Another Arizona POTN get together (3)?

[Hatch1921]

hahaha thats awesome lol.

:) Lots of shooters use them to practice lighting techniques. It has to be super boring for a person to sit there while practicing.

Welcome TauntDevil!
You have all the right to think that... because it's so true.


Thanks man! Anything new going on?

[itsmejson]

Sweet! I'll PM you with my info. I think Json may be going as well.

yup i believe i am going to go :) $16.00/ ticket isn't so bad compared to all the other ones i've been to in the past

[Hatch1921]

Couple more to share. :)



http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/potn/sarah/06.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/potn/sarah/05.jpg

[vmdc]

^^ absolutely gorgeous Hatch.

[Hatch1921]

^^ absolutely gorgeous Hatch.


Thank you very much :-D

[AZAutoPhoto]

http://news.yahoo.com/video/tech-15749651/shutterbugs-ditching-digital-for-film-21784416

They are rediscovering aperture settings, ISO, and shutter speeds...



/s

[RickRandhawa]

Whoo hooo. 5D Mark II and 70-200 f/4IS are on their way. Ranger RX/AS will be here tomorrow.

Now I need to just sell my 17-55IS or a kidney and I can get the 24-70. :D

[Hatch1921]

http://news.yahoo.com/video/tech-15749651/shutterbugs-ditching-digital-for-film-21784416

They are rediscovering aperture settings, ISO, and shutter speeds...



/s

"Digital being forced down your throat" NOT. No way would I want to shoot film. I'd go broke! LOL " Don't think... just shoot!" LOL


Whoo hooo. 5D Mark II and 70-200 f/4IS are on their way. Ranger RX/AS will be here tomorrow.

Now I need to just sell my 17-55IS or a kidney and I can get the 24-70. :D

Congrats on the gear!

[AZAutoPhoto]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewpoet/4896452831/lightbox/

I layered a moon shot taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L on a 50mm sky shot.

By the way, I am making a car rig...
I currently have the following in my B&H Photo cart:
2 Avenger F1000's :http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/67896-REG/Avenger_F1000_F1000_Pump_Cup_with.html/mode/edu
1 Double ball head/clamp/platform bundle http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/581220-STUD/Manfrotto_155_Double_Ball_Joint.html/mode/edu
2 Super Clamps http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546356-REG/Manfrotto_035RL_035RL_Super_Clamp_with.html/mode/edu

If I am correct, the only other thing I need now is the aluminum conduit. I am not exactly sure where a good balance between weight and rigidness is. I will be using a 40D and 17-40 f/4L mounted with the ball head combo I have in my cart.

Do you guys have any input on my shopping cart? Also I would really appreciate help choosing conduit, I have a supplier but I can't decide what size to order.

Great photos as usual guys :)

[TauntDevil]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewpoet/4896452831/lightbox/

I layered a moon shot taken with the EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L on a 50mm sky shot.

By the way, I am making a car rig...
I currently have the following in my B&H Photo cart:
2 Avenger F1000's :http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/67896-REG/Avenger_F1000_F1000_Pump_Cup_with.html/mode/edu
1 Double ball head/clamp/platform bundle http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/581220-STUD/Manfrotto_155_Double_Ball_Joint.html/mode/edu
2 Super Clamps http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546356-REG/Manfrotto_035RL_035RL_Super_Clamp_with.html/mode/edu

If I am correct, the only other thing I need now is the aluminum conduit. I am not exactly sure where a good balance between weight and rigidness is. I will be using a 40D and 17-40 f/4L mounted with the ball head combo I have in my cart.

Do you guys have any input on my shopping cart? Also I would really appreciate help choosing conduit, I have a supplier but I can't decide what size to order.

Great photos as usual guys :)
Love the picture. Really amazed that it was with the nifty fifty.

[ChristinaMae]

Hey guys! It's been ages since I've posted. Work kept me busy beyond belief this summer and then I had a terrible cold that seemed to last forever. I just recently picked up my camera again. I really missed it.

I started out with an old favorite of mine - Oil & Water

http://www.shotbychristina.com/Abstract/Oil-Water/OW10-DSC0164-SM/989827084_maYrL-L-3.jpg

http://www.shotbychristina.com/Abstract/Oil-Water/OW10-DSC0055-SM/992779351_AgqLW-L.jpg

Over the weekend I was talked into shooting a co-workers family. I have ZERO experience photographing people, but offered to give it a try. It did give me a chance to try out my new flash. Now I need to find a class on lighting and working with people! LOL

Baylor
http://www.shotbychristina.com/People/Colleen/JCA-0006/995676294_BkGZo-L.jpg

Baylor & Broden
http://www.shotbychristina.com/People/Colleen/JCA0032-SM/996277277_qk5KJ-L.jpg

And for the last of my adventure, an unplanned stop at Arizona Falls!

http://www.shotbychristina.com/Other/Nighttime-Photographs/AZFALLS0187-SM/999018067_vAeVv-L-2.jpg

http://www.shotbychristina.com/Other/Nighttime-Photographs/AZFALLS0140-SM/999062173_tirVn-L-2.jpg

Sorry for posting so many pics!

[TauntDevil]

Wonderful photos Christina. Glad your doing better. :)

Buying a website right now. Unfortanatly i have extremely little money but im still going to buy this site since i have a big discount from go daddy since they messed up my last site. Once its finished and im done making it ill post it in my signature. Hopefully soon :)

[john69az]

Finally fully played with the ringflash...just wish i could see better on my lcd

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4090/4972968889_d8da780dfc_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4972968877_8b902dcdb0_m.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4972968863_bd60fd1516_m.jpg

Ryan are you using Manual or TTL I am still looking at puchasing one of the coco units. Really love the shots.

Check out my lighting test model:

I have one too... Lol see below.

Anyone have anything good/bad to say about this. Fotodiox Pro Octagon Softbox (http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Octagon-Softbox-Speedring-Elinchrom/dp/B003EWGDPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1284053932&sr=8-1)




I just saw that too I never heard of them and I was looking for actual dimensions width depth etc I might get one of those too. or maybe the 48 octos they have.

[Kristy]

ooooohhh... i missed so many pages...

Nice works posted lately.. Awesome sunset in Sedona? Nice "steel wool" sharing... fun modeling practice... and what else.. oh yes CHRISTINA is back....... :)

Welcome Tauntdevil.... so what's the name mean?

[Becca]

Nice work, everyone! I have had trouble keeping up with the forum this summer but I see you all have been busy!

I just hauled my camera out to get it ready for a trip up to Page/Grand Canyon/Sedona that I'm taking next week with a friend. Imagine my surprise when the pictures on the CF card (that I had never downloaded) were from MAY! Guess I was lacking motivation this summer. Maybe now that the weather has cooled off some I'll feel more like getting out and about.

Hope everybody had a great summer!

[FlyingPhotog]

Ewww... Girls! :shock:

:lol:

[TauntDevil]

ooooohhh... i missed so many pages...

