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Photography tips: Using a reflector

Thursday, March 4th 2010,   by tyger   |   8 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: natural light, Nikon 50mm f1.8, photography tips, reflector   |   8 Comments

California dreamin: beach photos

Monday, March 1st 2010,   by tyger   |   11 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: Crystal Cove, Nikon 85mm f1.4, SB600 speedlight, strobist   |   11 Comments

California winters are awesome

Wednesday, February 17th 2010,   by alldoneup   |   9 Comments
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 [...]
Posted in: Photography, Photography Tips, Portraits   |   Also tagged: Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon D90, photography tips, portrait photography, radio popper, strobist, Tamron 28-75mm f2.8, warm winter   |   9 Comments

Shoot anytime anywhere: Broad daylight photos

Monday, February 15th 2010,   by tyger   |   15 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: broad daylight, Nikon 50mm f1.8, Nikon 85mm f1.4, radio popper, strobist   |   15 Comments

Shoot anytime anywhere: nighttime photos

Saturday, February 13th 2010,   by tyger   |   7 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: bokeh, nighttime photography, Nikon 85mm f1.4, strobist   |   7 Comments

Rainy day fun

Thursday, February 11th 2010,   by tyger   |   10 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: natural light, Nikon 85mm f1.4, rain, the red balloon   |   10 Comments

Baby Felicity photos

Wednesday, February 10th 2010,   by alldoneup   |   15 Comments
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, [...]
Posted in: Kids, Photography, Portraits   |   Also tagged: baby photographer, baby portraits, Nikon 85mm f1.4   |   15 Comments

Snow photoshoot: Ice Queen

Sunday, February 7th 2010,   by tyger   |   21 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: Nikon 85mm f1.4, portrait photography, snow   |   21 Comments

Traditional Hmong dress

Thursday, February 4th 2010,   by tyger   |   2 Comments
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   |   Also tagged: crosslighting, Nikon 50mm f1.8, traditional Hmong dress   |   2 Comments

Portrait pretty purple

Monday, February 1st 2010,   by tyger   |   14 Comments
Portrait, pretty, purple… try to say that three times quickly!! Kay and I both love taking pictures. But we’ve ran into a problem… she’s running out of dresses (so she says)! I don’t know why women are so against wearing the same dress twice; maybe one of you women can explain that to me. =/ [...]
Posted in: Photography, Portraits   |   Also tagged: canyon hills, Nikon 85mm f1.4, portrait photography, purple dress   |   14 Comments