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The Old Penitentiary
Constructed in 1870, the Old Idaho State Penitentiary plays host to this weeks eery shoot. The state prison was in use up until the 70′s, and has a whole slew of creepy tales and legends surrounding it. On top of such a ghostly location, Ryan, Tanja, and Jan are fortunate enough to have two amazing models, and the styling of Tia Reagan. Prepare be blown away with the visual artistry this episode produces.
Models:
Rachel Niu
Jennifer Sullins
Assistant Producers:
Assistant Videographers:
Nate Perkes
Ben Jacobsen
Special Thanks:

















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Ryan Muirhead’s Prints
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Leica MP
35mm Rangefinder
Nikon F100 SLR
5-Point Autofocus System
Recent Comments
27 Comments
LOVED IT!!!!! Love the location, the hair, and loved seeing each of their different styles of shooting and directing.
August 18, 2012 at 8:18 am
Is there something up with the sound edit?
Great EP!
August 18, 2012 at 9:22 am
Awesome, awesome. I have an abandoned prison nearby, and I’m gonna go set something up very soon. Thanks for the inspiration guys.
August 18, 2012 at 9:29 am
Great work everyone! I think some of the best images on “film” this season. Ryan you knocked it out the park.
August 18, 2012 at 11:14 am
What an awsome episode! The pictures of all three are brilliant, lovely models, great location and superb styling. So amazing.
August 18, 2012 at 12:38 pm
Ryan did some stunning work! Great episode! Awesome location, styling and models! Congrats
August 18, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Outstanding!! Beautiful images!! Loved the show, one of my favorites!!
August 18, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Another great episode, please keep doing this show.
August 18, 2012 at 7:12 pm
Ryonen FTW!!!
August 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm
Yes. Ryonen! Another great episode. SO WORTH THE WAIT!
August 18, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Eerily poetic…each of the photographers and models delivered remarkable photographs, poignant and full of emotion. With every succeeding episode one can appreciate the quality of work of each artist. Though I am a digital photographer, each image from this episode stokes the fires of inspiration and wanting to emulate this kind of quality. Once again Framednetwork delivers! Thank you!
August 18, 2012 at 9:38 pm
Brilliant BRILLIANT videography and post! Outstandingly perfect choice of models for this episode. I have often felt the same as Tanja… so many creative shots in your head and just can’t get ‘em all in the lens, especially in a time crunch.
August 18, 2012 at 10:27 pm
I tend to have a bias towards Jan’s work because I’ve followed him the longest, but Ryan and Tanja both came out with some brilliant frames of Jennifer.
One thing that interested me was that there were few images that really let me take in the environment like the video shots did. Perhaps because it was cramped and nobody had brought anything wider than a 35..
Yes the models were beautiful in all of those close-ups, but with a location like this one, I think I would have given it a little more attention.
I really liked what Jan said about being wary of your enthusiasm. Sometimes you’re so excited about the light/models/etc that you stop paying close attention to details and your photos get sloppy. He is always a very cool dude.
I still can’t get over the fact that I’m able to watch these amazing artists and models working in real life. I was wondering at first whether it would ruin the magic and mystery that the photographs carry, but I don’t think it does. I really appreciate the effort of everyone responsible for putting these episodes together.
August 19, 2012 at 2:45 am
this episode makes me want to commit a crime, go to jail for it and bring my camera with me.
This is crazy good
August 19, 2012 at 10:04 am
Absolutely fantastic episode…. awesome location, styling and models. The images were out of this world. Well done everyone. I’m going to miss you all now that we’ve reached the end of the season….. what will I do without your zany adventures??? Sniff sniff
August 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Wow – this was an amazing shoot. I love the concept, love the lighting and the different techniques used. Lovely!!!!
August 19, 2012 at 1:29 pm
It’s really sad that it is almost impossible to watch the shows now. The loading is hardly working at all. I have to start, pause and wait for the loading. If I’m lucky then it’s possible to watch, but a lot of times it is like it goes back to the start, ends just in the middle of the show or the menue bar simply disappears. Is it possible to fix this?
August 19, 2012 at 1:57 pm
The thing I love the most about the Film series is that its not really about film as much as it is about the philosophy of shooting. I haven’t shot film in years although I still own all my film gear, but the things you guys discuss and observe is SO applicable to photography in general that it doesn’t matter what medium you use to capture your images.
This series is easily the most inspiring set of videos I’ve ever had the privilage to witness. Thank you all sooo much. The only way this could be better is for me to be standing beside you guys while you shoot.
August 19, 2012 at 2:56 pm
FANTASTIC cinematography and editing! Wonderful music selections and, of course, great photography.
This is the best episode yet!
August 20, 2012 at 4:24 pm
What camera was used with the instant film?
August 20, 2012 at 7:52 pm
Andrew, It’s a custom AE Liberator 4×5 built buy John Minnicks. You can google it.
August 20, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Crazy good.
August 21, 2012 at 12:43 pm
Does anyone know what camera was used with the instant film?
August 22, 2012 at 12:16 pm
Ryan, thanks so much for responding, I wish I would have noticed that my comments go to the bottom, not the top. My fault for reposting the question
August 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Brilliant. Really informative and enjoyable. Amazing images. Thanks.
August 22, 2012 at 3:12 pm
I’m not even done watching and my jaw is worn out from wearing an expression of astonishment and wonderment. What a setting, what a selection of models and styling, and what talented, beautiful souls you all are. It just gets better.
Ryan’s made a lot of lovely photos, but the Polaroids with Jennifer are truly something special.
August 22, 2012 at 9:30 pm
the synergy between all of you is amazing! i so enjoy watching how each of you work your own craft…
August 23, 2012 at 3:15 am