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Mon, May. 14th, 2012, 12:01 am
Mom's are the BEST!


Mom's are the BEST!, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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Happy Mother's Day everyone!

Mon, May. 7th, 2012, 09:22 pm
Portrait In Pink


Portrait In Pink, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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Ladies and gentlemen, the incomparable Raven Le Faye. Need I say more?

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model/MUA - Raven Le Faye www.modelmayhem.com/271876

Styling - Erin Lopez www.modelmayhem.com/2349899

Sun, Apr. 29th, 2012, 10:32 pm
Pinup - Taking Notes


Pinup - Taking Notes, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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Here's a shot from the Home Distiller's Workbook cover session I did earlier. Fixed it up as a modern pinup.

www.facebook.com/TheHomeDistiller

So if any of you were wondering how to make you own moonshine (in theory of course, since it is illegal to distill spirits in the US without a license), here you go.

I did the typography and layout as well as the photography... plus the technical illustrations inside! I have to say, I'm pretty excited.

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model - Lavender Simone: www.modelmayhem.com/1966569

Styling - Stylist Miranda: www.modelmayhem.com/stylistmiranda

Sun, Apr. 22nd, 2012, 04:42 pm
Saucy Pinup Cook


Saucy Pinup Cook, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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Homage to the classic 50s advertising... with a little extra sass thrown in.

This was actually an out-take that worked so well, we wanted to make something out of it.

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model - Victoria Dagger: www.modelmayhem.com/1155139

MUA - Raven Le Faye www.modelmayhem.com/271876

Styling - Erin Lopez www.modelmayhem.com/2349899

Mon, Apr. 16th, 2012, 08:13 pm
Succubus Moderne


Succubus Moderne, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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This mad-dash set was done in a hotel bathroom in about 55 minutes for two looks, including hair and makeup. Miss Krizia was a speed demon and just fantastic at hitting poses.

Lots of post production on this, obviously. It was going for a kind of gothic lovecraft horror meets maxim. Big thanks to www.cgtextures.com for the smoke.

Taken at Le Rivage (www.lerivagehotel.com/) off I-5 in Sacramento. Honestly, they are the coolest place ever. Incredibly nice rooms, bathrooms, and the service staff leap at every chance to help you that you can imagine... all for about what you'd pay (or less) at the holiday inn by the airport. Seriously recommended for a photo shoot or just a layover spot.

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model - Miss Krizia: www.modelmayhem.com/469216

Sat, Apr. 7th, 2012, 10:42 pm
Windmills and Green Hills


Windmills and Green Hills, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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The hills up past Livermore, CA are green after a late rain... I've learned that if you don't jump on the opportunity, the grass dries out pretty quickly and you have the usual yellow carpet, so I grabbed a friend and drove out on 580 to get some shots.

There were still a couple patchy places I had to fix up in post, but it was really beautiful.

Sun, Mar. 18th, 2012, 10:42 pm
Getting Ready


Getting Ready, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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Another awesome retro shot of Mz Wendy. Kind of rockabilly but less tattoos? I guess I'll just call it modern-pinup, but lots of fun.

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model - Mz Wendy: www.modelmayhem.com/mzwendy

Styling - Stylist Miranda: www.modelmayhem.com/stylistmiranda

Sat, Mar. 10th, 2012, 08:55 pm
Spoof Retro Pinup Ad


Spoof Retro Pinup Ad, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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Maybe I've been watching too much Mad Men, but this picture just BEGGED to be made into a goofy spoof ad...

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model - Victoria Dagger: www.modelmayhem.com/1155139

Model/MUA - Raven Le Faye www.modelmayhem.com/271876

Styling - Erin Lopez www.modelmayhem.com/2349899

Tue, Feb. 28th, 2012, 09:40 pm
Orange Knot Pastries


Orange Knot Pastries, originally uploaded by Max Johnson.

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I've been sick all weekend so I don't really have the energy to do a whole write up of how awesome these were. My dad made them. They have orange and walnuts and... things.

Sat, Feb. 18th, 2012, 10:40 pm
The Home Distiller's Workbook: Cover

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My first book cover art! Huzzah! It should be out in print soon, but is already available in e-book form for the Kindle...

www.facebook.com/TheHomeDistiller

So if any of you were wondering how to make you own moonshine (in theory of course, since it is illegal to distill spirits in the US without a license), here you go.

I did the typography and layout as well as the photography... plus the technical illustrations inside! I have to say, I'm pretty excited.

My MM: www.modelmayhem.com/maxjohnson

Model - Lavender Simone: www.modelmayhem.com/1966569

Styling - Stylist Miranda: www.modelmayhem.com/stylistmiranda

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