So, Im looking into filters. The first thought is dont put cheap glass in front of expensive glass! I dont. I regularly use my singh ray and B+W filters for minimal effects and would much rather have things done in camera than in post. I know it goes either way, but for me its just easier in camera. I guess there is something to be said for having some restrictions placed on what I can do and that forcing creativity?
(Source: Lee filters)
Presently Im looking into softening filters like Lee filters black net 2 filter. Heres the reference example. I guess its essentially tulle (tool) and originally made for movie cameras to soften the lens. But, then the argument of why not just do it in Photoshop comes in (slap yourself a la Zack). That perticular filter runs $75.00. I guess this means a DIY tulleproject should be coming down the pipes. Ill post more when I start doing research.
Heres the link to the product on the Lee site
can i please rent that skeleton?
2009/10/16
at
5:09 PM
For my notes as much as anyones. A taste of Richard Avado.
I have been moving more towards conceptual style shoots. Meaning shoots where a theme is present and things are more stylized. Seeing Avadons work, just makes it seem that much more worthwhile to persue this avenue.
I have been moving more towards conceptual style shoots. Meaning shoots where a theme is present and things are more stylized. Seeing Avadons work, just makes it seem that much more worthwhile to persue this avenue.
Photographer: Richard Avedon
Magazine: The New Yorker
Model: Nadja Auermann
Fashion Editor: Doon Arbus, Polly Mellen
Magazine: The New Yorker
Model: Nadja Auermann
Fashion Editor: Doon Arbus, Polly Mellen
(Source: ru_glamour)
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Dean Collins and how far weve come.
2009/10/08
at
3:20 PM
Remember when discussions would break out about weither a cover of a magazine was photoshoped or not? Now, Photoshop is so commonplace we dont give it a second thought. Its just assumed any photo or image you see has been somehow edited by an Adobe application. Amazing. That brings us to an amazing photographer and his achievements. Im talking about Dean Collins.
David Hobby has written about him a few times and I'm just now getting around to his videos and concepts. Let me say, hes amazing. I started to watch a video exerp from his lecture on 3 dimentional contrast and fell into thought on the cross hatching I was forced to learn in Drawing I. What a phenomenal concept. The masters painted light as they saw it fit and Collins teaches us how to shape light like a master. Hats off.
David Hobby has written about him a few times and I'm just now getting around to his videos and concepts. Let me say, hes amazing. I started to watch a video exerp from his lecture on 3 dimentional contrast and fell into thought on the cross hatching I was forced to learn in Drawing I. What a phenomenal concept. The masters painted light as they saw it fit and Collins teaches us how to shape light like a master. Hats off.
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Whew! Busy week and its only Tuesday.
2009/10/06
at
6:06 PM
This post I began on Sept 29,2009 -
I belong to the Strobist Los Angeles group. Stobists are all about off camera flash and usually are aspiring Pros or Pros allready. They are all DIYers and enjoy sharing their methods whenever possible. They also take some damn good photos.
I suppose you would say that I am community oriented and I like to be a contributor to the functions of the organizations Im belong to. So I took it upon myself with Michael Kang's help to put on a strobist meet. Ive been to many of their socials and a few meets for shooting. But I figured it would be fun to do and I like putting things together like this.
Well its been an interesting ride. I find that lots of people show interest, but not as many sign up...
A week later...
Well, it happened, I learned lessons, and met some nice folks. I personally wouldn't call it a success. Why? Out of our 6 models only 3 showed. One additionall model came as a curtisy to one of the photogs. Oh, there were to many shooters for the space. Just slightly. 10 came, 8 would have been much better. On the other side, the place was nice and the MUAs great as well as the stylist. So I can say it was a good learning experience.
Andreas of ANM Photography
I personally didnt shoot much. Too many people with the same shot. My buddy Gerald set up his lights on one set and got them perfect to his and my specifications. We walked away for a moment, came back, and they were changed. Made for a different shot all together. Live and lern right?
I belong to the Strobist Los Angeles group. Stobists are all about off camera flash and usually are aspiring Pros or Pros allready. They are all DIYers and enjoy sharing their methods whenever possible. They also take some damn good photos.
I suppose you would say that I am community oriented and I like to be a contributor to the functions of the organizations Im belong to. So I took it upon myself with Michael Kang's help to put on a strobist meet. Ive been to many of their socials and a few meets for shooting. But I figured it would be fun to do and I like putting things together like this.
Well its been an interesting ride. I find that lots of people show interest, but not as many sign up...
A week later...
Well, it happened, I learned lessons, and met some nice folks. I personally wouldn't call it a success. Why? Out of our 6 models only 3 showed. One additionall model came as a curtisy to one of the photogs. Oh, there were to many shooters for the space. Just slightly. 10 came, 8 would have been much better. On the other side, the place was nice and the MUAs great as well as the stylist. So I can say it was a good learning experience.
Andreas of ANM Photography
I personally didnt shoot much. Too many people with the same shot. My buddy Gerald set up his lights on one set and got them perfect to his and my specifications. We walked away for a moment, came back, and they were changed. Made for a different shot all together. Live and lern right?
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