Another Arizona POTN get together (4)?

[DDCSD]

Hello everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew someplace that rents cameras in Phoenix? My wife is down there for a friend's birthday party and my Mark III came up with an err99 on her. She's supposed to be the unofficial photographer and she didn't take any of my other two cameras. The party is tomorrow, so I can't mail her one of our other cameras.

Thanks for any help!

[-AP-]

Hello everyone!

I was wondering if anyone knew someplace that rents cameras in Phoenix? My wife is down there for a friend's birthday party and my Mark III came up with an err99 on her. She's supposed to be the unofficial photographer and she didn't take any of my other two cameras. The party is tomorrow, so I can't mail her one of our other cameras.

Thanks for any help!

http://www.photomark.com/

http://www.tempecamera.biz/

http://www.tempecamera.biz/category_s/495.htm

I would call tempe first..

[DDCSD]

http://www.photomark.com/

http://www.tempecamera.biz/

http://www.tempecamera.biz/category_s/495.htm

I would call tempe first..

Thanks we'll try them!

[-AP-]

A buddy from work called and had a shoot lined up for his American Legion/Motorcycle group photo. The photog cancelled and he is in need of a replacement for 9am in the morning. There will be 40 people and motorcycles.

I have no idea about pay or if it's charity, so I would go into to it from the charity side, and if paid, all the better.

PM or post and I will put you in contact with the gentleman for more info.

It's in the 32nd and Bell area.

Kenny.

[disneydork06]

A buddy from work called and had a shoot lined up for his American Legion/Motorcycle group photo. The photog cancelled and he is in need of a replacement for 9am in the morning. There will be 40 people and motorcycles.

I have no idea about pay or if it's charity, so I would go into to it from the charity side, and if paid, all the better.

PM or post and I will put you in contact with the gentleman for more info.

It's in the 32nd and Bell area.

Kenny.

I'm guessing 32st right? if I wasn't working it would be a nice reason to go for a ride to there and take the shot.

[john69az]

In case anyone didnt see this.

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/events_calendar/event_details/cll_events/20110508_env_portraits_destination_cll.shtml?WT.mc _id=EM1104EO01002&RID=1-19L04J&CON=1-L5B-1323&PRO=&CID=1-1329N5

[Hatch1921]

In case anyone didnt see this.

http://www.learn.usa.canon.com/events_calendar/event_details/cll_events/20110508_env_portraits_destination_cll.shtml?WT.mc _id=EM1104EO01002&RID=1-19L04J&CON=1-L5B-1323&PRO=&CID=1-1329N5


$400 for the day... ouch! Thanks for the link
Hatch

[sundevilstormin]

$400 for the day... ouch! Thanks for the link
Hatch

C'mon Hatch - you get "one or two prints", too

AND LUNCH!

[Hatch1921]

C'mon Hatch - you get "one or two prints", too

AND LUNCH!


Nothing against Bruce Dorn...very accomplished guy... but... I can see $200 for the day... maybe... with something for portfolio building... maybe toss in a Bruce Dorn stripbox for the $400?

I've watched him in the Photovision dvd's and if the class is going to be something along those lines... then $100-200 would be fair.

But... lol... who am I? I just know I won't be attending. :)

[Dean Rachwitz]

Hmmm, not that I want to be the center of attention or anything, 'cause I do still think of myself as one of the FNGs around here, but it seem like whenever I bring up the money aspect of things I just get dead silence back. Am I violating some unwritten rule or something?

I know that my business model does not fit with what most 'pro photographers' are looking to do, but I assure you it is quite inline with the well established market for this type of business across the country for motorsports event photography.

Personally I'd much rather be making a living at this like guys like Mark Rieblas (http://markjrebilas.com/blog/), and I think I have the potential for that, but it isn't in the cards at the moment.

Anyhow, would appreciate some feedback if I am out of line or committing some sort of faux pas.

But if nobody's really interested, then I suppose that's just fine too. :)

[Hatch1921]

Hmmm, not that I want to be the center of attention or anything, 'cause I do still think of myself as one of the FNGs around here, but it seem like whenever I bring up the money aspect of things I just get dead silence back. Am I violating some unwritten rule or something?

I know that my business model does not fit with what most 'pro photographers' are looking to do, but I assure you it is quite inline with the well established market for this type of business across the country for motorsports event photography.

Personally I'd much rather be making a living at this like guys like Mark Rieblas (http://markjrebilas.com/blog/), and I think I have the potential for that, but it isn't in the cards at the moment.

Anyhow, would appreciate some feedback if I am out of line or committing some sort of faux pas.