Nice works posted lately.. Awesome sunset in Sedona? Nice "steel wool" sharing... fun modeling practice... and what else.. oh yes CHRISTINA is back....... :)

Welcome Tauntdevil.... so what's the name mean?

The name actually has no meaning. When i was 7 my friends and family called me Taunt for reason i cant remember. But when i was called little devil for how bratty of a child i was. TauntDevil just kinda came in my mind and stayed there. About 3 months before my birthday i made an email account named tauntdevil and as time went by, its always been with me. Many people think its gay or retarded but its my own thing and i like it so i stay with it.
I kinda got to far with it i guess because we got a personal copyright of the name when my fathers girlfriend was in the law business :)

[TaggM]

And for the last of my adventure, an unplanned stop at Arizona Falls!

That looks like a nice spot for practicing in the Winter.

[Kristy]

Nice work, everyone! I have had trouble keeping up with the forum this summer but I see you all have been busy!

I just hauled my camera out to get it ready for a trip up to Page/Grand Canyon/Sedona that I'm taking next week with a friend. Imagine my surprise when the pictures on the CF card (that I had never downloaded) were from MAY! Guess I was lacking motivation this summer. Maybe now that the weather has cooled off some I'll feel more like getting out and about.

Hope everybody had a great summer!


:oops: MAY....??!!?. You must get out and shoot... so glad to hear you are taking a trip. Sedona should be Fabulous this time of year. I was at the Grand Canyon in July... awesomd clouds for the landscape shots, but I didn't shoot nearly enough variety.

Have fun and looking foward to your pictures!! :)

Ewww... Girls! :shock:

:lol:

cooties.... step back!

The name actually has no meaning. When i was 7 my friends and family called me Taunt for reason i cant remember. But when i was called little devil for how bratty of a child i was. TauntDevil just kinda came in my mind and stayed there. About 3 months before my birthday i made an email account named tauntdevil and as time went by, its always been with me. Many people think its gay or retarded but its my own thing and i like it so i stay with it.
I kinda got to far with it i guess because we got a personal copyright of the name when my fathers girlfriend was in the law business :)

hahaha... funny story.... At least we know you aren't evil. Maybe they called you taunt when you were little because you were always "taunting" people.... lol...

Happy Friday! I'm off to Orange County to celebrate my sister's 40th Birthday... woo hoo! Should be a blast! :)

[TauntDevil]

:oops: MAY....??!!?. You must get out and shoot... so glad to hear you are taking a trip. Sedona should be Fabulous this time of year. I was at the Grand Canyon in July... awesomd clouds for the landscape shots, but I didn't shoot nearly enough variety.

Have fun and looking foward to your pictures!! :)



cooties.... step back!



hahaha... funny story.... At least we know you aren't evil. Maybe they called you taunt when you were little because you were always "taunting" people.... lol...

Happy Friday! I'm off to Orange County to celebrate my sister's 40th Birthday... woo hoo! Should be a blast! :)

hahah maybe, have a good time in OC.

[matrix311]

Hey guys! It's been ages since I've posted. Work kept me busy beyond belief this summer and then I had a terrible cold that seemed to last forever. I just recently picked up my camera again. I really missed it.

I started out with an old favorite of mine - Oil & Water





Over the weekend I was talked into shooting a co-workers family. I have ZERO experience photographing people, but offered to give it a try. It did give me a chance to try out my new flash. Now I need to find a class on lighting and working with people! LOL

Baylor


Baylor & Broden


And for the last of my adventure, an unplanned stop at Arizona Falls!

http://www.shotbychristina.com/Other/Nighttime-Photographs/AZFALLS0187-SM/999018067_vAeVv-L-2.jpg

http://www.shotbychristina.com/Other/Nighttime-Photographs/AZFALLS0140-SM/999062173_tirVn-L-2.jpg

Sorry for posting so many pics!

Where is this located at? Ive never seen this before. Is it in PHX? If so got a website or cross streets so i can go check it out? Very awesome photos.

[Hatch1921]

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/lens/sample-photo/85_14_sample-photo.htm



Sigma 85mm sample shots....

The bokeh looks great... almost identical to my Sigma 180mm macro. Fingers crossed he focus issues the 50mm has/had have been resolved in this lens.

Hatch

[azboricua]

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/lens/sample-photo/85_14_sample-photo.htm



Sigma 85mm sample shots....

The bokeh looks great... almost identical to my Sigma 180mm macro. Fingers crossed he focus issues the 50mm has/had have been resolved in this lens.

Hatch


I was just reading this: LINK (http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/100910_85_14_ex_dg_hsm.htm)

[RickRandhawa]

http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/lens/sample-photo/85_14_sample-photo.htm



Sigma 85mm sample shots....

The bokeh looks great... almost identical to my Sigma 180mm macro. Fingers crossed he focus issues the 50mm has/had have been resolved in this lens.

Hatch

A sigma without focusing issues? Now that's just crazy talk! :D
I'm interested in the pricetag....speculation is around $800 I believe, but I'm hoping it'll be priced similarly to the 50.


Where is this located at? Ive never seen this before. Is it in PHX? If so got a website or cross streets so i can go check it out? Very awesome photos.

Haha, I asked her the same question yesterday.
http://www.srpnet.com/water/canals/azfalls.aspx

[john69az]

Where is this located at? Ive never seen this before. Is it in PHX? If so got a website or cross streets so i can go check it out? Very awesome photos.

I think this is on east indian school rd on the north side a little east of 56th street. it is on the arizona canal.

[ChristinaMae]

Haha, I asked her the same question yesterday.
http://www.srpnet.com/water/canals/azfalls.aspx

That's the link!

I think this is on east indian school rd on the north side a little east of 56th street. it is on the arizona canal.

Exactly where it is. I'd like to go back at sunset for a few shots.

[ChristinaMae]

Thanks for kind words on the photos!

[matrix311]

Maternity Shoot with Jody enjoy!

http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-045-Edit/1000629365_V4SBU-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#1000629365_V4SBU-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-409-Edit/1000629594_SMNEX-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#1000629594_SMNEX-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-447-Edit/1000629769_jnh93-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#1000629769_jnh93-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-485-EditL/1000630063_mDuvN-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#1000630063_mDuvN-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-248L/980783918_V4kvL-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#980783918_V4kvL-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-503L/980783333_anJnE-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#980783333_anJnE-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-370L/980783964_wgNvc-L-1.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#980783964_wgNvc-A-LB)

[Hatch1921]

Maternity Shoot with Jody enjoy!


http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-409-Edit/1000629594_SMNEX-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#1000629594_SMNEX-A-LB)

http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-485-EditL/1000630063_mDuvN-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#1000630063_mDuvN-A-LB)




Nice work Eric. The first shot looks really warm on my monitor... was this what you were going for?

