Arizona POTN get together?

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Anyone need a truck? Will trade for your camera? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/pho/855852708.html :)

Hatch

That's funny. I was just thinking about telling you guys about getting a new van and going to sell my Ford F150. If anyone is interested I might consider trading for some camera gear. ????

It's a 2003, Super Cab, XL with a V8 tow package and Long bed. :)

Guerry

[Hatch1921]

That's funny. I was just thinking about telling you guys about getting a new van and going to sell my Ford F150. If anyone is interested I might consider trading for some camera gear. ????

It's a 2003, Super Cab, XL with a V8 tow package and Long bed. :)

Guerry


I thought it was sort of funny... but then again... maybe someone needs a truck more than a camera. Hope helps someone out there.


On another note... have a look at this video... I wonder what the shoot cost... $100k? More? http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=f2fab8687ece08e166706094178f79abd82fb3fb&scp=2&sq=t%20magazine%20cover%20spring%202007&st=cse

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

5DII video... gets better after 50 seconds....

http://www.vimeo.com/1817329

Would like to see some vids with the MP-E65 attached to the camera...

[disneydork06]

I thought it was sort of funny... but then again... maybe someone needs a truck more than a camera. Hope helps someone out there.


On another note... have a look at this video... I wonder what the shoot cost... $100k? More? http://video.on.nytimes.com/?fr_story=f2fab8687ece08e166706094178f79abd82fb3fb&scp=2&sq=t%20magazine%20cover%20spring%202007&st=cse

Hatch I don't think that much...I would guess at most half that.

[Hatch1921]

I don't think that much...I would guess at most half that.

Did you see the Broncolor packs and heads they were using? $30-40k alone... add the MUA's/design crew/props/post production/studio/location rental/photographers fees... I would be shocked if it were less than $100K for the total production....:D

[FlyingPhotog]

Did you see the Broncolor packs and heads they were using? $30-40k alone... add the MUA's/design crew/props/post production/studio/location rental/photographers fees... I would be shocked if it were less than $100K for the total production....:D

Just a bit more than a couple of umbrellas and a reflector, eh?

I didn't notice where this was shot but be it NY or LA, I find it very interesting that they chose to bring the beach indoors. I know it gives them far more control (no wind, no seagulls, no GWCs) but nothing really says the sea shore except, the sea shore.

I'm sure the final prints were outstanding but I couldn't help but think how the images shown at the end of the video all looked as if they'd get shredded here on POTN. "Your hightlights are blown" "You cut off this or that" "Why'd you let the ice cream melt?" "Nikon would have made these better..."

ROFLMAO... :lol:

[BrianAZ]

Time for a little bit of a happy dance.

I just booked a really nice gig. The major retailer for motorcycle apparel and I met today. I took him out into my studio space, and showed him what I could do for them. I even showed him how you can use a studio gray seamless for multiple images from gray to black to white, to gelled. I explained why they weren't getting the results they wanted, and how to fix things. The meeting went super well. He is letting me spec out their camera room, he is going to fly me out to TX, to set up their camera room and show them how to use the gear and maintaing the gear, and have me do some product shots and show them how to do what I do with a camera. Eventually he wants me to get their photography staff up to a point where they can do this on their own.

My first destination product shoot, and seminar! :) Maybe I need to hire Marathon press. ;)

[FlyingPhotog]

Time for a little bit of a happy dance.

I just booked a really nice gig. The major retailer for motorcycle apparel and I met today. I took him out into my studio space, and showed him what I could do for them. I even showed him how you can use a studio gray seamless for multiple images from gray to black to white, to gelled. I explained why they weren't getting the results they wanted, and how to fix things. The meeting went super well. He is letting me spec out their camera room, he is going to fly me out to TX, to set up their camera room and show them how to use the gear and maintaing the gear, and have me do some product shots and show them how to do what I do with a camera. Eventually he wants me to get their photography staff up to a point where they can do this on their own.

My first destination product shoot, and seminar! :) Maybe I need to hire Marathon press. ;)



Hey that's outstanding. Way to go...



;)

[Hatch1921]

Time for a little bit of a happy dance.

I just booked a really nice gig. The major retailer for motorcycle apparel and I met today. I took him out into my studio space, and showed him what I could do for them. I even showed him how you can use a studio gray seamless for multiple images from gray to black to white, to gelled. I explained why they weren't getting the results they wanted, and how to fix things. The meeting went super well. He is letting me spec out their camera room, he is going to fly me out to TX, to set up their camera room and show them how to use the gear and maintaing the gear, and have me do some product shots and show them how to do what I do with a camera. Eventually he wants me to get their photography staff up to a point where they can do this on their own.

My first destination product shoot, and seminar! :) Maybe I need to hire Marathon press. ;)

A big congrats Brian! Sounds like it is going to be a fun trip. Bring back some cool shots!!!

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Just a bit more than a couple of umbrellas and a reflector, eh?

I didn't notice where this was shot but be it NY or LA, I find it very interesting that they chose to bring the beach indoors. I know it gives them far more control (no wind, no seagulls, no GWCs) but nothing really says the sea shore except, the sea shore.

I'm sure the final prints were outstanding but I couldn't help but think how the images shown at the end of the video all looked as if they'd get shredded here on POTN. "Your hightlights are blown" "You cut off this or that" "Why'd you let the ice cream melt?" "Nikon would have made these better..."

ROFLMAO... :lol:

I think you are right Jay... someone would complain... ROFL. I for one would... ROFL!@! I'm sure we didn't see 1/100th of the shots from the shoot...but... it sure did look like a ton of work to bring the beach indoors.

[FlyingPhotog]

I think you are right Jay... someone would complain... ROFL. I for one would... ROFL!@! I'm sure we didn't see 1/100th of the shots from the shoot...but... it sure did look like a ton of work to bring the beach indoors.

We actually did something quite similar when I was in college but it was to shoot a music video as a senior project in one of the advanced TV production classes. WIsh I had a way to rip 3/4" U-matic tape to mpeg...

Being a lowly sophmore at the time, I ended up working as a dolly grip and helped with the lighting.

Watching that NYT video, as soon as I saw them early on flying the the mondo soft boxes at camera right, I knew they were going for a sunny day look.

