IMAGE JOURNAL

Body and Pole Group Ensemble

michelleroy — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:39:09 +0000

The owners at Body and Pole commissioned me again this year to create a large group shot of their ever growing team of athletes and trainers at Body and Pole Studio. The first goal was to create a powerful group shot of the team for a years worth of BP advertising placements and the second goal was a gallery quality, 4×6 foot mural for their new 5000 square foot, midtown location on 27th Street. The only problem was their incredible success, the pole dancing, pole fitness and aerial teams had grown from 8 to 17 people in the past year!

To light a group that size I knew we needed a huge space that could fit my group composition of the talent, the poles/silks and the all the lighting. More than a big space, we needed a location with some character, enter Galapagos Art Space in Dumbo. A fantastic location with texture to spare. After scouting the location I knew it would be perfect, having said that, even with a 25′ stage it was going to be a tight fit for seventeen performers. Luckily, we had a balcony and 30′ ceilings to build the lighting plan.

Many thanks to Jonathan Orenstein the Lighting Director, as well as my crew Brian Bloom and Keziban Berry. Additional thanks to Linn Edwards of Feather Creative for expert retouching and Mario Gambuzza of MG Imaging for digital output and installation.

Michel Leroy – Photographer
Lian Tal – Art Director & Mastermind
Kyra Johannesen – Choreographer
Kyle McBeth – Photo Shoot Producer

Body and Pole Video

The Body and Pole Team (L-R):
Tiffany, Rica, Marlo, Issac, Kelly, Kat, Kyra Johannesen (co-owner), Steven, Michelle, Tracee, Meritza, Brooklyn, Roland, Olga, Rebecca, Lian Tal (co-owner) and Lauren.

Restaurant Stakeout with Willie Degel

michelleroy — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:43:34 +0000

Food Network reached out to me to photograph New York restaurateur and self-admitted character Willie Degel for the 2012 Press art on the new show, Restaurant Stakeout. The creative team at FN wanted a rich style of environmental portraits that deliver the atmosphere of a fine restaurant and a personal connection with Mr. Degel and his tough-love approach. By combining Willie’s ‘take no prisoners’ attitude with his easy charm and Long Island charisma we created a library of images that tell his story without the need for copy. The mood board was built on clean, consistent, natural lighting to compliment the subject and the existing interior elements.

Tune into Restaurant Stakeout on the Food Network: Wednesdays at 10pm/9c

Michel Leroy – Photographer
Joanne Harmon – Creative Director
Megan Re – Photo Shoot Producer
Adivije Sheji – Photo Editor
Flora Kay – Hair and Makeup Stylist

Many thanks to Arthur at Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City and the dedicated staff who made us feel at home during the shoot. Also, thanks to my crew Christopher Puente, Lucien Sims and Keziban Berry for making it happen when the pressure was on and Linn Edwards of Feather Creative for her expert retouching (…as always).

Yousuf Karsh

michelleroy — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:24:39 +0000

The revelation, if it comes at all, will come in a small fraction of a second with an unconscious gesture, a gleam of the eye, a brief lifting of the mask that all humans wear to conceal their innermost selves from the world.
-Yousuf Karsh

Corporate Counsel photo shoot

michelleroy — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:43:49 +0000

Michel Leroy for ALM Corporate Counsel photo shoot at Hogan Lovells US LLP in New York.

Michel Leroy – Photographer
Morris Stubbs – Art Director
Maggie Soladay – Photo Editor
Frances Wang – Photo Assistant
Paul Dilakian – Art Department Asst.

Prelight with Jeff Vallee

michelleroy — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:29:59 +0000

Michel Leroy Prelight with Jeff Vallee [...]

Baby on Board

michelleroy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:23:28 +0000

Michel Leroy, Baby on Board [...]

Superbowl 46 NFL Prelight

michelleroy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:26:57 +0000

Lost in a corner of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, we worked late into the night to prelight for an NFL shoot with the New England Patriots. Stuffed with a down jacket under the jersey, I look just like Tom Brady.

aCurator Feature

michelleroy — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:45:57 +0000

I met curator Julie Grahame from aCurator.com a few months ago at the NYC Fotorworks Portfolio Reviews and she really responded to my Rally Biker series. This week they featured the project on aCurator. Julie has a great eye for projects with an emotional connection and depth (if I do say so myself). You can also follow aCurator on Facebook.

For more of the Rally Biker series, you can view the online gallery or buy a copy of the catalog at MagCloud.com

Polaris Model Year 2013

michelleroy — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:11 +0000

Polaris Model Year 2013 [...]

Andy Warhol

michelleroy — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:17:12 +0000

I never read. I just look at pictures.
-Andy Warhol