Lighting

Window Light

July 21, 2010
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Wow, I’m watching the new reality show Double Exposure while I’m writing this post.  I’m glad I don’t shoot with a partner.  Why they do it I don’t know.  They seem to bitch and argue constantly, it’s draining just to listen to.  It seems everyone puts up with it because they produce beautiful work, but […]

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Gratuitous

July 16, 2010
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Once in awhile I just have to post some gratuitous sex…todays the day. One of my fav models Tiffany Stone just hangin out at the studio (this is how she hangs out, no, really!). This is the look I’m after but I rented an $8,000. HMI for this.  Wish I still had it.  It was […]

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Beam Of Light

June 7, 2010
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New Feature!This is a new feature of my blog, kinda a real time, what’s going on in my world.  A bit of bragging and what not, so here goes… I’m being interviewed by Ron Egatz of www.macgroupus.com tomorrow.  I hope everything goes great.  I’m kinda curious about the direction the interview will take. My new […]

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Out The Door

June 5, 2010
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We were done shooting for the day and Tiffany was leaving.  She put on this hat and I just had to shoot it.    I went to my wardrobe and found this scarf (one of my old scarves) the sweater and viola, a look.  Red sweaters are some of my favorites to shoot, (Salvation Army $5.) […]

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In The Round

June 3, 2010
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I think this set up has high impact for the money and time.  I went to Home Depot and bought a large round cheap light fixture.  You take it apart but leave the wires attached and simply plug it in.  The bulb doesn’t get that hot and the model can touch it.  The power is […]

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More Real Estate

May 27, 2010
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“No thanks.” I said.  I can see her eyes just fine. Not really understanding what Claude was asking.  The Claude I’m referring to is Claude Jodoin.  I’m fortunate to know Claude and asked him to assist me with a shoot awhile back.  Claude is a photographer’s consultant and educator and Technical Editor for Range Finder […]

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Peonies

May 20, 2010
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My peony tree is in bloom this week, the flowers are as big as saucers.  They last such a short time it’s a shame.  So once a year I can get this shot. When workshop students ask my advice what to shoot I always mention high key.  I find it so refreshing and so do […]

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Visit The Dark

May 12, 2010
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Working alone can be crazy for some setups. The smaller and more specific the lighting the longer the setup takes.  It can limit the models movements forcing them to pose  This is when a helping hand is invaluable or a model that is extremely patient.  When I start a shoot I often don’t know where […]

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