Mini GKPE "Studio session"

[weka2000]

Ok I have been given the OK to use the hall at school. Size is about 17mtr x 9 mtr and 15ft ceiling with a skylight. I have balck sheets and white sheets for backdrops and floor. I have stools beanbagand othe bits.

So how many would be intrested? When should we look at this?

[lizard]

im in :-) although i dont have much in the way of equipment to offer.. lol

[theflyingkiwi]

that sounds interesting. I have always wonted to try studio work, but 1. don't have the full kit and 2, don't have a studio. FYI I do have a 550ex flash which I don't use that much.

edit, it's a shame we can't find a model somewhere

[joeseph]

Does sound interesting Tony - this weekend's free... will see if we can talk Fiona into coming along. She probably won't be keen if there's a cast of thousands, but we'll see!

[Moppie]

Im in as well.

Hopefully Ill be able to borrow Petes optical tigger for the 550ex, which I can use as a main light, and use the on camera flash on the A80 as fill. (yes Im serious).
Or I could ask nicly and borrow a 20D :D
Maybe we should all put out company emails, Im sure at least one of us works with someone extroverted enough to do some modeling.

[MHP]

good on ya, well sorted!.

I'll be in, cannae do this weekend or the next though. Might as well tell yas a little about meself so as to get a few takers... without sounding big headed :-(. Dont get the wrong idea though cause i need inspiration as much as any to 'break out of the box' and learn new things.... Started my career in group and single portraits, graduations and things like that, moved onto a portrait company in australia, a weeks solid training in posing, edicate etc, became top photog within the year, bought the NZ part of their biz. got bored, went on cruiseships as a photographer, became manager after first ship. to give you an idea, cruiseships do portraits every second night or so, with lights and with interior lowlight-ambient + flash. of course it gets rather boring after a while doing the same old stuff, but I've found that it all comes down to body movements and positionings and composition. and then of course theres the lighting :-).

This is one of those opportunities which dont come around too often, creative minds throwing all sorts of ideas at each other in a huge area with room to set anything up you like, and getting some awesome images and a huge amount of learning in one day!. boom!!

havent asked my girl Zoe yet, but I'm sure she'll be into it as long as theres other girls she can natter to and have a laugh with. don't think she'd be too keen on being the only girl though so....

I can also bring a laptop for any pp or for burning cd/dvd's. huge peice of black polythene, a blue paint scattered portrait backdrop(which i personally hate ;-)) a set of bowens lights(2) with umbrellas, a 120x80 softbox, some light and backdrop stands.

we could do 2 set ups, one with a backdrop and one using a part of the hall or something for some more grungy/street kinda looks?.

[lizard]

Tell zoe not to worry, ill be there too :-) she and i can 'natter' away together ;-)
also im not against being a model if theres no one else.
though once we have a date/time etc i may be able to rope a friend or two into it :-P

[weka2000]

The hall is big enough to setup 2 areas as long as we dont trip off each others flashes. I will post some pics of the hall tommorow.

One half of the wall is one of those rock climbing things

[MHP]

cool, a climbing wall!... could create an interesting effect if lit right.. yeah the triggering should be o.k. might just have to time it. we'll be right, could put the polythene between the two, that might stop it a bit. i do have a radio slave set up for them, but it seems to have a mind of it's own!

cool Lizard, she'll be glad to hear that.

[CliveyBoy]

Well done, Tony.

August 26/27; September 2/3; September 9/10?

Time needed to arrange equipment, etc. Worth hiring a model? Is there a Modelling School nearby that might be able to assist?

[Moppie]

.............as long as we dont trip off each others flashes. ..............


It depends how they are fired, with a 580, 550 or ST E2 you can change the requency they work on, so you can have multiple set ups.
Im sure the same is true with your modeling lights.

[momentz]

Sounds like a great idea - which school hall is it?
We have no lighting equipment whatsoever as of yet - would be great to come and learn of some masters though :)

[weka2000]

Sounds like a great idea - which school hall is it?
We have no lighting equipment whatsoever as of yet - would be great to come and learn of some masters though :)

Mangere College.

[weka2000]

Well done, Tony.

August 26/27; September 2/3; September 9/10?

Time needed to arrange equipment, etc. Worth hiring a model? Is there a Modelling School nearby that might be able to assist?