The second shot is great IMO.... you captured the curves really well. I dig the series, well done! :)

Hatch

[azbojo22]

Maternity Shoot with Jody enjoy!

http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/Jody-Maternity-370L/980783964_wgNvc-L-1.jpg[/url]

A really great set! But what is that on her tummy in the last photo?

[matrix311]

A really great set! But what is that on her tummy in the last photo?
It's a blue bow, i tried pulling the color out and making everything else b/w but it didn't look right so i just made it all b/w. It is hard to tell what it is on such a small picture, if you click the photo to view the full size image you'll see it then.

go here to see full size image http://www.esimaging.net/Maternity/Jody/13469969_w42iU#980783964_wgNvc-O-LB

[matrix311]

Nice work Eric. The first shot looks really warm on my monitor... was this what you were going for?

The second shot is great IMO.... you captured the curves really well. I dig the series, well done! :)

Hatch

Yeah i warmed it up quite a bit. It's quite a sensual shot and looks like a heated moment so i bumped up the color temp for this one. 6700k i think is roughly where it was at.

glad you like the series and thanks for the compliments. It was a fun shoot! My second maternity shoot and it turned out quite well. She just had her baby and now i want to try to do my first newborn shoot when possible.

[ChristinaMae]

Anyone shooting at the Tempe Healing Field in the morning? I can't be there in the evening, but thinking about going for the morning ceremony. The flags might look really neat at sunrise.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/09/10/20100910tempe-healing-field-911-event0911.html

[TauntDevil]

Having a little trouble, I used the search bar like always but didnt find what i was looking for so maybe ill ask here.
I am looking to buy the Tamron 70-300mm zoom lens since i dont have $1200 for a 70-300mm Canon 2.8 IS. I was wondering though, Canon calls it image stabilizer but does the tamron have something similar? And also, is it macro? Alot of times when i see someone explaining it, i dont find the macro/IS part about it... can someone help me please?

[vmdc]

Having a little trouble, I used the search bar like always but didnt find what i was looking for so maybe ill ask here.
I am looking to buy the Tamron 70-300mm zoom lens since i dont have $1200 for a 70-300mm Canon 2.8 IS. I was wondering though, Canon calls it image stabilizer but does the tamron have something similar? And also, is it macro? Alot of times when i see someone explaining it, i dont find the macro/IS part about it... can someone help me please?

The Canon 70-300 is not $1200. I found it on Adorama (http://www.adorama.com/CA70300ISNU.html?utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_term=Other) for $529. And this one does have IS. I'm not sure what Tamron's lingo is for their version of image stabilization.

[AZAlphaDog]

Having a little trouble, I used the search bar like always but didnt find what i was looking for so maybe ill ask here.
I am looking to buy the Tamron 70-300mm zoom lens since i dont have $1200 for a 70-300mm Canon 2.8 IS. I was wondering though, Canon calls it image stabilizer but does the tamron have something similar? And also, is it macro? Alot of times when i see someone explaining it, i dont find the macro/IS part about it... can someone help me please?

The Canon 70-300 is not $1200. I found it on Adorama (http://www.adorama.com/CA70300ISNU.html?utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_term=Other) for $529. And this one does have IS. I'm not sure what Tamron's lingo is for their version of image stabilization.

Just so you guys know there is a HUGH difference between a f2.8 lens and a f4.5-f5.6 lens as far as cost and speed . . .

In case you didn't catch that specific item.

[FlyingPhotog]

Canon makes a 70-300 f/2.8 IS?

[TauntDevil]

The Canon 70-300 is not $1200. I found it on Adorama (http://www.adorama.com/CA70300ISNU.html?utm_source=gbase&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_term=Other) for $529. And this one does have IS. I'm not sure what Tamron's lingo is for their version of image stabilization.

Canon makes a 70-300 f/2.8 IS?



I saw that.
Sorry i messed up, i meant 70-200mm. The one i was talking about was this one here (http://www.the-digital-picture.com/reviews/canon-ef-70-200mm-f-2.8-l-is-usm-lens-review.aspx) My friend traded his 4.0 for a 2.8 not to long ago. I got to use it and love it. I really want it but i dont get paid and i dont have a job anymore do to no one hiring and all so i have to go as cheap as possible. Would like to get a zoom before December if possable since im shooting a wedding then for practice

[BrianAZ]

Canon makes a 70-300 f/2.8 IS?

No. It's a 16-500000 f/1.2 IS.








They put it on the Hubble. :) Rumor has it that it has serious backfocus issues and CA is horrible.

[FlyingPhotog]

No. It's a 16-500000 f/1.2 IS.

They put it on the Hubble. :) Rumor has it that it has serious backfocus issues and CA is horrible.

Ah, it's a Sigma...!

<Sorry Frank>

[TaggM]

Would like to get a zoom before December if possable since im shooting a wedding then for practice

Good luck!

It might be a good idea to practice a lot for still shots with a stuffed animal or friends in similar environments long before the wedding. Also, practice taking indoors casual snaps in crowds to practice for the reception. And then, tag along as second-shooter on some weddings.

After my gear is properly fleshed out, I'll work into wedding photography, too.

[RickRandhawa]

I was wondering though, Canon calls it image stabilizer but does the tamron have something similar? And also, is it macro? Alot of times when i see someone explaining it, i dont find the macro/IS part about it... can someone help me please?

Some tamron lenses have VC which stands for vibration compensation...it is equivalent to canons Image stabilization.

macro is something totally different.

[JmprSteve]

Having a little trouble, I used the search bar like always but didnt find what i was looking for so maybe ill ask here.
I am looking to buy the Tamron 70-300mm zoom lens since i dont have $1200 for a 70-300mm Canon 2.8 IS. I was wondering though, Canon calls it image stabilizer but does the tamron have something similar? And also, is it macro? Alot of times when i see someone explaining it, i dont find the macro/IS part about it... can someone help me please?
It appears that Tamron makes two versions of this lens, the Image stabilized what they call VC (vibration compensation) and a macro version non-VC. Here's the link to the tamron lenses http://www.tamron-usa.com/lenses/prod/wide_tele.asp

you might also check out the sigma's :http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/lens/tele/70_300_4_56_os.htm again they make two versions one with Optical Stabilization the other a Macro version but apparently no Optical Stabilization.

[disneydork06]

I'll go, I love imports, I use to build/swap honda and acura motors. I raced a 94 Honda Civic Hatch when the B-Series motors were "in". The model on the main page wearing the white bikini on the "Model Lounge" is so beautiful. She is from AZ Cover Girls, or atleast she was when I first met her. My friend had a photo shoot with her and his truck like 3 years ago.
bahara?

[sundevilstormin]

just had my lightning tutorial published on PetaPixel:

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/09/10/enlightening-the-capture-and-processing-of-lightning/

[Hatch1921]

Ah, it's a Sigma...!