But cutting and sanding all that poly foam? Ugh, messy. I bet they'll be finding bits of it in that stuido for years...

[BrianAZ]

Thanks Jay and Hatch. I'm really excited (as if you can't tell).

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Jay and Hatch. I'm really excited (as if you can't tell).

Couldn't really...

Well, you're post was shaking a bit but other than that... :p

[Hatch1921]

We actually did something quite similar when I was in college but it was to shoot a music video as a senior project in one of the advanced TV production classes.

Being a lowly sophmore at the time, I ended up working as a dolly grip and helped with the lighting.

Watching that NYT video, as soon as I saw them early on flying the the mondo soft boxes at camera right, I knew they were going for a sunny day look.

But cutting and sanding all that poly foam? Ugh, messy. I bet they'll be finding bits of it in that stuido for years...


It was/is interesting to see how these big productions work... I'm sure everything was shot wireless straight to the MAC/PC and then tweaked. Total control over everything. It's what the top shooters get paid to do. When your day rate starts at 10K you better be able to deliver. :) I can't imagine having to clean the studio afterwards... NO FUN!

[Kristy]

Quick hello! :)

AWESOME for you Brian. That is so exciting. We need to come and tour your personal studio just so we can be "Wow'ed" like the motorcycle guy. Fun!! :) Let us know how things progress along... Maybe you'll quit your day job... lol.

I loved that video Frank... way cool. How exciting to be part of something like that. I wouldn't mind being the light girl or the reflector girl... or the prop girl.. just so I could watch all of the madness as it is happening. :)

Gotta run....

[Hatch1921]

Thanks Jay and Hatch. I'm really excited (as if you can't tell).

No worries Brian... I just reread the original announcement... if you look at the last line in fine print... says something about taking me with you... look hard... it's there! ROFL

Congrats again...very cool!
Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

It was/is interesting to see how these big productions work... I'm sure everything was shot wireless straight to the MAC/PC and then tweaked. Total control over everything. It's what the top shooters get paid to do. When your day rate starts at 10K you better be able to deliver. :) I can't imagine having to clean the studio afterwards... NO FUN!

Once upon a time, that's where rookies got their feet in the door.

Now everyone wants to go straight from XSi to doing magazine covers... :rolleyes:

I couldn't even begin to count the gallons of paint I slopped on Cycs or the number of six packs of Coke I ran out to buy while trying to get a break in broadcasting.

And look at me now! Can't find a way out of it fast enough... :lol:

[BrianAZ]

Couldn't really...

Well, you're post was shaking a bit but other than that... :p

You noticed, that, huh? Guess I'll have to make sure to order some L lenses with IS. :)

[Hatch1921]

Once upon a time, that's where rookies got their feet in the door.

Now everyone wants to go straight from XSi to doing magazine covers... :rolleyes:

I couldn't even begin to count the gallons of paint I slopped on Cycs or the number of six packs of Coke I ran out to buy while trying to get a break in broadcasting.

And look at me now! Can't find a way out of it fast enough... :lol:


Now everyone wants to go straight from XSi to doing magazine covers... what's wrong with that? ROFL I figure a couple more shoots and I will be ready for the big production sets. ROFL ROFL

I'd be happy just to make enough money to keep me from the poor house.

How soon do you think it will be before you punch out?

[FlyingPhotog]

Now everyone wants to go straight from XSi to doing magazine covers... what's wrong with that? ROFL I figure a couple more shoots and I will be ready for the big production sets. ROFL ROFL

I'd be happy just to make enough money to keep me from the poor house.

How soon do you think it will be before you punch out?

Who knows really...

It's kind of a phased withdrawl right now. Once I get done with this years' MLB Playoff run, I'm going to sit down with a 2009 calendar and the internet and see if I can find out the dates for as many airshows as I can that are within a 500 mile radius (ie, driveable...) and I plan on attending as many as I can. If it means being unavailable for some racing weekends next season, so be it. I won't ever get my face or my work in front of people sitting in a TV truck all day.

There's so many opportunities that I seem to miss out on simply because of profession and the fact that my work "week" is what it is.

I was all set to go to ABQ and the Balloon Fiesta next week but baseball playoffs came calling and it's not fair for me to dump all the income responsibilities on my wife. She has however, green-lighted me to "chase the dream" if I'm really so inclined...

So I remain firmly planted on the fence...

[BrianAZ]

Quick hello! :)

AWESOME for you Brian. That is so exciting. We need to come and tour your personal studio just so we can be "Wow'ed" like the motorcycle guy. Fun!! :) Let us know how things progress along... Maybe you'll quit your day job... lol.

Gotta run....

Thanks Kristy.

BTW, you are welcome at my studio anytime. One of these day's you are going to have to show me how you do maternity and baby photos.

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Kristy.

BTW, you are welcome at my studio anytime. One of these day's you are going to have to show me how you do maternity and baby photos.

Didn't your parents have that talk with you? <Duckin' and Runnin'> ;)

[macroshooter1970]

Time for a little bit of a happy dance.

I just booked a really nice gig. The major retailer for motorcycle apparel and I met today. I took him out into my studio space, and showed him what I could do for them. I even showed him how you can use a studio gray seamless for multiple images from gray to black to white, to gelled. I explained why they weren't getting the results they wanted, and how to fix things. The meeting went super well. He is letting me spec out their camera room, he is going to fly me out to TX, to set up their camera room and show them how to use the gear and maintaing the gear, and have me do some product shots and show them how to do what I do with a camera. Eventually he wants me to get their photography staff up to a point where they can do this on their own.

My first destination product shoot, and seminar! :) Maybe I need to hire Marathon press. ;)

congrats man

[BrianAZ]

Didn't your parents have that talk with you? <Duckin' and Runnin'> ;)

No. We had TV. :twisted:



Thanks Mike.

[jbdavies]

No. We had TV. :twisted:



Thanks Mike.
Black and White? ;)

[ScottDR]

LOL @Jeremy.

Congrats Brian!!! What an awesome experience. Can't wait to hear more about it all.

Love the photo's as usual Kristy :).

