My buddy Aaron forwarded this to me with a note saying “Hey, lets do some photography, here are some examples of some really cool lighting setups and poses we can re-create”. My heart sank….I thought he was serious until I got to the 4th photo. I just about died laughing. I hope they brighten your day too. Thanks Aaron for sending these to me.
The pictures were embedded in my email so this was the only way I could get them out.
Those glasses came FREE with a purchase of Brut cologne
That dude wore a tie for nothing
The Purvis Family made several stops along the Oregon Trail to document their six-month journey. This photo was taken just two weeks before the dysentery took Momma to Jesus
Olan Mills backdrop #4: Bucolic Meadow with split rail fence. Is that an animal carcass behind her?
A pose like this will get you kicked right out of this Convention!
Bobbie isin’t the fist waitress to fall for her manager, but she and Dale both got fired from Shoney’s
Just a typical afternoon down on the Plantation. In a business suite. Y’know, for a budget meeting with the slaves. (this is my personal favorite)
Dawn and her recently exhumed sister, Gorgotha, pose with Scraps
Olan Mills Backdrop #11: The Library, one of their most popular themes, as seen in this photo of the young Unabomber and his wife.
The Library might be more believable if the shelves weren’t sloping downhill. Is that a book on teen pregnancy?
Olan Mills is all about versatility. The simple addition of a column turns this generic plantation into
Patrick broke ranks and chose drag over the bow tie
You’d think Pearle Vision would throw in another two pairs for free
Is this posing or bragging?
I got a $20 that says he drives a Camaro.
Nothing says 1973 quite like denim and helmet hair…don’t these kids have parents with matching hair too. (I know you’re gonna scroll up to look)
B-52’s, the early years
ever wonder what they were all looking at?
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Laurel and Aaron, thanks for a good chuckle this morning! Best, Mark