<Sorry Frank>

No worries... I like Canon and Sigma.. they both have issues :) As long as the gear I am using is doing what it should... all is well. :)

just had my lightning tutorial published on PetaPixel:

http://www.petapixel.com/2010/09/10/enlightening-the-capture-and-processing-of-lightning/


Very cool! Congrats!

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Just sold the Digital 1200rx pack on Ebay... waiting on payment... then it will be time to buy the 2 600RXs .... good times! If the Sigma 85mm gets good reviews... next up for sale... Canon 85mm :)

[azbojo22]

[QUOTE=sundevilstormin;10887742 ]just had my lightning tutorial published on PetaPixel:

Your lightning images rock! Congratulations. A very informative tutorial.

[john69az]

Just sold the Digital 1200rx pack on Ebay... waiting on payment... then it will be time to buy the 2 600RXs .... good times! If the Sigma 85mm gets good reviews... next up for sale... Canon 85mm :)

Cool I hope you made some money on them in the end. I just got these used.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/557086-REG/Elinchrom_EL_20728_2_Digital_Style_Combo_600RX.htm l

Should be delivered next thursday but I wont have even a umbrella for them till next payday.

[azboricua]

bahara?

That might be her name. I was there at the photoshoot with the baby blue M3.

[Hatch1921]

Cool I hope you made some money on them in the end. I just got these used.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/557086-REG/Elinchrom_EL_20728_2_Digital_Style_Combo_600RX.htm l

Should be delivered next thursday but I wont have even a umbrella for them till next payday.


I made a few $ :) Going to order the same set...:)

[Hatch1921]

Couple shots from the session.... the BTS shot... and one of the star of the show...she wasn't having it... so....we took many breaks. LOL

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/potn/sarah/08.jpg

http://www.azproimage.com/webphotos/potn/sarah/07.jpg

[Hatch1921]

Sigma 50mm F/1.4 on FM
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/935718

[TauntDevil]

Good luck!

It might be a good idea to practice a lot for still shots with a stuffed animal or friends in similar environments long before the wedding. Also, practice taking indoors casual snaps in crowds to practice for the reception. And then, tag along as second-shooter on some weddings.

After my gear is properly fleshed out, I'll work into wedding photography, too.

I have alot of practice in many areas, im not shooting the wedding as the main photography nor am i getting or have ever been payed for doing photo.
The lady who is getting married was looking for a photography so i emailed her asking if i could come and shoot as practice since i never have before and am a complete beginner. She said she would love to help me and that i can, as long as i stay out of the way and all. She has a pro photography already but is letting me come to practice.

[Hatch1921]

I have alot of practice in many areas, im not shooting the wedding as the main photography nor am i getting or have ever been payed for doing photo.
The lady who is getting married was looking for a photography so i emailed her asking if i could come and shoot as practice since i never have before and am a complete beginner. She said she would love to help me and that i can, as long as i stay out of the way and all. She has a pro photography already but is letting me come to practice.


Welcome to the thread if I haven't said so :)

The one thing I have learned over the years on this forum and others is to always check the work of the person who is giving advice. This has really helped me rule out those who know what they are talking about and those who think they do.

I'm not saying Tagg's advice is all bad... I'm just saying there is a lot of talent and a wealth of knowledge in this group and in the forums. You be the judge;)

Where this all comes from is I'm a member of a photography critique site and some people rate and comment on my work or give me advice on how to do things.... I look at their work and if it is as good as mine... or better... I try to learn from what they had said.... If not... well... I just move on. this has saved me a lot of aggravation of the years.

I had a look at your Flickr gallery and you have nice sharp images and good exposures. You are doing better than I did when I started shooting. To work with a pro wedding photographer should be fun and really... no pressure on you to capture anything...which is great! I say have fun with it... learn as much as you can from him/her on the wedding day.


Again... welcome to the forum!
Hatch

[disneydork06]

Ryan are you using Manual or TTL I am still looking at puchasing one of the coco units. Really love the shots.


ttl
Anyone shooting at the Tempe Healing Field in the morning? I can't be there in the evening, but thinking about going for the morning ceremony. The flags might look really neat at sunrise.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/09/10/20100910tempe-healing-field-911-event0911.html
looks like it could be interesting. just hope if I go that I can find the place...but I guess I gotta get some sleep first right?

[TauntDevil]

Welcome to the thread if I haven't said so :)

The one thing I have learned over the years on this forum and others is to always check the work of the person who is giving advice. This has really helped me rule out those who know what they are talking about and those who think they do.

I'm not saying Tagg's advice is all bad... I'm just saying there is a lot of talent and a wealth of knowledge in this group and in the forums. You be the judge;)

Where this all comes from is I'm a member of a photography critique site and some people rate and comment on my work or give me advice on how to do things.... I look at their work and if it is as good as mine... or better... I try to learn from what they had said.... If not... well... I just move on. this has saved me a lot of aggravation of the years.

I had a look at your Flickr gallery and you have nice sharp images and good exposures. You are doing better than I did when I started shooting. To work with a pro wedding photographer should be fun and really... no pressure on you to capture anything...which is great! I say have fun with it... learn as much as you can from him/her on the wedding day.


Again... welcome to the forum!
Hatch
haha thanks for the information.
Im excited about the wedding, cant wait.

[Hatch1921]

ttl

looks like it could be interesting. just hope if I go that I can find the place...but I guess I gotta get some sleep first right?



Last couple of years some of the guys from my shop have helped set up the flags.. hmmmm... might be something to go see.

Hatch

[disneydork06]

That might be her name. I was there at the photoshoot with the baby blue M3.
got to meet her from some of the car shows I've shot at. very nice girl. interesting guy she worked for at the time...

[disneydork06]

Last couple of years some of the guys from my shop have helped set up the flags.. hmmmm... might be something to go see.

Hatch

or you could help out too and I could photograph you helping out! :-D

[Hatch1921]

or you could help out too and I could photograph you helping out! :-D


I'm good on the volunteer stuff for a little while.... :)

[itsmejson]

Hey frank, so i went to the fitness one gym yesterday off of union hills and I have a habit of looking at the business cards at the local businesses and I just so happened to see your cards for azproimage with you and kristy's name on it;)

[BrianAZ]

Hey frank, so i went to the fitness one gym yesterday off of union hills and I have a habit of looking at the business cards at the local businesses and I just so happened to see your cards for azproimage with you and kristy's name on it;)

That's an odd place for a newborn/childrens photographer to advertise. :D

[john69az]

ttl

looks like it could be interesting. just hope if I go that I can find the place...but I guess I gotta get some sleep first right?


I was wondering because I thought you would lose some flash power through the coco but maybe set TTL and flash compensation if its not giving the proper exposure.

The Park isnt hard to find just get off at priest and go to Rio Salado turn East then go down to where you have the sharp turn. then make a left into the park. It is almost immediately after the sharp turn.

I think I will go when there are less people there. It is way too many now I bet. Maybe tonight for the candlelight vigil.