Jay-being firmly planted line was smooth ;)

Oh wait, hey...now I'm perturbed at Jeremy---I remember B&W TV! ROFL

[JmprSteve]

CONGRATS! Brian.. don't forget to mention that you offer a RETAINER $ervice and/or a con$ultant$ fee should they require your services to retrain or assist/mentor their employees in the future!

[joeb1]

Time for a little bit of a happy dance.

I just booked a really nice gig. The major retailer for motorcycle apparel and I met today. I took him out into my studio space, and showed him what I could do for them. I even showed him how you can use a studio gray seamless for multiple images from gray to black to white, to gelled. I explained why they weren't getting the results they wanted, and how to fix things. The meeting went super well. He is letting me spec out their camera room, he is going to fly me out to TX, to set up their camera room and show them how to use the gear and maintaing the gear, and have me do some product shots and show them how to do what I do with a camera. Eventually he wants me to get their photography staff up to a point where they can do this on their own.

My first destination product shoot, and seminar! :) Maybe I need to hire Marathon press. ;)


WOW!!! Big congrats.

[Kristy]

Thanks Kristy.

BTW, you are welcome at my studio anytime. One of these day's you are going to have to show me how you do maternity and baby photos.
Be careful of your offering... Because I WILL take you up on it. :) And if we can find a pregnant person or a baby.. we'll shoot it together. I have a LOT to learn... babies are tough.

CONGRATS! Brian.. don't forget to mention that you offer a RETAINER $ervice and/or a con$ultant$ fee should they require your services to retrain or assist/mentor their employees in the future!

Leave it to Steve... He is the man who thinks of all the angles that we never consider.. I love that about him.. :) GO STEVE!! :)

[BrianAZ]

CONGRATS! Brian.. don't forget to mention that you offer a RETAINER $ervice and/or a con$ultant$ fee should they require your services to retrain or assist/mentor their employees in the future!

We are on the same page. I sold my services to him as a total package/end-to-end deal. He has already set me up in their accounting system so I can just invoice them as needed.

[BrianAZ]

Be careful of your offering... Because I WILL take you up on it. :) And if we can find a pregnant person or a baby.. we'll shoot it together. I have a LOT to learn... babies are tough.





:)

Whenever you are up for it, just let me know. I've got one lady with a 2 week old, and she has been talking to my wife about infant pics, and I'm trying to get them in ASAP.

[disneydork06]

Brian - that's so awesome of the opportunity...if he offers you any bikes just don't forget about me ;-) :-P

Scott - did they really have b/w back in your day? weird :-)

Jay - I love balloon festivals. very interesting stuff to photograph. i haven't gone to one since 97, i think. wish I could go see one soon again. don't they have one closer than abq?

[disneydork06]

Did you see the Broncolor packs and heads they were using? $30-40k alone... add the MUA's/design crew/props/post production/studio/location rental/photographers fees... I would be shocked if it were less than $100K for the total production....:Dremember, I'm kinda a blind photog here :-P could not see the lights they used...but yeah. kinda hard to fathom the cost of such a shoot. would be interesting to find out...

[FlyingPhotog]

Brian - that's so awesome of the opportunity...if he offers you any bikes just don't forget about me ;-) :-P

Scott - did they really have b/w back in your day? weird :-)

Jay - I love balloon festivals. very interesting stuff to photograph. i haven't gone to one since 97, i think. wish I could go see one soon again. don't they have one closer than abq?

Don't they do something with balloons in Glendale at Christmas as part of Glendale Glitters or am I thinking of something else?

Night time balloon glow of some kind?

[disneydork06]

Don't they do something with balloons in Glendale at Christmas as part of Glendale Glitters or am I thinking of something else?

Night time balloon glow of some kind?not that I can recall...but I've only ever been to Glendale Glitters twice...and that was both last December. just because my address is in glendale doesn't mean I actually am there :-) never really was interested in going...although I might not be going to this years GG...

[macroshooter1970]

Gotta run....

Ever scare any of the little one's while shooting them and they don't stop crying. Just curious

[Az2Africa]

I got here a little late. Congratulations on the gig Brian!! It's great to know that all that work and expense is starting pay off. Good job man.

[jbrown7815]

Just bought my first off-camera setup this week. Comes in wednesday...


Money is tight so nothing special.


All new... got 285HV, 45" Westcott Satin/Black Umbrella, stand etc. All from B&H...


I wanted to go with 28" Softbox, but just couldn't afford right now. :oops:


Any Tucson people in this thread? :)

I'm Jesse, BTW.

[Guerry Dalrymple]

Congrats Brian. Sounds like your on your way.

Jay I think of ways to get more time for shooting all the time. As of this month I am eligible for full retirement from SS and can work as much as I want and draw retirement. Problem is it makes it harder to get upmto go to work but if I'm not working I can't buy new equipment. Not sure if it good or bad.

Hatch saw your shots on the G&N forum. Very good but everyone has already told you that. Its amazing to me how you guys get the models and all your gear to those locations. Keep up the great lighting work and we will be seeing you on a cover.

Guerry

[Hatch1921]

Just bought my first off-camera setup this week. Comes in wednesday...


Money is tight so nothing special.


All new... got 285HV, 45" Westcott Satin/Black Umbrella, stand etc. All from B&H...


I wanted to go with 28" Softbox, but just couldn't afford right now. :oops:


Any Tucson people in this thread? :)

I'm Jesse, BTW.

Welcome Jesse.

No worries about the gear... it isn't about the gear... it about you... your style and what you can do with the gear. I just listened to a pod cast of Zack Arias and this is almost exactly what he started out with. http://www.zarias.com/

The guy is amazing!!! Have a look at www.strobist.com (http://www.strobist.com) for more one light tips.

Have fun with the gear!!!

Congrats Brian. Sounds like your on your way.

Jay I think of ways to get more time for shooting all the time. As of this month I am eligible for full retirement from SS and can work as much as I want and draw retirement. Problem is it makes it harder to get upmto go to work but if I'm not working I can't buy new equipment. Not sure if it good or bad.

Hatch saw your shots on the G&N forum. Very good but everyone has already told you that. Its amazing to me how you guys get the models and all your gear to those locations. Keep up the great lighting work and we will be seeing you on a cover.

