Category Archives: Photography
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 [...]
Also posted in: Portraits Tags: Crystal Cove, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, SB600 speedlight, strobist 10 Comments
California winters are awesome
I grew up in the Midwest where winters were a major pain in the butt. We’re so spoiled over here in California (winter: 70 degrees! are you kidding me?). I just don’t appreciate the 3-4 months of snow like I use to when I was a little kid. Back then I couldn’t wait for a [...]
Also posted in: Photography Tips, Portraits Tags: Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon d700, Nikon D90, photography tips, portrait photography, radio popper, strobist, Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, warm winter 9 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 [...]
Also posted in: 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 [...]
Also posted in: Photography Tips, Portraits, Tutorials Tags: bokeh, nighttime photography, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, strobist 7 Comments
Happy Birthday Lori!
When I think about my childhood, I am happy because you were there with me. You were there and you helped me more than you know. One of many ways was… I remember it like a vague but pleasant dream, I would ask you to tell me bedtime stories to help me sleep and [...]
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, [...]
Also posted in: Portraits Tags: natural light, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700, rain, the red balloon 10 Comments
Baby Felicity photos
We recently had a baby portrait session with this super duper squishable little princess and I have to say taking photos of kids/babies can be a real challenge… what with the goofy smiles, tantrums, short attention spans, and bladder control issues -ok, I’m guilty of all that too but that’s beside the point- BUT, omg, [...]
Also posted in: Kids, Portraits Tags: baby photographer, baby portraits, Nikon 85mm f1.4, Nikon d700 15 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 [...]
Photography tips: Using a reflector