[TauntDevil]

That's an odd place for a newborn/childrens photographer to advertise. :D

haha yeah. Funny though. Would be funnier if it was at a porn shop or something like that hahaha

Sitting in the porn shop on the counter lies a card: "Child, newborn, or pregnant photos call 5467465168"....

lol

Anyhow, i just got a Sunpak 5000AF since i cant use my Sunpak 30DX'es on my camera. So i got this for about $20 new and it didnt come with a manual or anything. Anyone have one that can share how they like it or dont like it? So far its been great, little to bright but ill figure that out here soon. ;)

[john69az]

haha yeah. Funny though. Would be funnier if it was at a porn shop or something like that hahaha

Sitting in the porn shop on the counter lies a card: "Child, newborn, or pregnant photos call 5467465168"....

lol

Anyhow, i just got a Sunpak 5000AF since i cant use my Sunpak 30DX'es on my camera. So i got this for about $20 new and it didnt come with a manual or anything. Anyone have one that can share how they like it or dont like it? So far its been great, little to bright but ill figure that out here soon. ;)


Try http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=sunpak+5000af+manual&aq=3&aqi=g5&aql=&oq=sunpak+5000&gs_rfai=CrG32AaCLTLiaBKeQoAT77PnCBgAAAKoEBU_QLAM4

[john69az]

That's an odd place for a newborn/childrens photographer to advertise. :D

I imagine not really since people that work out have kids wifes etc...

[TauntDevil]

Try http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=&q=sunpak+5000af+manual&aq=3&aqi=g5&aql=&oq=sunpak+5000&gs_rfai=CrG32AaCLTLiaBKeQoAT77PnCBgAAAKoEBU_QLAM4
Already downloaded PDF. Kinda told me what i already know hahahha. I guess you cant change the brightness in TTL mode... lol.

[Hatch1921]

That's an odd place for a newborn/childrens photographer to advertise. :D


Jokes! Good times!

Don't make me bust out with the thousands of orange people photos...I'll do it!

Kristy had mentioned she left some cards there.

[N2CANON]

477347Anyone shooting at the Tempe Healing Field in the morning? I can't be there in the evening, but thinking about going for the morning ceremony. The flags might look really neat at sunrise.

http://www.azcentral.com/community/tempe/articles/2010/09/10/20100910tempe-healing-field-911-event0911.html

As you can see I usually don't post a lot, but I went to the Tempe Healing Fields this morning and I wanted to share some of what I saw. While there weren't thousands of people out there, it was nice to see all that came so early in the morning to honor those on the fateful day. I just want to share some of what I saw.

[N2CANON]

A couple of more.

[N2CANON]

And this one of a young man playing Taps in the middle of "the field".

[john69az]

477347

As you can see I usually don't post a lot, but I went to the Tempe Healing Fields this morning and I wanted to share some of what I saw. While there weren't thousands of people out there, it was nice to see all that came so early in the morning to honor those on the fateful day. I just want to share some of what I saw.

Thanks for sharing. Great shots. :D

[Hatch1921]

Thanks for sharing. Great shots. :D


+1 I should have crawled out of bed for this.... :mad: slaps self in face! :confused:

Hatch

[azboricua]

+1 I should have crawled out of bed for this.... :mad: slaps self in face! :confused:

Hatch

x2, I totally forgot!!!!! Damn, I really wanted to head out there.

Hatch, at 7pm there is a candlelight vigil, wanna go?

[ChristinaMae]

As you can see I usually don't post a lot, but I went to the Tempe Healing Fields this morning and I wanted to share some of what I saw. While there weren't thousands of people out there, it was nice to see all that came so early in the morning to honor those on the fateful day. I just want to share some of what I saw.

Wonderful! I haven't had a chance to process anything from this morning yet. It really was a beautiful morning.

[TauntDevil]

x2, I totally forgot!!!!! Damn, I really wanted to head out there.

Hatch, at 7pm there is a candlelight vigil, wanna go?

Where is this at? If i could maybe tag along?

[john69az]

Where is this at? If i could maybe tag along?

Here

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=&q=tempe+beach+park+map&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Tempe+Beach+Park,+Tempe,+AZ+85281&gl=us&ei=z8aLTP7gD4r2swP0to3FBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA

[-AP-]

477347

As you can see I usually don't post a lot, but I went to the Tempe Healing Fields this morning and I wanted to share some of what I saw. While there weren't thousands of people out there, it was nice to see all that came so early in the morning to honor those on the fateful day. I just want to share some of what I saw.

These are so nice. Thanks so much for sharing..

I was out there myself before, but we were about 1000k over top it.. They were so kind to re-route air traffic for us.. Kind of cool actually. I would have liked to been on the ground though for the ceremonies.

Kenny..

[TauntDevil]

Here

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rlz=&q=tempe+beach+park+map&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Tempe+Beach+Park,+Tempe,+AZ+85281&gl=us&ei=z8aLTP7gD4r2swP0to3FBA&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQ8gEwAA
hmm... Thank you. only about an hour away. Not to far. Ill see if i can borrow my friends car, maybe ill be there :)

[AZAlphaDog]

A lot of people have gotten new light kits and near as I can figure the weekend of the 18th and 19th are open for me.

We should have some kind of meetup and play with our lights.

My house is small, but we could use my house or yard for some OCF practice and have a couple different setups with some models. Maybe do some potluck kind of thing with some food (and some food shots) and make some kind of a party thing out of it.

Anybody want to try and coordinate some thing like that?

[N2CANON]

Wonderful! I haven't had a chance to process anything from this morning yet. It really was a beautiful morning.

Thanks Christina. I saw your post late last night after I got home from a high school football game. If I'd seen it sooner maybe we could have tagged-up. Anyway, I'm sure we passed each other out there. It was nice to see so many others out there taking the opportunity to gather a little bit of history. I'm sure next year it will be packed as it will be the 10th anniversary. All I can say is that at times it was so hard to focus, me, not the camera. Very well done and emotional.

[TauntDevil]

A lot of people have gotten new light kits and near as I can figure the weekend of the 18th and 19th are open for me.

We should have some kind of meetup and play with our lights.

My house is small, but we could use my house or yard for some OCF practice and have a couple different setups with some models. Maybe do some potluck kind of thing with some food (and some food shots) and make some kind of a party thing out of it.

Anybody want to try and coordinate some thing like that?

Sounds cool. Or at least what i think you are saying does... im mentally retarded so.. haha
If im correct, you saying a get together at your house and shoot pretty much, but use strobes/lights...?

[azboricua]

Going to Tempe Beach Park right now, if anyone ends up going shoot me a PM.

[TauntDevil]

Going to Tempe Beach Park right now, if anyone ends up going shoot me a PM.

Would go but im abit late. Already 7:45pm and i just got home... I wouldnt be there until around 8:45-9pm.... I dont think i will be there.
Sorry

[Hatch1921]

This should be fun... http://www.alienbees.com/vmini.html now I won't have to buy 2 rangers or Quadras.... and @ 3lbs.... less gear to haul around. NICE!