Guerry

Thank you very much Guerry :) If it wasn't for Steve and Kristy... I wouldn't have pulled off half the shots from the shoot. It was a fun time out! I just wish I had hired someone to bring all the gear up the hill for us... that part wasn't fun! LOL

Thanks again,.
Hatch

[JmprSteve]

The clients have their images so here some of my shots from the Papago Park shoot. This is Kelsey.

[disneydork06]

great shots steve. I like the white on dark bg and black on bright bg.

[Hatch1921]

Rock'n shots Steve... I think I like the black dress shot the best... has a nice look/feel to it.

Hatch

[JmprSteve]

actually, the 'Black Dress' is lingerie and a black scarf (hunk of material) thingy!
She just wrapped the material around her.

But it does look like a dress.

I printed the white dress image on metallic paper, that really added a little more pop to the end results.

Thanks for the comments.

[Hatch1921]

Back story.... had a shoot today with Kristy.... really wanted to use the Lastolite Tri-lite I bought about a month or so ago on the kids we photographed. No such luck as we were lucky enough to get the shots we did. So... I asked Kristy if one of her girls would want to pose...this was after the shoot... she said of course they would. Well... LOL.... the oldest was out and about the the little one for the first time ever... didn't want to pose.... so... guess who decided she would lend a hand. :)

It is a little hot... but... I like the look so far from the relfectors... single light with the tri-lite placed in front of the main light to bounce fill. I still need more work with the setup... but... I see the potential. You can push the exposures a couple of stops up to give the skin a nice look... kids photos are going through this trend at the moment. It's like clam shell lighting but a little different.

Cross processed... and adjusted... again... a little hot on the forehead but... Mrs. Kristy was kind enough to pose. ... and she didn't make a silly face. :)

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/PV/kristy.jpg

[BrianAZ]

Nice shot Frank. Lovely model.

I really like the Tri-Lite for what it does to the eyes. It really just makes them pop.

[Hatch1921]

Nice shot Frank. Lovely model.

I really like the Tri-Lite for what it does to the eyes. It really just makes them pop.

Thanks... just testing it out... it does a nice job... just have to get a handle on how much "pop" you want... will try the white side next time around. :)

[disneydork06]

that is the cutest bear I have ever seen! or maybe it's just the way your model is holding the bear :-P either way i like the catchlights.

[Hatch1921]

that is the cutest bear I have ever seen! or maybe it's just the way your model is holding the bear :-P either way i like the catchlights.

Many thanks... one thing I noticed ... is the catchlights can become dominate ... we were able to create almost a paw print of catchlights and it took away from the shots.... so... much to learn about the new toy... should be fun.

Hatch

[Kristy]

Whenever you are up for it, just let me know. I've got one lady with a 2 week old, and she has been talking to my wife about infant pics, and I'm trying to get them in ASAP.


Let's do it! :) Let me know when you schedule it and I'll check my calendar. Frank can come and bring his new toy. I can see it workin beautifully for a mother/baby shot. :) Love how I start inviting people to your house... LOL....

Don't they do something with balloons in Glendale at Christmas as part of Glendale Glitters or am I thinking of something else?

Night time balloon glow of some kind?

Yep it's Glendale Glitters.. on the last night they do what they call "Glitter and Glow". We took Emily when she was really little.. it's crowded and we haven't been back. Maybe this year since Alyssa is old enough to appreciate it.

Ever scare any of the little one's while shooting them and they don't stop crying. Just curious

Oh yeah.... I'll post you up something later tonight. Pretty funny series, but I'm working on something else tonight... So I'll just post one up for ya. :)

Just bought my first off-camera setup this week. Comes in wednesday...


I'm Jesse, BTW.

Welcome Jesse! We love new friends. Come and visit us often. :)
What do you love to shoot the most and do you have a gallery that you can share with us?

The clients have their images so here some of my shots from the Papago Park shoot. This is Kelsey.

Great shots Steve! I like the black outfit the best.. something about it. :)

Back story.... had a shoot today with Kristy.... Mrs. Kristy was kind enough to pose. ... and she didn't make a silly face. :)



He's lucky... I always make dumb faces for the camera... so I typically avoid it... In addition to having very little make up left after sweating from shooting in the sun and really messy hair....

I think the title of the photo should be Mr. Bear and Mrs. Messy hair.... but I love messy ponytails, so I guess it's fitting. LOL.... :) I was nice today... LOL

I like the tri-lite reflector.. a fun toy to play with... I think that women would really love shooting with it because all the light bouncing up helps to hide imperfections... and we appreciate that. ;)

I agree, the shot a little hot, and you loose a little detail in the cross process thingy, but the catchlights are nice... I would just bump down the exposure some in Raw.

[JmprSteve]

Great shots Steve! I like the black outfit the best.. something about it. :)

He's lucky... I always make dumb faces for the camera... so I typically avoid it... In addition to having very little make up left after sweating from shooting in the sun and really messy hair....

I think the title of the photo should be Mr. Bear and Mrs. Messy hair.... but I love messy ponytails, so I guess it's fitting. LOL.... :) I was nice today... LOL

Thanks Kristy, I like that shot (amazed that I took it as well).

You must like Frank better than me, cause all my pictures of you I'm either getting a dumb face or the don't you dare take my picture LOOK.

You had messy hair? looks normal to me! (man I'm going to catch it with that remark).

[Kristy]

Thanks Kristy, I like that shot (amazed that I took it as well).

You must like Frank better than me, cause all my pictures of you I'm either getting a dumb face or the don't you dare take my picture LOOK.

You had messy hair? looks normal to me! (man I'm going to catch it with that remark).

Ha! Ask Frank.. the first couple shots were my usual dumb face.. and then for whatever reason.. I giggled about "Mr. Bear" and smiled.. but oh those little wrinkles show up more when you smile... I need to learn a sulltry face.. I just don't have that look.... so I'll smile if you promise to keep your healing brush handy. lol...

messy hair.. me?? Never!! HA! Typical.. something about crazy curls. they just never want to stay in place for longer than an hour or so.

