Branded - A visual essay on America's most controversial tattoo

After two of three no-shows in San Diego, I was ready to pack it in until Susan showed up with her bundle of good energy and awesome.

We talked at least as much as we shot and got great stuff when we did manage to buckle down.  This is a simple shot from a corner in a hallway with a big window, using only the cloud-filtered sun as a light source.  In retrospect, I might have put up another light for very (very) subtle fill and tone, but I do like the effect we ended up with here.

Hilary, 20's, mother of three, came out to shoot in response to a casting call I posted while in Des Moines.

We shot and shot and shot, largely because I didn't have enough light to ensure that I could get the shots I wanted.  I ended up still not taking as many photos as I'd like to, but it was a good exercise and Hilary was a great, willing model.