[JmprSteve]

This should be fun... http://www.alienbees.com/vmini.html now I won't have to buy 2 rangers or Quadras.... and @ 3lbs.... less gear to haul around. NICE!

Saw that earlier, would be a nice primary (keep the vagabond for a backup or use with a second light and not carry extra extension cords). But it's coming soon .... still haven't heard about the PLM I ordered in June.

[Hatch1921]

Saw that earlier, would be a nice primary (keep the vagabond for a backup or use with a second light and not carry extra extension cords). But it's coming soon .... still haven't heard about the PLM I ordered in June.


Buff works on a different calendar than ours... I think he goes by Venuses calendar (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+long+is+a+day+on+Venus) ! LOL :D

[TauntDevil]

Just thought i would share my great softbox... Love it, works like a charm.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/806508/_MG_2591.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/806508/_MG_2593.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/806508/_MG_2587.jpg
Very rare brand. Top of hte line quality... lol

[disneydork06]

Going to Tempe Beach Park right now, if anyone ends up going shoot me a PM.

I was there! but didn't read this forum till now. Saw Tagg up there as well. I took some photos. a bit tired right now and have to deal with some ant problems before I can edit photos. so tomorrow I will hijack my brothers laptop and have some fun at a coffee shop...or with my netflix/mw2 :-)

Btw, Tempe Beach Park looks amazing. so many flags :-( but presented in such an awesome way.

and also took some more photos but this time at asu west

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4978447779_3eb6fa9bb8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4978447779/)
_E4G4171 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4978447779/) by ryry602 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ryandimal/), on Flickr

[AZAutoPhoto]

My car rig parts will be here on the 20th :) $255 later :(

Has anyone here personally used a car rig? If so let me know what not to do please.

So far I have a VW GTI, a WRX, and an old (197?) Cougar lined up...

[TauntDevil]

My car rig parts will be here on the 20th :) $255 later :(

Has anyone here personally used a car rig? If so let me know what not to do please.

So far I have a VW GTI, a WRX, and an old (197?) Cougar lined up...

I do car shoots and use to have my own DIY rig made. Its better to make your own because the ones baught usually arent so good depending who you went with. Dont let it hang to low or be wobbly. Also something i learned is pay attention haha, my camera has met a wall here and there doing rig shots. Thats all for now from me. Im super tired so im sure there is more that i can suggest on what not to do..
For not this is it until i get rest

[vmdc]

My car rig parts will be here on the 20th :) $255 later :(

Has anyone here personally used a car rig? If so let me know what not to do please.

So far I have a VW GTI, a WRX, and an old (197?) Cougar lined up...

The car rig shots have always intrigued me. I'd like to go out with you one time and try it out.

[-AP-]

The way in..

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/1004869788_mLHXo-L.jpg

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/1004870064_fFZV2-L.jpg

http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/1004870295_SnX6o-L.jpg



I then went in the evening, but it was hard to position myself to get any good shots. I wanted to go again this morning but ran out of time..

Anyone else get out there?


http://www.aerial-perspectives.com/photos/1004896285_H2i4F-L.jpg

[Carrabango]

Great aerial shots, Kenny!

[disneydork06]

Hey AP, I made it out there but didn't stay long.
1
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/4984111949_fd2bd79de6_z.jpg

2
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4984109827_79f08b04c4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4984109827/)

3
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4984108641_45fc3efb52_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4984108641/)

4
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4984706586_f98a1009a1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4984706586/)

5
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/4984105919_5b8f17803a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4984105919/)

6
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4147/4984105065_8ef30daee2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4984105065/)

7
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4144/4984102511_d991c8c927_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryandimal/4984102511/)

[AZAlphaDog]

Nice work Ryan, 1, 4 and 6 are outstanding.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice images from TTL folks.

Give me another five years and I might be able to supress the rage enough to leave the house on 9/11.

[-AP-]

Great aerial shots, Kenny!

Thanks..!!

Hey AP, I made it out there but didn't stay long.


Great shots Ryan. Love the pano.. The only problem with pano's is that they look so good when viewed large, but the web forces to smaller size. I was able to view it slightly larger on flikr. That's a great shot..

[Hatch1921]

Nice shots Kenny and Ryan :)


Interesting article about lens variations...softness... etc. Coming from a guy who has to have seen it all.

http://www.lensrentals.com/news/2010.03.06/this-lens-is-soft-and-other-facts

Hatch

[Hatch1921]

Good Lightroom tip.

http://digitaldailydose.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/reclaiming-hard-drive-space/

[JmprSteve]

Good Lightroom tip.

http://digitaldailydose.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/reclaiming-hard-drive-space/

Thanks for the info... except, now I have one more thing to clean-up!:oops:

[Hatch1921]

Thanks for the info... except, now I have one more thing to clean-up!:oops:


It never ends! LOL Thought it was a good tip... just passing it on :)

[FlyingPhotog]

It's kind of silly that LR backups don't overwrite previous backups...

I gutted my LR folders and reclaimed an entire 2TB drive!

[Hatch1921]

It's kind of silly that LR backups don't overwrite previous backups...

I gutted my LR folders and reclaimed an entire 2TB drive!


Nice space savings!

[Kristy]

Geez.... I go away for a weekend and there are like 10- pages of stuff to catch up on! WOWZA. You guys have been BUZY shooting some awesome iamges! :)

I'll go back and make comments when I have more than a few minutes to spare... but I like the images that I saw while browsing. :)

I did happen to zero in on these posts.... ;)


Hey frank, so i went to the fitness one gym yesterday off of union hills and I have a habit of looking at the business cards at the local businesses and I just so happened to see your cards for azproimage with you and kristy's name on it;)

haha.. I work out there, and so I keep a few cards on the desk. We have done lots of body building sessions, and of course people who work out have families and children... so it seems like a good place....

That's an odd place for a newborn/childrens photographer to advertise. :D

Not so odd.....

It never ends! LOL Thought it was a good tip... just passing it on :)

Yet another thing to put on my TO DO LIst....

[vmdc]

It's kind of silly that LR backups don't overwrite previous backups...

I gutted my LR folders and reclaimed an entire 2TB drive!

WOW! Was that just in catalog backups?

[FlyingPhotog]

WOW! Was that just in catalog backups?

Yup...

Left to its own devices, LR creates a new folder by date for each backup it does.

I'm thinking simply mirroring is better because then you're backup will never grow bigger than your primary.

[vmdc]

Yup...

Left to its own devices, LR creates a new folder by date for each backup it does.

I'm thinking simply mirroring is better because then you're backup will never grow bigger than your primary.

Yeah... I don't really like the way LR does it's backups. Mirroring as in a RAID1 array?

I'm just using an external backup program to backup my photos and catalogs. I keep all of them on one disk, and then back them up to my array.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yeah... I don't really like the way LR does it's backups. Mirroring as in a RAID1 array?

