Matt and Melissa ~ Happy Engagement

Matt and Melissa ~ Happy Engagement, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Matt and Melissa ~ Happy Engagement

matt and melissa to be wedded this fall..

very easy couple to work with..

first of a 3 shot series..

they look so happy together !!! loved working with them..

all natural light

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.002 sec (1/500)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Kelsey and Paige ~ Besties

Kelsey and Paige ~ Besties, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Kelsey and Paige ~ Besties

working on Paige's senior photos(dark hair), but her best friend came along to help out..

Kelsey (blonde)is a photographer and has also been a second shooter with me in a wedding, apparently she can model too, so it made total sense to take a besties image of them..

kelsey's right hand has about 8 stitches so we had to minimized it in the pose..

rear lighting AB1600 with yellow gel bare at 1/3 power and front lighting was AB1600 with 60 inch plm as key 1/3 power

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/2.8
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Maddy Senior ~ Golden Art facebook

Maddy Senior ~ Golden Art facebook, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Maddy Senior ~ Golden Art facebook

just getting around to placing the order for Madeline..

this one makes me smile..

lighting was 2 speed lights in HSS triggered by radio poppers..

2 speed lights were about 2 feet apart on separate stands

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.001 sec (1/800)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOn, Fired

Janelle Senior ~ Sunny Woods

Janelle Senior ~ Sunny Woods, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Janelle Senior ~ Sunny Woods

Janelle's senior photos will be different from the others this year.. i haven't worked in the woods too much and when we walked by them i noticed this workable location..

lighting was 2 lights

1. back camera left rim "SUNNY" look was created by AB1600 with Yellow Gel at 1/2 power
2. key lighting AB1600 at 1/2 power with 60 inch PLM held down by mother..

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/1.6
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Janelle Senior ~ Yellow Flower Patch

Janelle Senior ~ Yellow Flower Patch, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Janelle Senior ~ Yellow Flower Patch

working on Janelle's senior photo portfolio..

the lighting here was all faked sun light..

2 AB1600 were used..

camera right rear for fake back lighting being it was really just cloudy and dark outside and cold !

key lighting was @ 1/2 power with 60 PLM mother held down the light so it wouldn't blow over

back lighting was AB1600 at 1/2 power with yellow gel..

looks like a sunny day eh? not !

all lights triggered by the Consistent firing Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Megan Senior ~ The White Wall

Megan Senior ~ The White Wall, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Megan Senior ~ The White Wall

Working on Senior photos for Megan..

she is a straight A student and will be going on to get her degree in the Medical Field..

mother held the quadra with the deep octa about 5 feet camera left

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperturef/4.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Chad and Emily ~ Midnight Romance

Chad and Emily ~ Midnight Romance, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Chad and Emily ~ Midnight Romance

2 lights used for this

1. AB1600 with yellow gel at 1/2 power
2. AB1600 with White umbrella shoot thru @ 1/3 power about 7 feet camera right

all lights was triggered by the Consistent firing Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/1.8
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Emily and Chad ~ Happiness

Emily and Chad ~ Happiness, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Emily and Chad ~ Happiness

had a chance to work with a new couple to be wedded this winter..

Chad and Emily - total happiness is what i was going for..

2 lights used for this

1. AB1600 with yellow gel at 1/2 power
2. AB1600 with White umbrella shoot thru @ 1/3 power about 7 feet camera right

triggered by the new cactus V5

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/1.8
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Nina Model ~ Water Project

Nina Model ~ Water Project, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Nina Model ~ Water Project

working on some processing

lighting was 3 lights.

1. key light was Elinchrom Quadra with Deep octa @ 2.3 power about 4 feet away

2. left and right side kickers were AB1600 with Softlighters 60 inch @ 1/3 power

all triggered by Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/7.1
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV

ameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/7.1
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Melissa Family ~ Happy Early Mothers day

Melissa Family ~ Happy Early Mothers day, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Melissa Family ~ Happy Early Mothers day

natural light

just creating good times for the family

it is easy to do..

pose them and have them look in different directions and have them start to laugh..

easy but posed, but the results are very natural

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperturef/1.6
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Vinya Model ~ The Wall

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

Vinya Model ~ The Wall

from my shooting workshop i had recently

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperturef/1.6
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV

Lucy Model ~ Red Dawn

Lucy Model ~ Red Dawn, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Lucy Model ~ Red Dawn

had a chance to work with Lucy, she wanted some images of her with punch, edge, and the strobist style we all love.. this one will be printed big...

lighting was 2 lights..

rear was a 580 EXII at 1/4 power with red gel

front was AB1600 at 1/3 power with 64 PLM feather away about 7-9 feet away

the weather was super crappy, so we did the shoot at the parking garage.. i swear i do alot of my work a this parking garage.. lol

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed50
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Skylar Model ~ Solar Sky

Skylar Model ~ Solar Sky, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Skylar Model ~ Solar Sky

this photo was made during my first Lighting Work Shop..