An yeah.. I really like that shot of Kelsey.. it's one of my faves for whatever reason. :)

[disneydork06]

I like the tri-lite reflector.. a fun toy to play with... I think that women would really love shooting with it because all the light bouncing up helps to hide imperfections... and we appreciate that. ;)

I agree, the shot a little hot, and you loose a little detail in the cross process thingy, but the catchlights are nice... I would just bump down the exposure some in Raw.I don't believe there are any imperfections you need to hide. way too young for that.

[Rutha73]

wow, tons of activity to catch up on! Brian, Congrats! That is awesome!
LOL @ Jay, XSi to magazine cover! (I only have the XTi;)) Steve, those are great shots, I would love to see you guys in action sometime! Ryan, I know there is a balloon deal up in Fountain Hills in Feb. PICS (http://www.my-photo-blog.com/hot-air-balloons-at-fountain-hills) Fountain Hills Site (http://www.fountainhillschamber.com/Community/PhotoGallery/tabid/294/AlbumID/660-16/Default.aspx)
I haven't gone yet because it falls on the javelina hunt weekend.

[jbrown7815]

Welcome Jesse.

No worries about the gear... it isn't about the gear... it about you... your style and what you can do with the gear. I just listened to a pod cast of Zack Arias and this is almost exactly what he started out with. http://www.zarias.com/

The guy is amazing!!! Have a look at www.strobist.com (http://www.strobist.com) for more one light tips.

Have fun with the gear!!!






Yeah Zack Arias is my inspiration for buying that gear! Just watched his DVDs a couple days ago. I can honestly say I learned more in 4 hours watching his DVDs than I have in 4 months trying to learn....

[macroshooter1970]

nothing special, just testing out the gear. enjoy the finals hours of Sunday. GO BEARS

[Kristy]

For Mike...

They do Cry....

It goes from this.....
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/382351704_x7jKB-L-1.jpg


To this.... in 2 seconds flat....
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/382351719_hsJ2A-L-1.jpg


and when all else fails... I shoot their feet.
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/382351740_jNoGx-L-1.jpg



PS... i Like your mountain shot... :)

[macroshooter1970]

For Mike...

They do Cry....

It goes from this.....



To this.... in 2 seconds flat....



and when all else fails... I shoot their feet.




PS... i Like your mountain shot... :)


haha, the crying picture is cool. not sure if i could deal with it, but you do well. thanks for taking the time to post them.

thanks, it was a nice drive out on the trail. i need cs4, that canon software stinks. cs2 no work

[Hatch1921]

nothing special, just testing out the gear. enjoy the finals hours of Sunday. GO BEARS

Nice capture Mike.

For Mike...

They do Cry....

It goes from this.....
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/382351704_x7jKB-L-1.jpg


To this.... in 2 seconds flat....
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/382351719_hsJ2A-L-1.jpg


and when all else fails... I shoot their feet.
http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/382351740_jNoGx-L-1.jpg



PS... i Like your mountain shot... :)

This had me rolling!!!! Nice work as always :)

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Shots from yesterday... he is almost 3 and full of energy... a shoot Kristy and worked together on... I think this captures him in his world... having fun as only a kid can. :)



http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/PV/PV_collage.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

The clients have their images so here some of my shots from the Papago Park shoot. This is Kelsey.

Very, very nice Steve...

I just cant' get over how nicely that location works even with evening wear...too cool...

[FlyingPhotog]

Back story.... had a shoot today with Kristy....
http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/PV/kristy.jpg

Hey! Who's the Hottie?

The Bear's kinda cute too! ;) This turned out quite nicely...

[FlyingPhotog]

nothing special, just testing out the gear. enjoy the finals hours of Sunday. GO BEARS

Good tonal range Mike...

Nice having such a disntinctive chunk of rock right outside town.

[FlyingPhotog]

For Mike...

They do Cry....

Kristy,

My goodness you have the patience of a saint. At the first teardrop my ability to focus (mentally not lensically) would be gone faster than a hummingbird...

Kids emotions are so raw and real. Nice work (even if you did take away her blanky...)

[FlyingPhotog]

Shots from yesterday... he is almost 3 and full of energy... a shoot Kristy and worked together on... I think this captures him in his world... having fun as only a kid can. :)

Great way to format the shots...

Insta-heirloom for sure!

Meant to mention that your Papago in B&W work turned out killer! :D

[Az2Africa]

I can't post images from yesterdays shoot, but I can post a photo I took of an oil painting in their home.:lol:

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[macroshooter1970]

Very, very nice Steve...

I just cant' get over how nicely that location works even with evening wear...too cool...

just order a new tripod and some other crap, will be ready for some outings after this week.or when you get back from MLB stuff

[Kristy]

Hi guys... just catching up again! :)

Love the collage Frank. Turned out awesome. :) She is going to be so happy with what we came home with. I'll post up something later in the week. Frank and I work well together. I tease the children to make them smile and he shoots... then I shoot and they cry... LOL!!

Jay, something about a crying child is just priceless.... We journal all of their smiles because we love them.. but those pouty crying faces,tug at a mother's heart strings.. for all too soon they grow old and we don't see that pouty little lip any longer... ANd I'm not sure about the patience of a saint... but I am part angel... (**as she laughs an evil laugh....**)

Oh and Nice to know that you like girls with messy ponytails and cute teddy bears.. I'm going to have to analyze that one.... LOL.. I was a good sport... that end of the lens does not feel very natural for me.

Terry that oil painting is pretty neat looking. Photographed well.


Back to folding laundry...... **sigh**

[Hatch1921]

Great way to format the shots...

Insta-heirloom for sure!

Meant to mention that your Papago in B&W work turned out killer! :D

Many thanks :) The Papago shots... could use some work but it was a good shoot all in all... always learning!

I can't post images from yesterdays shoot, but I can post a photo I took of an oil painting in their home.:lol:

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Interesting Terry... now you have me curious about the owners... hmmm. :)

[Hatch1921]

Hi guys... just catching up again! :)

Love the collage Frank. Turned out awesome. :) She is going to be so happy with what we came home with. I'll post up something later in the week. Frank and I work well together. I tease the children to make them smile and he shoots... then I shoot and they cry... LOL!!

