Runway Show & Model Contest

In late August, photographer Eric McKinney of 6:12 Photography had the opportunity to photograph a runway event at the Knoxville Expo Center. As part of the runway show, ten local models were selected by a panel of judges (which 6:12 was part of) to be part of a Model Contest where the winner received a chance to model with 6:12 Photography.

   The winner of the Charlotte Couture Modeling Contest was Summer Salmon. Stay tuned, 6:12 Fans....you'll be seeing Summer make her debut in front of 6:12 lens very soon!

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

"Introduction to Fashion Photography" with Marc Nelson Denim & 6:12 Photography

   In early August, photographer Eric McKinney of 6:12 Photography had the opportunity to partner with Marc Nelson Denim to help with the "Introduction to Fashion Photography" piece of their summer class offered by University of Tennessee.

   The class was led by Marc Nelson Denim's fashion design interns, Paris and Olivia. Paris is a sophomore at UT pursuing her BFA, and Olivia is a junior at SCAD with a major in fibers.

   During the lecture part of the class, Paris, Olivia and Eric discussed the topics of art direction, styling, lighting, cropping, narratives and themes, planning, posing and angles both from the designer's and the photographer's perspective. After the curriculum was discussed, Eric led the students in a demonstration of a typical fashion photo shoot with model Brenna Bentley, discussing basic lighting options and posing.

   For the final piece of the class, Paris and Olivia gave the students a challenge to select an outfit, style the model and then direct her through a fashion photo shoot. Take a look at what the students came up with!

   The class was a huge success, and 6:12 Photography is excited about partnering with Marc Nelson Denim again in the future.

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

Model: Andrew H.

Here's a look at some of the best images from my summer shoot with fitness model, Andrew H.

Andrew recently competed at the Knox Classic 2014 and earned himself the title of second place, moving him on up in the competition. Congratulations, Andrew!

** Special thanks to Marc Nelson Denim for providing jeans and outfits for the shoot.

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

Modeling Portraits: Kelsea L. - Preview

Here's a first look at my shoot with this beautiful young woman, Kelsea Lawson. Although she's currently pursing her nursing career, she made some time to put on some high fashion looks and slip into some heels so that we could snap some incredible photos. And I can't forget to mention the stunning hair and makeup styled by her mother, Pam Snyder. She had Kelsea looking like a "rockstar" in no time at all.

Stay tuned for more photos....

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

Male Portraits / Preview

With those piercing brown eyes, his scruffy surfer body and his stylish sense of fashion, he was a blast to work with.

Here's a sneak peek from my shoots...

   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.

The Mermaid Collection - Preview

   Check out a sneak peek of "The Mermaid Collection" by 6:12 Photography by Eric McKinney. 
   The beautiful and unique mermaid tails (and our merman's tail) were provided by Eric Ducharme, designer and owner of The Mertailor in Crystal River, Florida. The Mertailor provides both custom and pre-made mermaid and merman tails for clientele all over the world. Each tail is one-of-a-kind, made from the highest quality materials to create an appearance that will make anyone do a double take and question the existence of these mythical creatures. 

   As the owner of The Mertailor, Eric Ducharme has been creating mermaid tails since he was just a kid. What began as mermaid tails made from garbage bags, masking tape and the sheets off his own bed eventually turned into tails sewn by hand with a needle and thread. He was only 14 when he began filling orders for his tail designs. Today, Eric is creating his tails out of silicone, urethanes and latex rubbers, and his clientele includes Lady Gaga, Target, Saturday Night Live, Walt Disney studios, and Pirates of the Caribbean. 
   It was a true honor to collaborate with Eric for an opportunity to shoot with some of his incredible Mertailor designs. No matter where my shoots took place with these tails, we were constantly surrounded by crowds wanting to watch the shoot and inquire about how my "mermaids" were possible. Huge thanks to Eric and The Mertailor for making this collection possible, and specials to makeup artist Missy Young and all of the models as well. You can ask any of the models (or the helping hands at each shoot), being a mermaid isn't an easy task. 
   
   Here's the first look at 6:12's "The Mermaid Collection." 
   

Mermaid: Eryn C.

Mermaid: McKenzie M.

Mermaid: Christina A.

Mermaid: Rachel S.

Mermaid: Alex S.

Mermaid: Hilary M.

   To learn more about these unique mermaid tails and the Mertailor who designs them, check out the Mertailor Mermaid Tails By Eric Ducharme on FB at https://www.facebook.com/mertailor and The Mertailor's website at https://www.themertailor.com/. And don't miss The Mertailor's designs featured on Shark Week, this week on the Discovery Channel USA.


   For more 6:12 photos, visit facebook.com/photographybyericmckinney. If you enjoy my work, take a moment to click "like" on my page.
   Interested in booking a photo session with 6:12 Photography? Contact Eric McKinney at emckinney612@gmail.com to schedule a shoot.