Im sure our wives and girlfreind would be willing models :lol:
Ive been know to pose with just a towel.

[dgcorner]

. . .:lol:
Ive been know to pose with just a towel.

Then you'll be the only male model there!

Finalise a date -- I have much to learn and am keen to do so... with or without my 20D which is still at Canon for calibration with the grip.:(

[CliveyBoy]

Im sure our wives and girlfreind would be willing models :lol:

What, both in the same place at the same time?!

[MHP]

meowww, hiissssss

[lizard]

would make for rather explosive photos...

[MHP]

true, but would there be any equipment left to shoot with... LOL

[Wazza]

Will our cars be safe outside?!

BTW, I'm free on Friday and Saturdays... Although on in 2 1/2 weeks, Simon and myself will be down in Palmerston North/Manfeild for the 4th round of the drifting.

Also scored a photo shoot sometime soon. Sold some images of a group who do motorbike stunts, and they want me to do a half day/full day shoot at Meremere. Sounds fun.. Just wonder when it will be.

[Wazza]

Kirst and I do need a nice photo. We've NEVER had a posed shot together. 6 months and nothing. :lol:

Apart from the candid scott did at Taupo jousting

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135689

[FlyingPete]

It depends how they are fired, with a 580, 550 or ST E2 you can change the requency they work on, so you can have multiple set ups.
Im sure the same is true with your modeling lights.

Yes but my trigger will fire on any other flash going off, it just sees a bright light and triggers off whatever is attached to it!

I did have an idea to get around this when I was messing with it, it involded fibre optic cable, duct tape and bluetac.

[Moppie]

Yes but my trigger will fire on any other flasher


Better hope Tony keeps his towel on then :lol:

Yes, useing an optical slave around other flash units could pose a problem.
I like the fiber obtic cable idea though :cool:

[MHP]

depends... what car you got? I could do with a new one;-)

[DiscoLizard]

depends... what car you got? I could do with a new one;-)

So could Simon :D

[weka2000]

Will our cars be safe outside?!

Bloody hell its Mangere no one steals cars around here. We just have unsolved murders intead.

[weka2000]

Better hope Tony keeps his towel on then :lol:


Hey I figure if the guys can expect a model and .... then why cant the girls have a male model and.....

I figure that if I excect a woman to pose nude for me then I should be man enought to pose nude for her :lol:

Yes ladys just book in a time free model :)

[scotttnz]

Hey, is this a family "shoot the wife and kids" thing, or a "leave the wife and kids at home, and bring a hot model/mistress/girlfriend" kind of thing?

Either way i'm free most weekends, but not this weekend.

[weka2000]

Hey, is this a family "shoot the wife and kids" thing, or a "leave the wife and kids at home, and bring a hot model/mistress/girlfriend" kind of thing?

Either way i'm free most weekends, but not this weekend.

What do you guys want? Remember this hall will be avaiable often. I would go for the ouple/family then we can put what we learn into the "other" We could also hire a models I have a contact for $90 hr nude $70hr non nude and yes she is worth it.

[Wazza]

Kirst is free for me.. Worth thousands... Sure she'd charge tens of thousands for you guys. She respects her own body.

[scotttnz]

Kirst and I do need a nice photo. We've NEVER had a posed shot together. 6 months and nothing. :lol:

Apart from the candid scott did at Taupo jousting

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=135689

What do you mean.....I have lots of photos of you two. Like this one:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_7703.jpg

And this one:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_9143.jpg

And this happy threesome (but we could crop Duncan out!)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a310/scotttnz/IMG_9045.jpg

[weka2000]

I will still respect kirsts body afterwards, bet you I can make her look hotter than you can :lol:
I of cause would return the favor for her.

[MHP]

you guys ever have any kinda comps within yourselves? daily, weekly, monthly?? every now and again, never, ever?

[FlyingPete]

you guys ever have any kinda comps within yourselves? daily, weekly, monthly?? every now and again, never, ever?

Yep there was a fortnightly challenge for a while, not a comp as such rather a post and comment on a given theme, haven't seen it for a few months though...

[weka2000]

Yep there was a fortnightly challenge for a while, not a comp as such rather a post and comment on a given theme, haven't seen it for a few months though...

