Sunday, July 31, 2011

Kathryn and Jimmy Wedding ~ Popcorn Fun

Kathryn and Jimmy Wedding ~ Popcorn Fun

Wedding Fun at the Reception !!

Kat Carrs reception was at the Lafayette Theater so we had to make a memorable one !

Jimmy's Uncle Greg Carr helped held the lights.. for me.. thanks Gregg!

Connie, Kat, and i drew up the concept about 3 weeks ago on this one.. lots of prep when in to this one..

lighting was 2 lights..

1. key was elinchrom quadra with 39 octa, boomed by the grooms uncle who happens to work for canon in new jersey, thanks greg

2. rear lighting was bare speedlight with red gel for some color

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperturef/4.0
Focal Length35 mm
ISO Speed1600
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOn, Fired

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Kathryn Bride ~ Antique Bride


Kathryn Bride ~ Antique Bride, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Kathryn Bride ~ Antique Bride

well, one of my favorite models just got married...

we did this with 2 lights..

1. Key Lighting is AB1600 with grid camera left about 7 feet
2. back lighting was bare speed light 4 feet out of frame..

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/5.6
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Monday, July 18, 2011

Caitlin and Caleb ~ Coming Home

Caitlin and Caleb ~ Coming Home

working on the engagements for this young couple.

Caleb works at the air port so he set us up with this TEXAN T-6 war craft ...

with 2 alien bees and a beauty dish, we were able to get this dip kiss shot for them..

coming home just makes for a good title..

both bees were at 3/4 power

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperturef/7.1
Focal Length20 mm
ISO Speed100

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Katelyn and Caleb ~ Happily Married

Katelyn and Caleb ~ Happily Married

working on some engagements with a pair of Purdue Students that have a large love with photography..

Caleb is also very much into Aviation so we did the shoot at the airport..

between all three of us we came up with the concept on the foto..

lighting was single AB1600 with Beauty dish at about 3/4 power.. camera right about 5 feet

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Nick DJ ~ Pump Up the Volume


Nick DJ ~ Pump Up the Volume, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Nick DJ ~ Pump Up the Volume

Working with a talented Local DJ... Powder Rogby

i wanted to create something with color, light, and action..

concept is him being the master of music, controlling speakers and sound like the Jedi Master..

hopefully it looks like it.. haha !

lighting was 2 speed lights in the rear and the Alien Bee for the front lighting at 1/2 power

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/9.0
Focal Length35 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Amanda and Joey ~ Romance on the wall

Amanda and Joey ~ Romance on the wall

from a recent wedding..

keys for good posing for me

place the groom first
then place the bride around the groom..

and the foreheads together and smiling always creates the romance..

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.001 sec (1/1250)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed200
Exposure Bias+1/3 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Amanda and Joey ~ The Kiss


Amanda and Joey ~ The Kiss, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Amanda and Joey ~ The Kiss

from a recent wedding..

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed320
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Magical Winter Wish Publication ~ Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Book

Magical Winter Wish Publication ~ Light and Shoot 50 Fashion Book

Well this image has had quite the Odyssey, been one of my favorite images, been on a billboard, in a major magazine, and now published in a Mainstream Fashion Book for photographers.

this book is a new publication by Chris Gatcum. Light and Shoot: 50 Fashion Photos features the work of photography Masters Miles Aldridge, Perou and Rankin and its a real PRIVILEGE to have been part of this project.. actually mind blowing.. :)

The concept of this book is pretty simple - Lighting Handbook for fashion photographers

shows the shot and on the opposite page, the set up of lights and captions about HOW to do the shot and a little background of the concept or history of the shot.. and small tid bit of the photographer.. :)

"The key to this book though, is on the back cover- that “lighting styles come in and out of fashion and are constantly evolving… Some would say there are no rules abut lighting..-or that lighting is something you never truly master; but the more you shoot the better you get at it.”" i couldn't agree more, there is no limits on creative lighting and concepts..

winter shot here Katie ~ 4 Seasons ~ Magical Winter Wish

spring shot here Aurielle ~ 4 Seasons ~ The Beauty of Spring

summer shot here Kate ~ 4 Season ~ Summer Dream

fall shot here Aurielle ~ 4 Seasons ~ The Splendor of Fall

places to get this book:

www.amazon.com/Light-Shoot-50-Fashion-Photos/dp/0240817222

www.barnesandnoble.com/w/light-and-shoot-50-fashion-photo...

www.walmart.com/ip/14954465

www.focalpress.com/books/photography/light_and_shoot_50_f...

www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.cws_home/725405...

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Vinya Model ~ The Sari


Vinya Model ~ The Sari, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Vinya Model ~ The Sari

Had a chance for some personal work finally,

Vinya Sister of Vivick (skyline owner) and i had wanted to create something cool in the ways of her Tradition so last night presented it self ..

the sky gave us a good backdrop and her friend also helped in throwing the Half Sari Scarf around to give us this amazing flowing shot..

lighting was 2 AB1600 at 1/2 power

key lighting had a Beauty Dish with a Grid

rear side kicker was bare and pointed downward to light up the back side and ground..

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperturef/7.1
Focal Length24 mm
ISO Speed320
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire