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My wife and I made a modeling-related road trip out of Wisconsin this past weekend, traveling to Langley, IL for Psycho Silo Saloon's annual Photo Fest. She went to model and I went along with her both to do my typical behind-the-scenes stuff and also do some one-on-one photography with her. As it turns out, the event wasn't as fun as she was expecting it to be. The photographers she had expected to work with either didn't make it or failed to connect with her at the event and many of the other photographers were already working with their favorites. The end result was our one-on-one being pretty much the only one she did, something we both agreed didn't justify the drive and hotel stay in Annawan, IL (though we would recommend Mick's Bar and Grill if you're ever passing through that tiny community) since my strength is catching impromptu moments rather than trying to pose someone. Here are some of the photos I took. Model: Cynthia Helmer The rusted pickup truck...

My wife had yet another photoshoot yesterday, her fourth in two weeks. She was paid good money for this one though, so no complaints from me, even as I took the day off so I could accompany her. Some of the poses were a bit too steamy to share but here are the PG-ish behind the scenes photos I captured with my cell phone . Model: Cynthia Helmer

My wife was invited to participate in a photoshoot event down in Milwaukee today, working with nearly a half dozen photographers. I went with her, not as a photographer, but as her chauffer, chaperone and wardrobe carrier.  While I didn't "officially" do a photoshoot with her, didn't have my camera along and was more of a spectator, I did manage to snap some behind-the-scenes photos with my phone . Some of them are below. Model: Cynthia Helmer

Since she was all warmed up from another photoshoot this morning, I convinced my wife to take advantage of the beautiful weather with me and do one with me this afternoon. Nothing too formal, just practice for both of us. The sun was a bit of a challenge, but I still managed to get some OK shots. Model: Cynthia Helmer Camera: Kodak PIXPRO AZ-425