I'm just using an external backup program to backup my photos and catalogs. I keep all of them on one disk, and then back them up to my array.

Nah, just mirroring as in making Copy B of Drive A...

Kinda low tech but it works.

[disneydork06]

thanks guys

[TauntDevil]

Was wondering if anyone was doing anything this weekend? I know Saturday or Sunday i have a photoshoot to do but am having a little bit of trouble finding a model for it. Modelmayhem isnt being so nice to me since i have never done portrait shots or taken photos of models so they wont let me join until i do so :( but was wondering if anything is going on, would like to meet some of you and take some shoots and all. :)

[Hatch1921]

On sale now

http://www.alienbees.com/vmini.html?ref=nf

[Kristy]

Miss Baylee... (my lovely niece... Love the shape of her face and eyes..) Just a snapshot from yesterday.. window light... :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/4987381985_a4410c3665_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35079948@N06/4987381985/)

[FlyingPhotog]

Stunning KS...

[TauntDevil]

Lol no read :self facepalm:

Awesome shot Kristy. Love B&W. That picture is stunning

[scottcolbath]

Have I missed much?

I'm sporting a new hip, and I must say, that I enjoyed a month away from the internet. :D

S.C.

[FlyingPhotog]

Have I missed much?

I'm sporting a new hip, and I must say, that I enjoyed a month away from the internet. :D

S.C.

Congrats on the new "Gear!" ;)

Hope your rehab is progressing well?

[AZAlphaDog]

I went to the Phoenix Art Museum last Wed. because it's free on Wed.'s and I'm all about the free stuff . . .

Also I wanted to practice my museum photography, it's dark inside the museum and the lighting is poor and very dim, lots of sections don't allow photography at all and it's often difficult to get shots that bring home the memories without looking like cheap snapshots . . .

Museum photography is hard to do, and good practice at the same time.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4988772941_a58bfe6c86_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/4988772979_53927a5da4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4989377786_3b14616ba1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4988773023_52a36707d8_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4988773053_e79b4a492b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4989377874_16c4a4ce6c_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/4989377904_5f27179581_b.jpg

[vmdc]

Was wondering if anyone was doing anything this weekend? I know Saturday or Sunday i have a photoshoot to do but am having a little bit of trouble finding a model for it. Modelmayhem isnt being so nice to me since i have never done portrait shots or taken photos of models so they wont let me join until i do so :( but was wondering if anything is going on, would like to meet some of you and take some shoots and all. :)

Hey Taunt. I'm going with Dean on Saturday to the track to take some pictures. Sunday there is a photoshoot that is being hosted by Get Image Ready (http://www.getimageready.com/model_search/site/index.php/photographers). The entry fee is $175, but if you use the promo code "DLPEK", you will get 10% off. I'm going to this event on Sunday. One of my photog friends is one of the instructors. I'm sure you'll get at least 4 good photos from there so you can sign up to MM.

[azboricua]

What would you do different? Either in PS, Lighting, anything. All C&C welcome.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4988850533_4c43705d95_b.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice Pup Portrait!

Two Issues .. One Minor and One Major
Minor: Level it via the corner bead (running slightly downhill to camera right)
Major: Carpet at front/center is blown out (a little exposure blending could probably fix that if it's not entirely gone in RAW)

Oh, and give the Dogs a *SKRITCH* ;)

[azboricua]

Nice Pup Portrait!

Two Issues .. One Minor and One Major
Minor: Level it via the corner bead (running slightly downhill to camera right)
Major: Carpet at front/center is blown out (a little exposure blending could probably fix that if it's not entirely gone in RAW)

Oh, and give the Dogs a *SKRITCH* ;)

Thanks Jay. Could you explain what you mean on the minor issue. Is the image slightly tilted, seen on the wall behing the boxer? The major I understand and will try to fix tonight.

Thanks again much appreciated!

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Jay. Could you explain what you mean on the minor issue. The major I understand and will try to fix tonight.

Thanks again much appreciated!

You have three "lines" in your shot...
1) Baseboard along the back (Red)
2) Baseboard at camera right (Blue)
3) Corner formed by two walls (Green)

Only #3 can be trusted for straightening because you're keystoned to 1 and 2 is running away out of frame.
Most folks want to grab a horizontal line to adjust for plumb but you can use vertical lines as well if they're the only thing that can be straight.

Actually, per the green line, it's straighter than it first looked...

[FlyingPhotog]

Do you have Lightroom? If so, the "Horizon Tool" in Crop works on either horizontal or vertical lines. Drag it up along that corner and it will make that line straight up and down.

[azboricua]

You have three "lines" in your shot...
1) Baseboard along the back (Red)
2) Baseboard at camera right (Blue)
3) Corner formed by two walls (Green)

Only #3 can be trusted for straightening because you're keystoned to 1 and 2 is running away out of frame.
Most folks want to grab a horizontal line to adjust for plumb but you can use vertical lines as well if they're the only thing that can be straight.

Actually, per the green line, it's straighter than it first looked...

I think its the vignetting that adds the tilted effect. I looked like such a dumbass holding a ruler to my monitor just now. :lol:

I dont have LR but I have PS Elements 8, I can try it tonight when I get home to see what I can do. And thanks for the visual, it helped a TON.

[RickRandhawa]

What would you do different? Either in PS, Lighting, anything. All C&C welcome.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4988850533_4c43705d95_b.jpg

That dark brown one looks looks so much nicer when it's not barking at me.

[azboricua]

That dark brown one looks looks so much nicer when it's not barking at me.

ha ha! Chicken! Dont worry, he dont bite unless I tell him to. The boxer, well, she decides, :lol:

[jbdavies]

I went to the Phoenix Art Museum last Wed. because it's free on Wed.'s and I'm all about the free stuff . . .

Also I wanted to practice my museum photography, it's dark inside the museum and the lighting is poor and very dim, lots of sections don't allow photography at all and it's often difficult to get shots that bring home the memories without looking like cheap snapshots . . .

Museum photography is hard to do, and good practice at the same time.
Those are really good Doug. You did an excellent job. :)

[TauntDevil]

Hey Taunt. I'm going with Dean on Saturday to the track to take some pictures. Sunday there is a photoshoot that is being hosted by Get Image Ready (http://www.getimageready.com/model_search/site/index.php/photographers). The entry fee is $175, but if you use the promo code "DLPEK", you will get 10% off. I'm going to this event on Sunday. One of my photog friends is one of the instructors. I'm sure you'll get at least 4 good photos from there so you can sign up to MM.

Sounds fun but i have only $15 to last me the rest of hte week which is going in for gas. Kinda am having hard time since i lost my job but still doing stuff. Anything of no cost by any chance haha?

[AZAlphaDog]

Those are really good Doug. You did an excellent job. :)

Thanks Jeremy, it's always nice to get some positive feedback.