Back to folding laundry...... **sigh**

Yes... we all make for a nutty team... couldn't have done the shoot without you as I have mentioned... not that this was my shoot.. you know what I mean. ROFL You pulled the best out of the kids with the silly stuff. Just hope they like the shots. :)

Off to bed... have a good night all.
Hatch

[disneydork06]

Mike, nice to see you still remember how to use that camera :-P
kristy, love your idea about shooting the feet when that type of thing happens. oh and also love the pouty face, good to see in a pic but not good when you have to hear the kid go on and on.
hatch, I like the collage as well. way to capture those images of the kid playing with the firetruck. great stuff there.
Terry, very cool painting. nice find.

[Hatch1921]

:twisted::evil:WHo will be the person to flip the POTN past 665 posts?

[Hatch1921]

I'm think it might be me ... LOL... Thanks Ryan... glad you like the shots.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Dang... didn't push it... her we go.... one more time

[Hatch1921]

Ahhhhh come on.... this is getting crazy.... is there a page after 665? ROFL

[Hatch1921]

If your 555 then I'm ??? Slipknot :)

[Hatch1921]

SON OF A!!!!!!!!!

[Hatch1921]

:evil::evil::evil::evil:Someone help me out here... I have to be close ROFL NEED SLEEP!!!

[Hatch1921]

Speaking of posts... are we close to 10K yet?

Yes... I hit the EVIL number.... ROFL :evil:

G'nite all.
Hatch

[jbdavies]

LOL! Hatch... lol I think it's definitely time for you to go to bed. ;)

Great shots everyone! :D

[Kristy]

I thought you were going to bed.... You better hurry up or you'll turn into a pumpkin.

[FlyingPhotog]

I thought you were going to bed.... You better hurry up or you'll turn into a pumpkin.

And you better watch them glass slippers... ;)

[Kristy]

And you better watch them glass slippers... ;)


LOL..... and your horse is going to turn into a dog that will bite you...

[Kristy]

kristy, love your idea about shooting the feet when that type of thing happens. but not good when you have to hear the kid go on and on.
.


Funny thing about babies... 2 minutes later.. we landed here...
"you touch my toys and I kill you".....

http://ksnyderphoto.smugmug.com/photos/380754476_oQp3K-L.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

LOL..... and your horse is going to turn into a dog that will bite you...

:lol:

Now be nice 'cause after tomorrow, you won't have me to pick on for several weeks (although I hope to be able to stay in touch and maybe even post a shot or two from our MLB travels...)

We start Tuesday in Anaheim. I'm so bummed 'cause our hotel is litteraly three blocks south of Disneyland but we won't see much of nothin' on this tour.

I hope the American League Championship series features the Angels... Then we might actually get a day off after a game 6. Still don't know if we'll get sent home for a couple of days if the Angels/Red Sox series goes short. If the Angels win it, I'm fairly sure they'll host the ALCS since they have the best record. Any way you slice it it's gonna be some long haul flying with the other cities being Tampa, Boston and either Chicago or Minneapolis. Ugh...

Loaded up my Slingshot 300AW with: an ungripped 5D, 70-200, 24-105, 17-40, 50 f/1.4, 1.4x TC, 430EX, my Sekonic meter, hoods for the zooms and a Rocket Blower. Might have to find room in my suitcase for a table-top tripod too.

Good Times .. Good Times...

[Kristy]

:lol:

Now be nice 'cause after tomorrow, you won't have me to pick on for several weeks (although I hope to be able to stay in touch and maybe even post a shot or two from our MLB travels...)


Good Times .. Good Times...

Hey... I'm ALWAYS nice..... Sucks that you have to be gone for so long. I bet your wife isn't thrilled about it.... you beter check in and send us some cool pics.....

[FlyingPhotog]

Hey... I'm ALWAYS nice.....

True .. True

Sucks that you have to be gone for so long.

Only until the check comes! :) Daddy wants a shiny new lens...

I bet your wife isn't thrilled about it

Is the fact she's doing a Happy Dance a bad sign? ;) We joke that we've been married for six years (having just had our 13th anniversary last week...)

.... you beter check in and send us some cool pics.....

I'm sure I'll be able to pass along one or two.

[JmprSteve]

Thanks to everyone who commented on the images, nice to get feedback. Kristy was a tremendous in helping the model relax and enjoy the shoot. And as always, she had some girlie poses that I was able to capture.

The nice thing about shooting crying babies is ....
they aren't mine and I can leave and reschedule cause the poor little thing just isn't into being photographed today. Later would definitely be better!
or break out the earplugs and solider on!

[disneydork06]

:twisted::evil:WHo will be the person to flip the POTN past 665 posts?
how many posts do you have set for each page? I have 50 and it shows we're only on page 200....
Funny thing about babies... 2 minutes later.. we landed here...
"you touch my toys and I kill you".....

haha, great photo. never had the "i'll kill you" look yet from a kid. :-P
:lol:

Now be nice 'cause after tomorrow, you won't have me to pick on for several weeks (although I hope to be able to stay in touch and maybe even post a shot or two from our MLB travels...)

We start Tuesday in Anaheim. I'm so bummed 'cause our hotel is litteraly three blocks south of Disneyland but we won't see much of nothin' on this tour.

I hope the American League Championship series features the Angels... Then we might actually get a day off after a game 6. Still don't know if we'll get sent home for a couple of days if the Angels/Red Sox series goes short. If the Angels win it, I'm fairly sure they'll host the ALCS since they have the best record. Any way you slice it it's gonna be some long haul flying with the other cities being Tampa, Boston and either Chicago or Minneapolis. Ugh...

Loaded up my Slingshot 300AW with: an ungripped 5D, 70-200, 24-105, 17-40, 50 f/1.4, 1.4x TC, 430EX, my Sekonic meter, hoods for the zooms and a Rocket Blower. Might have to find room in my suitcase for a table-top tripod too.

Good Times .. Good Times...good luck with the travels...you need to get a chance and head to the magic kingdom to get some shots...and take a pic or two of the photopass people. I want to see how they look now :-P almost did an internship with the photopass there.

[JmprSteve]

Nine thousand Nine hundred and Eighty-eight (ok this makes eighty-nine) posts here.. --- edit --- Ninety!!!
We'll probably break 10K tomorrow.