During the work shop we covered many topics including lighting, posing and how to deal with real live shooting sessions.. and ever changing conditions..

this shot was done at the parking garage being it stormed thru the whole session..

this was my first work shop and i my self learned some things about creating a curriculum

lighting on this was 3 lights

1. Rear Camera Left was AB1600 with 60 Softlighter with yellow Gel @ 1/2 power
2. Rear Camera Right was single 430 Speed light @ 1/4 power with Blue Gel
3. Key light was Elinchrom Quadra with Deep Octa about 5 feet camera left @ 1.5 power

all lights but the Elinchrom was triggered by the Consistent firing Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Skylar Model ~ New York City Dream

Skylar Model ~ New York City Dream, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Skylar Model ~ New York City Dream

inspiration from my friend Cory Nguyen photo.. with a twist....

also this photo was made during my first Lighting Work Shop..

During the work shop we covered many topics including lighting, posing and how to deal with real live shooting sessions.. and ever changing conditions..

this shot was done at the parking garage being it stormed thru the whole session..

this was my first work shop and i my self learned some things about creating a curriculum

lighting on this was 3 lights

1. Rear Camera Left was AB1600 with 60 Softlighter with yellow Gel @ 1/2 power
2. Rear Camera Right was single 430 Speed light @ 1/4 power with Blue Gel
3. Key light was Elinchrom Quadra with Deep Octa about 5 feet camera left @ 1.5 power

all lights but the Elinchrom was triggered by the Consistent firing Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Jessica Kristtian ~ The Dip Kiss

Jessica Kristtian ~ The Dip Kiss, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Jessica Kristtian ~ The Dip Kiss

another wonderful wedding last week.. just so far behind on processing files..

one speed light was on top of camera to help autofocus because it was completely dark

lighting was 3 lights

2 speed lights rear kickers @ 1/3 power
1 AB1600 with 60inch softlighter for main key light @ 1/3 power

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed200
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOn, Fired

Jessica and Kristtian ~ The Angel Wings

Jessica and Kristtian ~ The Angel Wings, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Jessica and Kristtian ~ The Angel Wings

From a recent wedding

Jessica and Kristtian are on Cloud 9 and how appropriate with their angel wings..

the Tulle was held by 3 brides maids

lighting was 3 lights

1. main light was ab1600 with 64 PLM @ 1/3
2. camera left rear kicker 580EX @ 1/16 power
3. camera right rear kicker 580EX @ 1/16 power

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperturef/2.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed400
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOn, Fired

Nina Model ~ Elements Shoot

Nina Model ~ Elements Shoot, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Nina Model ~ Elements Shoot

Modeling shoot for a local Spa..

the background is designed to compliment the name of the Spa.. "Elements Spa"

i think one of these shots will end up on a billboard soon..

lighting was 3 lights.

1. key light was Elinchrom Quadra with Deep octa @ 2.3 power about 4 feet away

2. left and right side kickers were AB1600 with Softlighters 60 inch @ 1/3 power

all triggered by Cactus V5's

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/7.1
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV

Megan Senior ~ The Golden Spring Flowers

Megan Senior ~ The Golden Spring Flowers, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Megan Senior ~ The Golden Spring Flowers

Working on Senior photos for Megan..

she is a straight A student and will be going on to get her degree in the Medical Field..

mother held the quadra with the deep octa about 5 feet camera left

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperturef/4.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV
FlashOff, Did not fire

Kathyrn Model ~ Mother Nature

Kathyrn Model ~ Mother Nature, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Kathyrn Model ~ Mother Nature

classified as personal work..

and a photo manipulation , i think there was about 15 layers on this one..

lighting on Annabelle was 2 lights..

had 2 AB1600's one with 64PLM and hair light was the 22 Beauty dish with grid both on boom arms.

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperturef/9.0
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV

Becky and Ben ~ Happyness

Becky and Ben ~ Happyness, originally uploaded by ~Phamster~.

Becky and Ben ~ Happyness

a shot that is simple but works..

it only works if the height difference is correct though.. note how the per-portions are..

natural light under shad.. so what if there are blown outs right?

CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Exposure0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length85 mm
ISO Speed100
Exposure Bias0 EV