[Hatch1921]

I went to the Phoenix Art Museum last Wed. because it's free on Wed.'s and I'm all about the free stuff . . .

Also I wanted to practice my museum photography, it's dark inside the museum and the lighting is poor and very dim, lots of sections don't allow photography at all and it's often difficult to get shots that bring home the memories without looking like cheap snapshots . . .

Museum photography is hard to do, and good practice at the same time.



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/4988772979_53927a5da4_b.jpg







http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/4989377874_16c4a4ce6c_b.jpg



My vote is for these two. The last shot is a trip! Looks like a fun day at the museum.

Nice work!
Hatch

[azboricua]

ok, I think I fixed the tilt and the carpet now. :lol:

I am still learning photoshop so thats why I ask for suggestions, tips, and tricks.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4992144178_a3519233a6_b.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

Most Excellent! Well Done!

[john69az]

Carpet looks great! :)

[azboricua]

Most Excellent! Well Done!

Carpet looks great! :)

Thanks guys.

[disneydork06]

Nice work azboricua. All I can do in Photoshop is darken/brighten, crop and add usm

[AZAlphaDog]

My vote is for these two. The last shot is a trip! Looks like a fun day at the museum.

Nice work!
Hatch

Thanks Frank.

I'm wondering why you liked the "traditional" picture on the wall shot over the more abstract shot of the painting?

I was having a field-day with this little thing in the lobby:

[AZAlphaDog]

Oh, yea just an FYI for you all, the Museum offers free admission on Wednesdays and if you take the light rail it lets you off almost right in front. Plus there are lots of dinner options just a stop or two away on the train and you can add some street photography if you want.

There are some parts of the museum that don't allow photography, but other parts are full of tons of very poorly lit things to try to photograph.

[FlyingPhotog]

Did you shoot any people looking at the art?

[AZAlphaDog]

Did you shoot any people looking at the art?

No, I don't think they allow firearms in the museum.


























Oh, you meant with my camera . . .

No, I have taken "those" type of shots before, so I was trying to do something different.

[Kristy]

Cute Doggies.. and yes.. the last edit looks nice to me too. :)

Oh, yea just an FYI for you all, the Museum offers free admission on Wednesdays and if you take the light rail it lets you off almost right in front. Plus there are lots of dinner options just a stop or two away on the train and you can add some street photography if you want.

There are some parts of the museum that don't allow photography, but other parts are full of tons of very poorly lit things to try to photograph.

Love the museum shots... I wouldn't have thought about photographing the stuff there... even though I'd enjoy looking at it. :) Thanks for sharing. I like what you did with the images. :)

No, I don't think they allow firearms in the museum.


Oh, you meant with my camera . . .

No, I have taken "those" type of shots before, so I was trying to do something different.

:lol::lol:


Hey ItsMeJohn.... Did I see you at the gym tonight...? hahaha

[Kristy]

Stunning KS...

Lol no read :self facepalm:

Awesome shot Kristy. Love B&W. That picture is stunning

Thank you guys.... :) It was a quick snapshot at the kitchen table... she's been complaining about her looks.... I tol dher she looks like a super-model... so had to take this pic to prove it... :)

Always a good time when I go home for the weekend. :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Thank you guys.... :) It was a quick snapshot at the kitchen table... she's been complaining about her looks.... I tol dher she looks like a super-model... so had to take this pic to prove it... :)

Always a good time when I go home for the weekend. :)

Ah yes, Sister Weekend. Glad you had fun and made it back in one piece.

So, photo club tomorrow (Wed) night and our theme is "Bottles" and I'm going with:

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v15/p289906756.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/s8/v11/p72613428.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/s10/v18/p310730361.jpg

I did the last one in Metallic and it's pretty cool... Like? Not? Indifferent?

[Kristy]

Ah yes, Sister Weekend. Glad you had fun and made it back in one piece.

So, photo club tomorrow (Wed) night and our theme is "Bottles" and I'm going with:







I did the last one in Metallic and it's pretty cool... Like? Not? Indifferent?


Last one is my favorite.. I like #2 also, but would be better if the flowers were au'natural.... just a womanly observation. ;)

I'd love to see the metalic of #3.. bet it looks awesome!

[FlyingPhotog]

Last one is my favorite.. I like #2 also, but would be better if the flowers were au'natural.... just a womanly observation. ;)

I'd love to see the metalic of #3.. bet it looks awesome!

Duly noted on #2 but they are sitting in an abandoned building at the Vulture Mine so I don't think they'd get much TLC. ;)

I'm pretty partial to #3 as well and I'll have to make a point of showing you my metallics some time. (Sounds like a bad pickup line...)

I think #1 will blow some minds though. Is it obvious what they are?

[Kristy]

Duly noted on #2 but they are sitting in an abandoned building at the Vulture Mine so I don't think they'd get much TLC. ;)

I'm pretty partial to #3 as well and I'll have to make a point of showing you my metallics some time. (Sounds like a bad pickup line...)

I think #1 will blow some minds though. Is it obvious what they are?


haha.. next time bring a boquet with you to the mine... lol...

1001 bad pick up lines... (just added a new one to the list)

#1 looks to me line the back of a sparkletts truck...? (am I wrong?) Considering the caliber of your work...... it's interesting, but not up to your usual level of interesting. (sorry if that's not nice... just being candidly honest)

[FlyingPhotog]

haha.. next time bring a boquet with you to the mine... lol...

Note To Self...

1001 bad pick up lines... (just added a new one to the list)

Full Service, that's me! :D

#1 looks to me line the back of a sparkletts truck...? Considering the caliber of your work...... it's interesting, but not up to your usual level of interesting. (sorry if that's not nice... just being candidly honest)

Close... It is a palette full of 5 gallon water bottles but it was in one of our NASCAR compounds in the Catering area. Usually, squeezing something down for the web makes images look better but in this case, the print is much more "graphic" and "geometric" than it looks here. Another one you'd like better in person.

Maybe we need a "Wine and Print" night?

[Kristy]

Close... It is a palette full of 5 gallon water bottles but it was in one of our NASCAR compounds in the Catering area. Usually, squeezing something down for the web makes images look better but in this case, the print is much more "graphic" and "geometric" than it looks here. Another one you'd like better in person.

Maybe we need a "Wine and Print" night?

Maybe my female eyes just dont' see it properly... It doesn't have eyes, or shape to it.. lol... I'll be interested to hear the feedback from your group. :)

Wine and Print night could be fun... you really wanna see a bunch of faces?

[FlyingPhotog]

Maybe my female eyes just dont' see it properly... It doesn't have eyes, or shape to it.. lol... I'll be interested to hear the feedback from your group. :)

Wine and Print night could be fun... you really wanna see a bunch of faces?

If enough folks would make the effort to get three or four quality prints done of their best stuff and be willing to do a little show and tell (with some good natured ribbing in return) I'd be glad to host.

Wait just a little while maybe and we can do it on the back patio around the pool.