But if nobody's really interested, then I suppose that's just fine too. :)

Dean... I missed it?

I remember talking about offering to cover specific riders for the day? I know the guy I shot dirt track racing did this... he would approach the racers at the track and offer to shoot them for "X" amount during the day. He shot other people as well... but.. once he got the images he needed he put them online... the people he covered that is....

Another thing he did... he would print 11x14's and pass them off to the drivers... with a small watermark and his contact info... this showed them the level of his work and broke the ice.

Just some thoughts.

What were your original questions?
Hatch

[BrianAZ]

Hmmm, not that I want to be the center of attention or anything, 'cause I do still think of myself as one of the FNGs around here, but it seem like whenever I bring up the money aspect of things I just get dead silence back. Am I violating some unwritten rule or something?

I know that my business model does not fit with what most 'pro photographers' are looking to do, but I assure you it is quite inline with the well established market for this type of business across the country for motorsports event photography.

Personally I'd much rather be making a living at this like guys like Mark Rieblas (http://markjrebilas.com/blog/), and I think I have the potential for that, but it isn't in the cards at the moment.

Anyhow, would appreciate some feedback if I am out of line or committing some sort of faux pas.

But if nobody's really interested, then I suppose that's just fine too. :)

Dean, I'm happy for you. I'm glad that you are making some profit in what you are doing, and it is TOUGH making money when you shoot riders. Your are competing for their fuel, tire, repair, upgrade budget.

If you are getting anyone to buy prints, I'd be estatic!

[Dean Rachwitz]

Dean... I missed it?

I remember talking about offering to cover specific riders for the day? I know the guy I shot dirt track racing did this... he would approach the racers at the track and offer to shoot them for "X" amount during the day. He shot other people as well... but.. once he got the images he needed he put them online... the people he covered that is....

Another thing he did... he would print 11x14's and pass them off to the drivers... with a small watermark and his contact info... this showed them the level of his work and broke the ice.

Just some thoughts.

What were your original questions?
Hatch

I was responding to sundevilstormin's comment on your computations on the ROI of the Groupon deal. Great write-up, btw. He said, "Is anyone making any money in this biz?" I know his question was probably rhetorical, but I thought it might be useful to mention my situation in that I am making a little money, but not in the traditional way. I suppose my thought was to get some ideas going on how one can find a niche that will bring in some cash. Like Kenny and his aerial photography.

I am quite confident that there are dozens more sporting events that you could cover using my formula every month and put several hundred dollars in your pocket - its just a matter of investing the time and developing the market. I already have the system down and all of the infrastructure, I just need skilled and motivated photographers.

And thanks for the suggestions. I have considered offering packages to riders that would get them more attention and have also considered printing samples. One of the guys who shoots for me made a 20x30 of a shot I got of him and we showed it at the riders meeting before the trackday. I am sure that helped make some sales. During the last event, I took my iPad with me and part way through the day I uploaded several photos straight from the camera to the iPad and walked through the pits showing them to some potential customers. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive and I am sure contributed to my sales for that event.

I really could make more money at this. I have several ideas that are sure to increase sales, but I am up against that old work/life balance conundrum. So I need to figure out how to work smarter, not harder. :cool: I can't really increase my time commitment, so I need to figure out the ways to implement my business that maximize the return on my time investment.

Dean, I'm happy for you. I'm glad that you are making some profit in what you are doing, and it is TOUGH making money when you shoot riders. Your are competing for their fuel, tire, repair, upgrade budget.

If you are getting anyone to buy prints, I'd be estatic!

Thanks Brian - I do sell some prints, but between Zenfolio/MPix's high costs and my desire to make the prints affordable for my customers, I make very little on selling prints. I don't have the time or desire to do my own fulfillment, so that has been a conscious decision to give up that potential avenue for profit.

I do have an Epson Stylus Photo 1400, which makes pretty nice 13x19s. I primarily bought it to make prints for myself, but I could use it to make some samples to show customers.

[itsmejson]

anyone know where i could get some 9' white seamless paper here in the valley?
does tempe camera or photomark sell it?

[FlyingPhotog]

Savage Paper Dealers in AZ (http://www.savagepaper.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=47)

The ironic thing? Savage is an AZ company and won't sell direct! :(

[BrianAZ]

I've bought several rolls from Tempe camera.

[FlyingPhotog]

Saw Ryan at the Zoo today! :D
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p1028944433.jpg
(Oh, and this isn't Ryan...)

[AZAlphaDog]

Saw Ryan at the Zoo today! :D

(Oh, and this isn't Ryan...)

Oh man, I was gonna say that I think Ryan is in need of a hair cut . . .