And we we all so nice about each others photos :lol:

[joeseph]

Had our calander checked, only Saturday 19th Aug & Sat 26th Aug are out for us (Parenting Education classes would you believe!)

[MHP]

(Parenting Education classes would you believe!)

hmm, they teach you how to be a parent nowadays? wow i've been gone tooo long.

o.k, so want to start one then? or are ya all over baggin each others photos ;-)

[MHP]

joeseph,

thats the meanest story i have ever heard regarding a sensor, its always so scary going near it anyway eh. i can bring myself to even touch it!

[MHP]

cant

[FlyingPete]

Had our calander checked, only Saturday 19th Aug & Sat 26th Aug are out for us (Parenting Education classes would you believe!)

If I can say one thing you will learn of extreme importance at anti-natel classes, forget the rest you only need to know this:
Babies come out purple. Got that purple, that is normal, they then pink up over the next few minutes. I have known many a panic caused by not knowing this fact!

[weka2000]

Antinatal classes, I would rather have another vasctomy :lol:
Least you only have to go once.

[theflyingkiwi]

cant

this is what you call increasing your posting count. ;)

[dgcorner]

If I can say one thing you will learn of extreme importance at anti-natel classes, forget the rest you only need to know this:
Babies come out purple. Got that purple, that is normal, they then pink up over the next few minutes. I have known many a panic caused by not knowing this fact!

For normal births they can come out with pointy heads but that normalises as they become pinkish... also, they come with life altering experiences, namely sleepless nights... expense cuts... (there goes your new lens) BUT, it is all worth it;) ... at least until they start dating:lol:

[FlyingPete]

For normal births they can come out with pointy heads but that normalises as they become pinkish... also, they come with life altering experiences, namely sleepless nights... expense cuts... (there goes your new lens) BUT, it is all worth it;) ... at least until they start dating:lol:

And then comes the real cunning plan (Tony listen up!). I have got my wee one using the G3, and she is getting quite good, gets some real interesting compositions. By the time she is at school she will be on the SLR and then she will be wanting better gear :D

"Honey, Elizabeth needs a new 17-40 lens..."

[weka2000]

And then comes the real cunning plan (Tony listen up!). I have got my wee one using the G3, and she is getting quite good, gets some real interesting compositions. By the time she is at school she will be on the SLR and then she will be wanting better gear :D

"Honey, Elizabeth needs a new 17-40 lens..."

Im getting my oldest (9) a Camera for her birthday in Nov

[MHP]

wow I'm going to blow my girl away with all of this prenatal knowledge! she'll think i'm getn clucky ;-)

[theflyingkiwi]

and here I was thinking. gee not more parents talking about kids.:rolleyes:

Don't say that is what it gets like when all you guys and gals get together ?

[Moppie]

Don't say that is what it gets like when all you guys and gals get together ?



Not if those of us with out kids have anything to say about it :D

[theflyingkiwi]

Not if those of us with out kids have anything to say about it :D

well if they do we could always distract them by taking their camera of them :)

[CliveyBoy]

Not if those of us with out kids have anything to say about it :D

Nor those with too many!

Aren't "anti-natal" classes like shutting the door after...

[joeseph]

You guys are too funny! :-)

[weka2000]

and here I was thinking. gee not more parents talking about kids.:rolleyes:

Don't say that is what it gets like when all you guys and gals get together ?

Worse, we share our kiddie photos:lol:

[theflyingkiwi]

Worse, we share our kiddie photos:lol:

now that's just going to far. :rolleyes:

[FlyingPete]

Worse, we share our kiddie photos:lol:

OK then, but since this is a photographic forum I will include a camera:
http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/ElizabethG3.jpg

Gotta get them started early :D

[weka2000]

And she is using it in full manual mode ;)

[forsaken]

not sure if studio work is of any interest to me, but set a date and I may tag along anyway

[weka2000]

Ok lets set a date. Im free Sept 2

[MHP]

As of now, I'm free sept 2nd too. But with my work I can never be too certain until the day before or even the day, but it should be O.K.

M

[Wazza]

2nd is a Saturday.. Looks free for the moment. ;)

[Moppie]

I should be able to do the 2nd.

