e drake's Muse by ej drake

The Muse project began simply as a way for me to practice portraiture on the closest subjects I had available. The first two beautiful women, Muse I and Muse II, were gracious enough to allow me to experiment with portrait ideas in an effort to further my craft of photography. These experiments led to more concepts and ideas. This also led to adding more models to my practice. Adding more models to the team has been easy as I have the great fortune to be in the company of some very beautiful women! At this point, I had given both the models and the project the title of Muse. Each â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;museâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; gave me different inspiration in finding their personality through the viewfinder and the experience has been and continues to be great. This book is merely a sample of the entire project. I hope you enjoy! EJ Drake e drake photography

Table of Contents Introduction - 1 Contents - 2 Muse I - pages 3-6 Muse II - pages 7-10 Muse III - 11-14 Muse IV - 15-18

How do you feel about the project? “I think it’s a good way to test new ideas and work with different body types” What brought you to the project? “I think that EJ is a great photographer and want to do anything I can to support him and his business” What about the project do you find interesting? “How I can see that different poses and ideas look different on each muse”

What is your favorite image so far and why? “The finger in my face. It looks very real, like he caught someone in a natural moment”

Which session/concept have you enjoyed the most so far? “I enjoyed the black background, wearing a dress shirt and tie

What about the project do you find interesting? “I love the outdoors and am always pleasantly surprised when I see how EJ mixes the outdoors into his various concepts”

How do you feel about the project? “I like it and enjoy the photo sessions with EJ” What brought you to the project? “I wanted to do the project because he is a talented and creative individual. I am supportive and appreciative of the arts”

“I just look forward to the future creative visions and ideas EJ comes up with. I just know every time I have a session with him the pictures will be interesting and beautiful. He is my favorite photographer.”

What is your favorite image so far and why? “I think my favorite session was the Rocker themed ones. I love music and had a blast being downtown. I had tons of fun with EJ and Muse III outside, around the city of Topeka”

III

What about the project do you find interesting? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I'll go back to question 1 on this; all of the Muses have different comfort zones, styles and thoughts on what they want to do. So we can all bring some of ourselves and our thoughts to each different project/session.â&#x20AC;?

How do you feel about the project? I think it's an interesting and fun concept. We are all amazing, beautiful women, and we all photograph differently. I think it's easy to use a similar 'concept' with us all, but make the pictures all fit our personalities and styles. What brought you to the project? I think he is an amazing and gifted photographer, and I wanted to help him in any way I could! Plus, getting dolled up once in awhile and getting my photo taken is fun.

What is your favorite image so far and why? “My favorite image has to be the one where I'm in on the bed, and all you can see is my ring finger on my hair. I'm laying down and he took it from above I think? It's just a different photo, and it's not something I've personally seen before. Plus it shows my Engagement ring, which symbolizes the future for myself and fiancé.” Which session/concept have enjoyed the most so far? “I'd have to say our most recent one. I had a blast taking some of the boudoir photos, as well as the ridiculous holiday ones. And I love that even though I'm a goofball and put on those Antlers, he went with it and we made it work!”

What about the project do you find interesting? “That there are so many different views and angles in photography and women.” What is your favorite image so far and why? “My favorite image so far is the one when I am biting on my glasses with a vest on.”

How do you feel about the project? “I love the project. It is a honest view of a women in so many different forms since everyone in different.” What brought you to the project? “The fact that art is insightful and creative. It is nice to be able to have a release. A different side of you is shown in every picture.”

Which session/concept have enjoyed the most so far? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The session by the river was my favorite so far. I love to be outside. It was very peaceful and beautiful that day by the river.â&#x20AC;?