Author Archives: tyger
Photography tips: Using a reflector
I thought I’d post a few photos that were taken using natural light with a reflector. A reflector is one of the least expensive source of light you can get. A reflector bounces light and can serve as either a main light or fill light. When shooting outdoors, it’s a great way to add extra [...]
Posted in: Photography, Photography Tips, Portraits, Tutorials Tags: natural light, Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon d700, photography tips, reflector 8 Comments
Update: PrettyGeeky wedding dress contest
Thanks to everyone who entered the PrettyGeeky Wedding dress giveaway contest. With the help of the generous bride, we are currently going through all the entries. As noted in the contest rules, the winner will be announced on Sunday March 7th. Check back to find out who the lucky winner is!
Good luck to everyone who [...]
Las Vegas swingin part 1
During their California trip, we decided to take Chili and Millie on a road trip to Las Vegas… what a big mistake. Everyone lost lol. They don’t call the city Lost Wages without reason huh? Anyhow, outside of the gambling… we had a blast. I haven’t had a stretch of days partying it up like [...]
California dreamin: beach photos
Seven years ago, I met one of my cousins for the very first time. I was so happy to have been able to meet more of my family from my father’s side. It was a long overdue meeting; thankfully, we had so much in common… we naturally became close friends. I bring up the seven [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits Tags: Crystal Cove, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, SB600 speedlight, strobist 11 Comments
Shoot anytime anywhere: Broad daylight photos
Continuing our recent theme of shooting anytime and anywhere… today’s post is about shooting under broad daylight. Everyone has taken the “raccoon eyes” type of photos. You know? The kind where someone suggests the whole group turn towards the sun so all your faces are lit up. What usually results from this? First off, everyone [...]
Posted in: Photography, Photography Tips, Portraits, Tutorials Tags: broad daylight, Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, radio popper, strobist 15 Comments
Shoot anytime anywhere: nighttime photos
Continuing with the recent theme: Get motivated, go out there and shoot anytime anywhere!.. here are some night time photos I’d like to share. Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean you can’t take any nice photos. At some point or time, we’ve all taken the kinds of photos at night where bright [...]
Posted in: Photography, Photography Tips, Portraits, Tutorials Tags: bokeh, nighttime photography, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, strobist 7 Comments
Rainy day fun
Who says you can’t have fun in the rain? Tired of being rained in so often these past few weeks, we took out an umbrella and said what the heck. I mean, c’mon it’s Southern California right?… it’s not supposed to rain this often. Anyways, even though it was a bit big on her, [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits Tags: natural light, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, rain, the red balloon 10 Comments
Snow photoshoot: Ice Queen
I have always wanted to do a snow shoot. A month ago while in Wisconsin, I was -this- close to getting one done… but Kay’s sister bailed out because… well because it was 12 degrees out. =/ So we left frigid Wisconsin with nothing more than a picture of me showing cheese-head country what [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits Tags: Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, portrait photography, snow 21 Comments
Traditional Hmong dress
I was going through some of our older photos taken last year and found these pictures. I can’t believe we forgot to post these photos of our traditional Hmong dress. The traditional Hmong dress is so beautiful. Its hand stitched needle work and vibrant colors make it so wonderful to look at. Traditionally worn during [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits Tags: crosslighting, Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon d700, traditional Hmong dress 2 Comments
Winner: PrettyGeeky wedding dress giveaway