Battikah (Anna) is one of my favorite models - I've shot with her numerous times over the years and we always have a good time together - she is so funny and full of energy whereas I'm dull and boring and full of other stuff. We did this shoot way back in the cold of winter in December 2009. I think the theme was quasi-Gothic pin-up with some lingerie tossed in. Anna adds new tattoos each time I see her - she's a walking piece of art any more. Enjoy the photos - it's definitely time to shoot with her again. Strobist info - I think I was using 2 Vivitar 285HV flash units set at 45 degree angles, one on 1/2 power and the other at 1/4th power triggered by Paul Buff Cybersync equipment - good stuff.

For the second year in a row, I've got a serious back problem. After consultations with two doctors, I've chosen to try a chiropractor for the first time in my life. So far, all they've done is use an odd ratcheting piece of electronic equipment to measure the tension in my back, and ultrasound to try to loosen that tension. Hopefully this will work for me -- last year, trying the doctor's recommended stretching exercises took over two months to recover. I've got a trip to San Diego coming in one week, and really need to be able to walk, which I can't currently do! Shot by my wife, Becky, with my camera.