Terry nice job on the art work.. was it an oil or watercolor? I've tried shooting art work (my niece does a lot of oil and ink) and it's not easy. - Edit again!! I re-read your post -- Oil is really fun -- how did you light the art work?

[disneydork06]

Nine thousand Nine hundred and Eighty-eight (ok this makes eighty-nine) posts here.. --- edit --- Ninety!!!
We'll probably break 10K tomorrow.

Terry nice job on the art work.. was it an oil or watercolor? I've tried shooting art work (my niece does a lot of oil and ink) and it's not easy. - Edit again!! I re-read your post -- Oil is really fun -- how did you light the art work?why can't we break 10k today?
Jeremy! where are you? :-P

[FlyingPhotog]

good luck with the travels...you need to get a chance and head to the magic kingdom to get some shots...and take a pic or two of the photopass people. I want to see how they look now :-P almost did an internship with the photopass there.

Thanks Ryan...

I doubt we'll get much time to do anything but work or sleep (with flights in between...)

I do want to get to the press box of each stadium and get a nice wide view of each. Especially Fenway in Boston as I've never been there before.

[jbdavies]

why can't we break 10k today?
Jeremy! where are you? :-P
What? Are you saying I talk a lot?! ;)

[disneydork06]

Thanks Ryan...

I doubt we'll get much time to do anything but work or sleep (with flights in between...)

I do want to get to the press box of each stadium and get a nice wide view of each. Especially Fenway in Boston as I've never been there before.
ooh, do get shots of fenway. I've never been there either. would be cool to see. but yeah, too bad you won't get much free time. Hope you get enough sleep at least :-)
What? Are you saying I talk a lot?! ;)
no....I'm not saying that...just noticed that you haven't written much tonight...yeah that's it. you haven't written much today. :-)

[jbdavies]

"you touch my toys and I kill you".....

haha, great photo. never had the "i'll kill you" look yet from a kid. :-P

??

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/2177857693_89f8dd478c.jpg

[jbdavies]

ooh, do get shots of fenway. I've never been there either. would be cool to see. but yeah, too bad you won't get much free time. Hope you get enough sleep at least :-)

no....I'm not saying that...just noticed that you haven't written much tonight...yeah that's it. you haven't written much today. :-)
Ooooh, ok. I see... I enjoy observing... and laughing... :D

[Kristy]

??

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/jbdavies/2177857693_89f8dd478c.jpg

Yikes!! Is that your halloween costume?

[jbdavies]

Yikes!! Is that your halloween costume?
lol No. I don't wear a mask for halloween. :P

[FlyingPhotog]

Ooooh, ok. I see... I enjoy observing... and laughing... :D

Just a couple of your endearing qualities my friend! ;)

[jbdavies]

Just a couple of your endearing qualities my friend! ;)
HAHAHA !! 10000

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D :D

[jbdavies]

We definitely need a party now!!

[Kristy]

Whose counting....?

And yeah.. Jeremy is one of the "nice guys"... I can tell. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

We definitely need a party now!!

Nice...

We need to start calling you "10K" ;)

[Kristy]

We definitely need a party now!!

Party... ??
I love parties... I'll bring chips and salsa!! :)

[Kristy]

Nice...

We need to start calling you "10K" ;)

LOL....

[FlyingPhotog]

Did y'all notice the UK East thread that was ahead of us is now Locked!

We're Number 1
We're Number 1
We're Number 1
We're Number 1
We're Number 1

[jbdavies]

Whose counting....?

And yeah.. Jeremy is one of the "nice guys"... I can tell. :)

I'm lost. lol

Nice...

We need to start calling you "10K" ;)

Hey, that's about as much as I make in a year... :P lol

Party... ??
I love parties... I'll bring chips and salsa!! :)

Haven't we already been through this? ;)

[jbdavies]

Did y'all notice the UK East thread that was ahead of us is now Locked!

We're Number 1
We're Number 1
We're Number 1
We're Number 1
We're Number 1
GASP!! NOO?!

Why?

UK Thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=569236) It's their new one.

[FlyingPhotog]

GASP!! NOO?!

Why?

Dunno...

Is there a max total replies that one post can receive?

I keep forgetting that all we're really doing is replying to the original post that started this little corner of the POTN world.

[jbdavies]

Dunno...

Is there a max total replies that one post can receive?

I keep forgetting that all we're really doing is replying to the original post that started this little corner of the POTN world.
I think they just started a new thread once it got to over 10,000. Same will happen to us I believe.

[jbdavies]

Yikes!! Is that your halloween costume?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HxYBceSNUrM

[FlyingPhotog]

I think they just started a new thread once it got to over 10,000. Same will happen to us I believe.

Well, we'll always have you Jeremy as our "Barry Bonds" of posting...

And I'll be able to tell someone else's grandkids that I was online the night we hit ten thousand! :lol:

[Kristy]

I'm lost. lol

Haven't we already been through this? ;)

You exude sweet, nice guy...

and yeah.. we've been there before.. but now that we're planning a party.... LOL...

Dunno...

Is there a max total replies that one post can receive?

I keep forgetting that all we're really doing is replying to the original post that started this little corner of the POTN world.

I think they just started a new thread once it got to over 10,000. Same will happen to us I believe.

I'm pretty sure threads end at a certain point. I've seen a few games add continuations, so I presume.....

[jbdavies]

Well, we'll always have you Jeremy as our "Barry Bonds" of posting...

And I'll be able to tell someone else's grandkids that I was online the night we hit ten thousand! :lol:
Hahahaha! I'm not going to have to get tested... am I? ;)

[disneydork06]

HAHAHA !! 10000

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :D :Dyay...and right at midnight too? or was it after...eh, just making it to 10k is astonishing :-) yay to everyone! we officially talk a lot with each other on here :-P

[jbdavies]

yay...and right at midnight too? or was it after...eh, just making it to 10k is astonishing :-) yay to everyone! we officially talk a lot with each other on here :-P
lol YES!! Wait... does that mean we all have no lives?!

I know I don't. :P

[jbdavies]

You exude sweet, nice guy...

