Archive for November, 2008

An unusual model

Tuesday was a rather unusual commission, but a fun one none the less. Whereas normally conversation and rapport can get you through a shoot, hotdogs and biscuits were more useful at this one. Benson is a Basset Hound and a character he was too. I hope  managed to catch that character for his owner. I [...]


Katherine

Kat came to visit recently and I took the opportunity to test out some strobist lighting techniques. Using a canon 430ex as a hair light on 1/64th power and another on 1/16th front and left with a shoot through umbrella. Quite pleased with the results, and a very pretty model. Shots added to the people [...]


Detroit Tigers

This is the stadium of the Detroit Tigers baseball team in Downtown Detroit. I had just 2 minutes to capture some shots, and rushed about hand held snapping everything I could. I was quite pleased wtih this shot. The light was terrible and it was overcast and dull.  With a little photoshop work the best [...]


Michigan

In late October I took a trip to visit relative in Michigan. I have to say I had a lovely time and was bowled over by the hospitality and friendliness of everyone. I also had a little time, although not much, to take a few photos. All shots were hand held but it was still [...]