[dgcorner]

Pencilled in for 020906;-)

[weka2000]

Ok Sept 2nd Say at 12/1 start we would need to be out by 5/6pm do we want to start sooner?

We can come and go as we please.

[MHP]

You'll need a good 5 hrs at a guess. Time flies when you're having fun;-)

[weka2000]

You'll need a good 5 hrs at a guess. Time flies when you're having fun;-)

I can start setting up at 10am

[joeseph]

Ok lets set a date. Im free Sept 2
Sep 2 sounds great Tony. Will have to learn the 580 manual by then - is there an exam? :lol:

[weka2000]

Sep 2 sounds great Tony. Will have to learn the 580 manual by then - is there an exam? :lol:

Yep a poll by your peers of you work :)

[FlyingPete]

The 2nd sounds good unless our wee one arrives early :D

[weka2000]

The 2nd sounds good unless our wee one arrives early :D

We have beds at school next door in the nurses room ;)

[weka2000]

So names please. What time would suit everyone?

[dgcorner]

grumble, grumble, grumble...:cry: I will find out on Tuesday if I have to go to work that Saturday. Worse case is I come over after work -- I suppose you guys are having dinner after the shoot...

[Moppie]

Ill be there, any time.

[MHP]

Mark and Zoe :-)

[IainB]

Joanne and I will be there. We can work in with any time.

[FlyingPete]

I'm most probably in, will also be contributing to the studio kit, have two strobes + backdrops :D

[weka2000]

I'm most probably in, will also be contributing to the studio kit, have two strobes + backdrops :D

Ah ah ah more light (Tool Time)

[FlyingPete]

Ah ah ah more light (Tool Time)

Can do two full set ups :D Not sure how we stop all the strobes from firing at once though :confused:

[joeseph]

Fiona & I will be there - don't mind what time. Haven't studied for the 580ex exam - will have to wing it...

[Moppie]

Haven't studied for the 580ex exam - will have to wing it...


Its surprisingly simple, I had my 550 comunicating with Petes 420 in only a couple of minutes :)

[scotttnz]

I will probably be there. Anytime is OK with me.

Might drag the family along so you guys can practice your group shots.

[weka2000]

I will probably be there. Anytime is OK with me.

Might drag the family along so you guys can practice your group shots.

Family / couples is the idea

[weka2000]

So do we want to have lunch first and then start say about 1pm or do we want to start early. Those with kids will understand :lol:

[joeseph]

So do we want to have lunch first and then start say about 1pm or do we want to start early. Those with kids will understand :lol:
those of us currently without kids understand too...
1pm's good!

[FlyingPete]

I will need to move on later in the afternoon, have to setup up the studio for the Sunday morning shoot I am doing.

[FlyingPete]

bummer, saturday no good for me, ill be at church... dont spose you can do a sunday shoot next time?

Ah that is where I will be shooting on Sunday morning!

[rabsoft]

I'm in will also bring wife and my little model, 9 months old and loves to have her photo taken

[weka2000]

Ok so 1pm Mangere College Saterday. We have an area with Toilets and kitchen with a room to change in. May pay to bring some food/snacks if we get hungary.

We should get the family/ kids shots done first that way if the kids get grumpy by 3pm then we can allow them to head off home. Sandra will be sleeping till about 3pm so I will have my girls.

[Wazza]

Did we beat Hungary in the World Cup?
:D

[FlyingPete]

Got a plan for anyone with a camera and no PC sync?

[joeseph]

Got a plan for anyone with a camera and no PC sync?
going to try & cobble together something to run the 380ex off the PC cord: I've bid on this thinking along the lines of it doing one end (and depending on underside of adapter may be able to do the other way...)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=67431388

[FlyingPete]

going to try & cobble together something to run the 380ex off the PC cord: I've bid on this thinking along the lines of it doing one end (and depending on underside of adapter may be able to do the other way...)
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=67431388

The problem with the 380 (in fact the 420 & 550, not sure about the 430 and 580), is that you have to power them off and on again after a manual fire from a slave or PC sync. Many years ago I had my 380 on a optical slave to use with my P & S, everytime it fired I have to switch off and on again. Moppie and I tried it again a few weeks ago with my 420 and his 550, same problem :rolleyes:

20D, 30D, 5D and 1D Series all have PC Sync sockets, it is the 300/350D users who will need an adaptor.

