Photography

Mississippi Aquarium with members of the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion and Mandalorian Merchs.
5/5/2023
Copyright Black Sails Photography

Photos of different Fan Groups, members, and orginizations. Also different forms of Cosplay.

With 2015 now upon us, it is the first day of a new year and new beginnings. We plan to up our game this year in big ways. We thank you all for being a part of our adventures and look forward to sharing new ones with you. 2015..LET'S DO THIS!

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day, ye scurvy dogs!

Model: Ashley Dawn
Location: Spitfires
New Orleans
©Black Sails Photography

my vision of Super Heroines and Female Villains, done in the style of pin-ups of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

Model: Cherry Brown
Location: Scott Edwards Photography Studio & Gallery
New Orleans, La.
© Black Sails Photography 2014
No reproduction or use of photos allowed without the express consent of Cherry Brown or Black Sails Photography.

A sad day in the photography world. Especially for those of us who first fell in love with Pin-up photography and Bettie Page. RIP Mrs. Bunny Yeager. Thank you for the inspiration.

http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-bunny-yeager-20140526-story.html

Bunny Yeager, photographer of Bettie Page pinups, dies at 85 Bunny Yeager had success as a model in Miami in the 1950s, but she wanted to be a photographer. She saw her chance when she met the little-known Bettie Page, who had modeled for under-the-counter photo sets that specialized in sadomasochism.

In only 14 years, we have seen so much history unfold in photos.

100 Iconic Photos That Will Forever Define The 21st Century To Future Generations When future generations look back on this one, which images will shape their understanding of the present?

This is an amazing and inspiring project! This photographer has set out to document a proud people who should be celebrated and honored. Please take a moment to watch and support her.

It's Been Over 100 Years Since An Artist Has Done This In America. About Time Someone Did It Again. Thanks to the Internet, we can see what she's doing...

I am looking forward to this show. After all, you've got to love the name of it...and there be Pirates!

Black Sails Official page for Black Sails, a raw pirate drama only on STARZ. Catch up any time on the STARZ app.

R.I.P.

AP's Martin remembered as mentor, friend, talent ATLANTA (AP) — Known as a master of his craft, longtime Associated Press photographer Dave Martin collapsed on the field of the Georgia Dome after taking one of his signature photos: the coach getting doused by his players.

I would like to wish you all a very safe and prosperous New Year, for 2014. Thank you for all the support you have shown in the past year. 2014 promises to be an amazing year, and I look forward to sharing it with you all!

©Black Sails Photography 2013
Model: May Hemmer
New Orleans, La.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who have helped support my dream of creating beautiful photos to share with the world. I am truly thankful for all of you, and how each of you have inspired me.

~Sharky

What a huge honor. Some photos I did with Airship Isabella Productions have been published in this awesome new Steampunk book, ANATOMY of STEAMPUNK! It is always an honor and a joy to work with Airship Isabella, and then to see the fruits of that cooperative artistic effort published...HAPPY DANCE!!

© Black Sails Photography 2013
model: Nola Chick
lighting assistance: James Fail and Erin Jade Crowley
location: Kentwood, La.
special thanks to Candice Picard
Clothing Designer: Ellie Lahey

my vision of Super Heroines and Female Villains, done in the style of pin-ups of the 1930s, 40s, and 50s.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
© Black Sails Photography 2013
models: Ami Nunyabeezwax and Kristian N Pedersen II

© Black Sails Photography 2013
model: Nola Chick
lighting assistance: James Fail and Erin Jade Crowley
location: Kentwood, La.
special thanks to Candice Picard
Clothing Designer: Ellie Lahey

Airship Isabella
10/14/2013
© Black Sails Photography & Airship Isabella Productions

Steampunk photography by Black Sails Photography, New Orleans

Absolutely amazing stuff here. Guess as they say.."Milk does a body good.."

Milky Pin-Ups Are Traditional-40S Pinup Photos Made With High-Speed Milk [NSFW] | DIYPhotography.net London based photographer Jaroslav Wieczorkiewicz is known for taking high speed photography to the extreme. (And for poking at a $12K Profoto setup with a $500 Einstein).

Absolutely amazing photos...prepare to have your mind blown!!

SuperBestiario • Li wei Li wei

First in a series of Classic Pin-up/Cosplay inspired photo shoots coming up....here is a hint

http://www.businessinsider.com/amazing-american-civil-war-photos-turned-into-glorious-color-2013-10

Amazing American Civil War Photos Turned Into Glorious Color A number of Reddit users have taken it upon themselves to convert a slew of Civil War photos into beautiful color.

http://io9.com/rare-3d-camera-found-containing-photos-from-wwi-669397198

Rare 3D Camera Found Containing Photos from WWI While visiting an estate in Ontario's Niagara Falls two years ago, a film enthusiast stumbled upon a rare World War I Richard Verascope stereo camera previously owned by the French Army. Here's what he found inside.

Awesome photoshoot with the lovely Ms. Elizabeth Zibilich. We did some stunning retro Hollywood Starlet photos, as well as several cute pin-up style works. She was an absolute joy to work with. Thank you to Erin Jade Crowley, for her assistance with lighting.

Author Robert Dean (aka Bobby Hillard)
9/16/3013
New Orleans
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other works and projects..

So they say today is Throwback Thursday? Well then, allow me to share this fun shoot I did with Bella Blue many many moons ago.

Halloween is just around the corner. Have an idea for a Halloween shoot you would be DYING to do? I have several potential locations that would be perfect, as well as old classic ideas. Contact me, and let's work out a fabulous and spooky shoot for you. It will be a scream!