[TauntDevil]

Has anyone ever heard of Hello Magazine (http://www.hellomagazine.com/)?

I got an email from them asking me to shoot for them.
Just curious on if hello magazine is something real or fake.

[disneydork06]

Dean, did you use a card reader or just connect your camera straight to the ipad? I've been wanting to know if some people were able to use a card reader to connect to the ipad...my camera has usb 1.0 so I know I'll be waiting awhile to empty off a card...

Jay...nice shot. still only shooting them from the overlook and not inside?

Jason, are the specifically asking you to do something for them or is it just something more general?

[itsmejson]

Savage Paper Dealers in AZ (http://www.savagepaper.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=47)

The ironic thing? Savage is an AZ company and won't sell direct! :(

lol thats funny. obviously they want to get you on the "shipping & handling" haha

I've bought several rolls from Tempe camera.

nice i'll give them a call.

what is an adequate size seamless? is it 9'?
just found someone on craigslist selling 2x 9' rolls white and gray for $40 is that a good deal for seamless?


Jason, are the specifically asking you to do something for them or is it just something more general?

hey ryan, its just more for general use nothing specific.

[jbdavies]

You guys talk too much. :p

I've been super board lately, and don't feel like going out to shoot cause we keep getting damn snow!! So... edited an old photo.

I'm liking this edit better than the old one. Thoughts?

New.
http://www.sur-realphotography.com/gallery/display/_MG_6923%282%29.jpg

Old.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3705732477_30b12cf511_z.jpg?zz=1

[sundevilstormin]

Hmmm, not that I want to be the center of attention or anything, 'cause I do still think of myself as one of the FNGs around here, but it seem like whenever I bring up the money aspect of things I just get dead silence back. Am I violating some unwritten rule or something?

I know that my business model does not fit with what most 'pro photographers' are looking to do, but I assure you it is quite inline with the well established market for this type of business across the country for motorsports event photography.

Personally I'd much rather be making a living at this like guys like Mark Rieblas (http://markjrebilas.com/blog/), and I think I have the potential for that, but it isn't in the cards at the moment.

Anyhow, would appreciate some feedback if I am out of line or committing some sort of faux pas.

But if nobody's really interested, then I suppose that's just fine too. :)

Dean - I thinks it's always nice when soneone 'opens their books' a bit for the rest of us to peek at. I live in far SE Valley and have watched the EV bike track on Ironwood add more and more to thrie site. They now have a round track for derbies and striaght track for dirt / mud drags in addition to the moto-cross track(s). I have been wanting to get over there to shoot some high-fliers on the jumps.

Someone mentioned that prints sales will compete with the fule, tires budget, but when I see a big event that track draws riders with LOTS of cash... bling'ed out 5th-wheel toy haulers, RV's with awnings and TV's...

there IS some cash out in them thar' hills... now just to go mine it a bit.
(shoot some well-lit shots of rider in the air and project them onto BIG white backdrop for all to see)

[FlyingPhotog]

@ Ryan: That was from inside...

[disneydork06]

@ Ryan: That was from inside...

cool, never seen you inside there yet :-) only from the overlook. I really love the detail of the photo. was looking at the fingers to see if i can tell which squirrel monkey that is and i can definitely see some interesting nails on that hand

[matrix311]

good analysis Hatch... is there any way to make money in this biz!? :lol:

got my Chinese Cokin-P knock-off "Chokin" filter pack, 3NDs and some Grads. Went to Brown and Idaho to see how sunset would develop - got rained out.

anyhow. Took the baseline shot at low ISO, highF, like 1.3 sec
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5597538492_0f758b4e1d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5597538492/)

then stacked the 1,2 and 8 filters at once, got bad magenta color cast but used Custom WB function to all but eliminate it. Got this:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5596957537_9293fd1c8c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/5596957537/)

and boy did I learn that the filters must be spotless clean or else the high F-stop shots pick up every speck! Lot of Smart cloning

I need some filters badly. Which set did you get and where did you buy them from? Ebay? Do you have a link to the set you bought and would you recommend them for the minimal price you paid vs expensive filters? I'm buying another house right now and all my funds are tied up in down payment so i could use some cheap stuff for the time being.

[AZAlphaDog]

OK race fans, here is something to get you stoked for this weekend's Lucas Oil Off Road races in Suprise

http://www.vimeo.com/4582471


and something for the time-lapse fans, a little longer but well worth the time to view at full screen:

http://www.vimeo.com/21864555

[cdahl]

Has anyone ever heard of Hello Magazine (http://www.hellomagazine.com/)?

I got an email from them asking me to shoot for them.
Just curious on if hello magazine is something real or fake.