[theflyingkiwi]

I was thinking of coming along as well, so you can put me down as a maybe. It depends on how I feel on the day.

I have never seen a studio setup let alone use one. So all the information I know about how to use a flash etc you could fit on a dime.

[joeseph]

The problem with the 380 (in fact the 420 & 550, not sure about the 430 and 580), is that you have to power them off and on again after a manual fire from a slave or PC sync. Many years ago I had my 380 on a optical slave to use with my P & S, everytime it fired I have to switch off and on again. Moppie and I tried it again a few weeks ago with my 420 and his 550, same problem :rolleyes:

20D, 30D, 5D and 1D Series all have PC Sync sockets, it is the 300/350D users who will need an adaptor.
Interesting - had a play with a piece of wire across the 380 terminals earlier & it seemed happy enough to fire at will... we'll have to see what it does being triggered off a PC socket.

[weka2000]

Interesting - had a play with a piece of wire across the 380 terminals earlier & it seemed happy enough to fire at will... we'll have to see what it does being triggered off a PC socket.

Long as it goes flash not friz

[weka2000]

I was thinking of coming along as well, so you can put me down as a maybe. It depends on how I feel on the day.

I have never seen a studio setup let alone use one. So all the information I know about how to use a flash etc you could fit on a dime.

Bring the other fritz with you. Be a good chance for a catch up and to have a play

[rabsoft]

Its surprisingly simple, I had my 550 comunicating with Petes 420 in only a couple of minutes :)

Moppie I can bring my 300D if you want to borrow that for the day I will have my 30D to play with :lol: I am sure you can find some lenes for it and you already have the flash unit :D

[Wazza]

Kirst and I are likely a no, as it's her nieces birthday party..

[FlyingPete]

What is the start time? I need (any my gear) to be in Botany at 4pm to setup for the Sunday shoot I am doing, if it is a late start it may not be worth my while bringing the gear.

[weka2000]

What is the start time? I need (any my gear) to be in Botany at 4pm to setup for the Sunday shoot I am doing, if it is a late start it may not be worth my while bringing the gear.

I was looking at setting up at 12 and getting started at 1pm. Pete how does that work for you?
Oh we only have 2 power outlets so we will need extension cord and multiboxes

[FlyingPete]

I was looking at setting up at 12 and getting started at 1pm. Pete how does that work for you?
Oh we only have 2 power outlets so we will need extension cord and multiboxes

That will work, I will just need to think about packing down at 3pm, so that is at least two hours, so still worth it :D

[joeseph]

I was looking at setting up at 12 and getting started at 1pm. Pete how does that work for you?
Oh we only have 2 power outlets so we will need extension cord and multiboxes
I can do multiboxes & extn cables!

[weka2000]

I can do multiboxes & extn cables!

Cool I can do 1 extension cord

[IainB]

I am hoping my two young (3 and 5) grandsons and their mum and dad can come along for photos. Is that suitable, and if so what time should I suggest to them? Can you give specific directions to find the venue?

[FlyingPete]

I am hoping my two young (3 and 5) grandsons and their mum and dad can come along for photos. Is that suitable, and if so what time should I suggest to them? Can you give specific directions to find the venue?

Actually that is a good point! Where are we going?

[weka2000]

Actually that is a good point! Where are we going?

Mangere College ...Bader Drive Mangere. Drive in the only open gate and it is the building behind the administration block Basically the building straight in front of your nose park around the side. Come between the admin block and H-Block only 1 set of doors open follow the bright lights :)

[IainB]

Thanks Weka. I take it that it's ok to have my 2 grandsons along with their mum and dad - if families are being catered for first, what time frame should I suggest?

[weka2000]

Thanks Weka. I take it that it's ok to have my 2 grandsons along with their mum and dad - if families are being catered for first, what time frame should I suggest?

Thats fine. Time frame no idea :)

[FlyingPete]

We should have two full setups to choose from, I probably won't be doing much shooting, just there for the fun :D If you specify a time I am sure it will happen. I will be packing down my kit at around 3ish though.

We did three familys on last Saturday morning in two hours including feeding and chatting, I wouldn't think you would need more than half an hour as long as everyone has brought their smiles!