:o Awww... shucks... Thanks. :)

[Kristy]

lol YES!! Wait... does that mean we all have no lives?!

I know I don't. :P

NO we stay up too late working on stuff and get bored and then start to talk... :)

[FlyingPhotog]

If my math is correct (and I doubt it is...I went to school in Detroit) we've averaged 10.03 posts per day since Terry posted first in Feb of '06...

10,000 posts in roughly 930 days...

[disneydork06]

Dunno...

Is there a max total replies that one post can receive?

I keep forgetting that all we're really doing is replying to the original post that started this little corner of the POTN world.
so it's all Terry's fault? I mean gracious ingenuity of starting this thread? :-)

[jbdavies]

NO we stay up too late working on stuff and get bored and then start to talk... :)

What's this working on stuff you talk about? ;)

If my math is correct (and I doubt it is...I went to school in Detroit) we've averaged 10.03 posts per day since Terry posted first in Feb of '06...

10,000 posts in roughly 930 days...

You're way better off than I am... I graduated from Payson High...:o

But that is pretty cool! :)

[Kristy]

:o Awww... shucks... Thanks. :)


See why we love you..... **ain't he sweet**

[FlyingPhotog]

so it's all Terry's fault? I mean gracious ingenuity of starting this thread? :-)

Yeah, it's Terry's fault!

I think we all should get one free bed-sheet sized print or sumpthin' :p

[FlyingPhotog]

See why we love you..... **ain't he sweet**

Careful Jeremy...

I've seen pictures, she has a bear and she's not afraid to use it! :shock:

[Kristy]

What's this working on stuff you talk about? ;)


Laundry, bills, and processing photos of course... LOL....

Yeah, it's Terry's fault!

I think we all should get one free bed-sheet sized print or sumpthin' :p

Sign me up! LOL.. :lol:

[Kristy]

Careful Jeremy...

I've seen pictures, she has a bear and she's not afraid to use it! :shock:

At least the bear likes me unconditionally.... He never gets mad, doesn't argue, and perpetually sweet and cuddly. Love him. (and he's kinda cute)

[disneydork06]

If my math is correct (and I doubt it is...I went to school in Detroit) we've averaged 10.03 posts per day since Terry posted first in Feb of '06...

10,000 posts in roughly 930 days...
so then wouldn't that be 10,000/930? that would be 10.75 posts per day...not good at math either but I got a handy calculator :-P az schools taught me to use those things when numbers get a bit large for me to comprehend w/o paper or calc :-P

[jbdavies]

Careful Jeremy...

I've seen pictures, she has a bear and she's not afraid to use it! :shock:

At least the bear likes me unconditionally.... He never gets mad, doesn't argue, and perpetually sweet and cuddly. Love him. (and he's kinda cute)

*Backs up slowly... runs away*

Not getting into this one... ;) lol

[FlyingPhotog]

so then wouldn't that be 10,000/930? that would be 10.75 posts per day...not good at math either but I got a handy calculator :-P az schools taught me to use those things when numbers get a bit large for me to comprehend w/o paper or calc :-P

I ended up with like 10.0349769453 or something along those lines...

I just rounded down...

[disneydork06]

Yeah, it's Terry's fault!

I think we all should get one free bed-sheet sized print or sumpthin' :pheck yes, can never go wrong with that size of a print :-D

[FlyingPhotog]

At least the bear likes me unconditionally.... He never gets mad, doesn't argue, and perpetually sweet and cuddly. Love him. (and he's kinda cute)

And unlike the rest of us, he fits conveniently in a bottom drawer without having to bend any extremities the wrong way first... ;)

[Kristy]

And unlike the rest of us, he fits conveniently in a bottom drawer without having to bend any extremities the wrong way first... ;)


and he looks cute without his clothes on...... :o :lol::lol::lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

and he looks cute without his clothes on...... :o :lol::lol::lol:

Wait 'till the bear reaches 40...

[Kristy]

Wait 'till the bear reaches 40...
nope... try at least 48.... he works out.

[FlyingPhotog]

nope... try at least 48.... he works out.

LOL...

[disneydork06]

nope... try at least 48.... he works out.
lol

[jbdavies]

nope... try at least 48.... he works out.
LOL...

I figured I'd just join in on the fun..... ;)

[Kristy]

:oops: Sorry..... if I push the limits sometimes... Just playing.

[jbdavies]

:oops: Sorry..... if I push the limits sometimes... Just playing.
Que?!

Never. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

:oops: Sorry..... if I push the limits sometimes... Just playing.

If you can't do that with friends, what's the point of having 'em?

By all means, push... ;)

[disneydork06]

:oops: Sorry..... if I push the limits sometimes... Just playing.haha...what limits? :-)

[jbdavies]

LOL! Is this 'Quote Kristy three times in a row' night? ;) lol

[Kristy]

I have no idea..... just a quick check I guess... Sarcastic humor gets me in trouble sometimes...

[Kristy]

LOL! Is this 'Quote Kristy three times in a row' night? ;) lol


:lol::lol::lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

haha...what limits? :-)

Well there is that...

G'nite all. Gonna hit the rack. One more day of "freedom" then it's back to the grind for me.

Congrats to us on 10K (and I'm a relative newbie here...)

[jbdavies]

Night Jay! :)

[Kristy]

Well there is that...

G'nite all. Gonna hit the rack. One more day of "freedom" then it's back to the grind for me.

Congrats to us on 10K (and I'm a relative newbie here...)


Yep... almost bed time... otherwise we could turn into pumpkins... and 5:45am rolls around way to soon...

[jbdavies]

I have no idea..... just a quick check I guess... Sarcastic humor gets me in trouble sometimes...
Sarcasm is what keeps this world spinning. Most people don't realize that, but that's because they just don't get it. ;)

[Kristy]

Sarcasm is what keeps this world spinning. Most people don't realize that, but that's because they just don't get it. ;)

My thoughts exactly..... ;) I love teasing.. and a little humor in a day is always in order.. :)

[disneydork06]

Well there is that...

G'nite all. Gonna hit the rack. One more day of "freedom" then it's back to the grind for me.

Congrats to us on 10K (and I'm a relative newbie here...)
newbie with 7759 posts...