[IainB]

We should have two full setups to choose from, I probably won't be doing much shooting, just there for the fun :D If you specify a time I am sure it will happen. I will be packing down my kit at around 3ish though.

We did three familys on last Saturday morning in two hours including feeding and chatting, I wouldn't think you would need more than half an hour as long as everyone has brought their smiles!

Thanks Tony and Pete. I'll suggest 12:30 or thereabouts.

[FlyingPete]

Thanks Tony and Pete. I'll suggest 12:30 or thereabouts.

I would imagine one of us will be almost ready to go by then, the hard part is metering up, this takes a few minutes without a light meter.

[weka2000]

I would imagine one of us will be almost ready to go by then, the hard part is metering up, this takes a few minutes without a light meter.

Whats a light meter :rolleyes: I dont have one of the flash things

[FlyingPete]

Whats a light meter :rolleyes: I dont have one of the flash things

Exactly. A piece of grey cardboard and a histogram will do fine.

[weka2000]

Exactly. A piece of grey cardboard and a histogram will do fine.

Works for me :lol: Saves me $700

[MHP]

sorry guys, we're unable to go as Zoe has the flu quite bad and it look like I have some work on tomorrow.

apologies.

[weka2000]

sorry guys, we're unable to go as Zoe has the flu quite bad and it look like I have some work on tomorrow.

apologies.

There goes the teacher :rolleyes:

[Moppie]

What a shame Mark, we will just have to do it again next month :)

I might have a friend and his very pregnant wife interested in a photo or two as well :)

[forsaken]

I'm out. THe afternoon of torrential rain at manfield has given the flu back to me with a vengance :(

[FlyingPete]

What a shame Mark, we will just have to do it again next month :)

I might have a friend and his very pregnant wife interested in a photo or two as well :)

At this stage my very pregnant wife and two and half year old will also be there, but we still do have a spare seat in the car.

[CliveyBoy]

Have a great day! You are sure to need a repeat - 3 hours is not enough!

[Moppie]

but we still do have a spare seat in the car.

Cool, let me know if it gets a bit full though, I can always get a rid with john, or Iv got Amandas car while shes away, which is quite fun to drive :)

[weka2000]

We finish up at 5pm makes 4hours :lol:

About 3.30 all the family should be heading off, thats when we bring out the nude model....Oh I didnt tell you about that did I :rolleyes:

Moppie I have a 30D you can play with.

I will also have my laptop and a cf card reader

[Moppie]

Moppie I have a 30D you can play with.



:D :D :D :D

I can see i now, your 30D over one shoulder, and Duncs spare 20D over the other, one sporting a 10-22, and the other with a 24-70 or nifty. I can even fit one with a 550ex :)


mmmmm, that makes me wonder, how familiar are you with the 30D?
I wonder if I could swap it with Duncs 20D and work out a deal :p

[MHP]

yeah sorry.

[DiscoLizard]

So we're meeting up around 12ish?

[FlyingPete]

So we're meeting up around 12ish?

Some are, but to setup lights backdrops etc, actaual photo taking wil be a bit after that, I am sure you are welcome to come along for the ride at 12 though :D

[weka2000]

I will be there at 12pm Disco Lizard, bring the while umbrellas

[FlyingPete]

Some "food" for thought...

http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/KodakBox.jpg

[dgcorner]

Some "food" for thought...

I'm leaving in 30 mins.:lol: I thought Shona wasn't up to baking... hmmm, this must be a Pete version of the brownies:D

[FlyingPete]

Elizabeth made them for you...
http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/IMG_4431small.jpg

(FYI: she licked the bowl after the rest went in the oven!)

[forsaken]

so there are brownies

may see if I can make it afterall :)

[Moppie]

may see if I can make it afterall :)


Good on ya!
I need a model I don't have to stand on a box to be eye level with. :p

[FlyingPete]

Good on ya!
I need a model I don't have to stand on a box to be eye level with. :p

Elizabeth will be there :p

[DiscoLizard]

%$#@! Emergency present buying session! Will try and get there - have to get a present for mums bday tomorrow - the thing we were getting fell through. Not impressed :(

[FlyingPete]

Well lets get the ball rolling!

First up a crazy shot of me, just to get that out of our systems, this one by Moppie (Wazza wasn't there to get me this time :p ):
http://www.lowden.orcon.net.nz/DrEvils.jpg

I think it was a great day (well half day) all round, got to meet a few more people (I met nzl-g3user for the first time!), and I think we got some great results, I certainly have some nice ones coming off my card at the moment, I am sure there are plenty more out there!

[scotttnz]

Thanks to everyone who brought there kit along to play with, and a special thanks to Tony for organising the venue. We should do it again sometime.

[FlyingPete]

Thanks to everyone who brought there kit along to play with, and a special thanks to Tony for organising the venue. We should do it again sometime.

Yes, thanks to Tony!

Moppie got a great one of you guys too!

Alas I cannot claim much credit for many of the shots I have on my camera :rolleyes:

[joeseph]

Huge thanks to Tony for organisiing the event! Thanks for the Box brownies Pete/Elizabeth/Shona...

lots of interesting photo's taken and learnt lots. Looks like a bit of processing to go through - Not sure about the exposure on this one though... ;)
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[weka2000]

Your all welcome. Hell I thought wazza was there with the "hey let of the flash in the eyes".

Mark It was good to spend some time with you. We wil have to come down south and catch up with fritz.

Now Moppie where are those shoots of the best dressed man there ? Cant believe I spent $350 on a suit for 1 event. Oh well Sandra got to go out for dinner :rolleyes:

[theflyingkiwi]

well it's good to finaly meet some of you. Thanks Tony for alowing us to have a good size space to be able to work and thanks for the drink afterwards. I must say that I did miss a couple of things. the main one being batterys for the flash, and it wasn't needed anyway but the tripod.

anyway I think if moppie decided to change jobs he could easy do studio work
http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/CRW_3414-a.jpg

and thanks to whom brought those brownies.
http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/CRW_3411-a.jpg

[joeseph]

Now Moppie where are those shoots of the best dressed man there ?
Not quite sure about the framing, but it's certainly sharp... :-)
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[FlyingPete]

Cant believe I spent $350 on a suit for 1 event. Oh well Sandra got to go out for dinner :rolleyes:

It was almost as sharp as that Canon jacket you scored :D

[weka2000]

It was almost as sharp as that Canon jacket you scored :D

Goes well with my "L" softbox ;)

[IainB]

Thanks Tony for a great occasion. Good to meet Sandra and your two daughters too! Thanks to Mark for driving up from Hamilton to join the occasion. Welcome to Mark#2 (rabsoft) and family. What a gorgeous daughter who sat beautifully for all the photos!

BTW how come I can see only a small red cross instead of Duncan's two posted shots? Internet browser is set to 'show pictures'....

[rabsoft]

Thanks Tony for organising it all, it was a great day having a play with all the toys, not sure wife would agree as now I would like to get some lights for home :)

[IainB]

Reckon Moppie has found his calling. Has he got what it takes for studio work or what?!:D

[Moppie]

It was a very fun day!

Great to let you all let me use your cameras again, even got to me Mark for the first time, and he let me use his camera :)

Its a bit odd walking away know Iv taken so many shots, but only having about 6 in my camera. Its very unusual.

However so far all I see in this thread is photos either of me, or taken by me :D :D

[scotttnz]

It was a very fun day!

Great to let you all let me use your cameras again, even got to me Mark for the first time, and he let me use his camera :)

Its a bit odd walking away know Iv taken so many shots, but only having about 6 in my camera. Its very unusual.

However so far all I see in this thread is photos either of me, or taken by me :D :D

Yeah, I'm not sure if you are better in front of or behind the camera. You certainly have a knack with directing people.......even if you can't get me to smile:) (I was smiling on the inside:lol: )

[weka2000]

Yeah, I'm not sure if you are better in front of or behid the camera. You certainly have a knoack with directing people.......even if you can't get me to smile:) (I was smiling on the inside:lol: )

Yeh he tryed to get me to smile as well. Moppie the GKPE studio director :rolleyes:

[::John::]

Cool stuff, guys. Are there any shots of the lighting layouts?

[joeseph]

Cool stuff, guys. Are there any shots of the lighting layouts?
#1 Lighting layout:
probably not the easiest to see whats going on here but it's the best I have.
Tony doing the metering thing...
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[::John::]

Excellent - thanks!