It's legit celebrity magazine, but not as well known in the States as say, US magazine or Life & Style. I believe they're based in the UK.

[TauntDevil]

It's legit celebrity magazine, but not as well known in the States as say, US magazine or Life & Style. I believe they're based in the UK.

Awesome.
I got an email from them asking me to do a shoot for 2 hours a day for 3 days and i didnt know if it was a scam or not. I replied and am now waiting to hear back (hoping now).

Thank you for the answer.

Just bought two alienbees b800's. Was going to buy two b1600 but was told it was best for the b800 since b1600 is too bright for my use.

Looking for softboxes now. :)

[Kristy]

This is weird... anyone want to go and photograph a bird with her egg?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bab/2323031399.html

[AZAlphaDog]

You just gotta love this board . . .

It's like one of those bad soap-opera's, so much drama and so much going on behind-the-scenes . . .

Here is a good one for you Brian, Family Photography - Senior Portraits - Maternity - $100 (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pho/2322083626.html)

[matrix311]

You just gotta love this board . . .

It's like one of those bad soap-opera's, so much drama and so much going on behind-the-scenes . . .

Here is a good one for you Brian, Family Photography - Senior Portraits - Maternity - $100 (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pho/2322083626.html)

Hah I know this person too!

[Becca]

Hello Arizona People! I haven't been on the forum much lately. Too busy trying to buy a house!

I have had a request from a friend back east for suggestions for hotels or lodges near Zion and Bryce. I haven't made it up there yet and I thought I would ask if any of you had any suggestions. I'd appreciate it!

Hope you are all well. I've been following a few of you on Facebook and it looks like everyone is busy busy busy!

[jbdavies]

Hello Arizona People! I haven't been on the forum much lately. Too busy trying to buy a house!

I have had a request from a friend back east for suggestions for hotels or lodges near Zion and Bryce. I haven't made it up there yet and I thought I would ask if any of you had any suggestions. I'd appreciate it!

Hope you are all well. I've been following a few of you on Facebook and it looks like everyone is busy busy busy!
I stayed at one of the hotels at Bryce in 2009... on 4th of July weekend. I wouldn't suggest that. It was $160 a night. Haha. There are few hotels there tough (I can think of 3 different hotels right at the canyon). Then there are a couple along the way, once you turn off SR89A (I think that's the highway) towards Bryce Canyon.

As for Zion, I haven't been there in a while. I know there are hotels around there also, but have no idea about price or anything like that.

[Kristy]

I stayed at one of the hotels at Bryce in 2009... on 4th of July weekend. I wouldn't suggest that. It was $160 a night. Haha. There are few hotels there tough (I can think of 3 different hotels right at the canyon). Then there are a couple along the way, once you turn off SR89A (I think that's the highway) towards Bryce Canyon.

As for Zion, I haven't been there in a while. I know there are hotels around there also, but have no idea about price or anything like that.

Hey Jeremy... how about giving her the name of the 3 that you can think of... lol... details mister, women want details... ;)

Hope you are doing well up there in Utah.... still waiting for you to break out with a new set of landscape photos....

"Hi Becca"... did you close on the house? Soooo exciting! I saw your video on FB... looks like an awesome house! Congrats!

[BrianAZ]

You just gotta love this board . . .

It's like one of those bad soap-opera's, so much drama and so much going on behind-the-scenes . . .

Here is a good one for you Brian, Family Photography - Senior Portraits - Maternity - $100 (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pho/2322083626.html)

Thanks for thinking of me Doug! Unfortunately, it looks like CL has pulled the ad.

I do, however, have a newborn shoot scheduled for this weekend, and possibly a group of sisters as well. Frank will hate this, but I'm doing these sessions gratis'.

[Hatch1921]

Thanks for thinking of me Doug! Unfortunately, it looks like CL has pulled the ad.

I do, however, have a newborn shoot scheduled for this weekend, and possibly a group of sisters as well. Frank will hate this, but I'm doing these sessions gratis'.


I will not hate this.... I think it's a great thing. If you get to be creative and it keeps you shooting.. go for it... paid or not. I've shot free before... several occasions. Just have to pick the stuff you want to shoot. :)

6,166,318 people in AZ... someone out there will hire me :) I just know it.

Have fun on the shoots.
Hatch

[macroshooter1970]

Hello Arizona People! I haven't been on the forum much lately. Too busy trying to buy a house!

I have had a request from a friend back east for suggestions for hotels or lodges near Zion and Bryce. I haven't made it up there yet and I thought I would ask if any of you had any suggestions. I'd appreciate it!

Hope you are all well. I've been following a few of you on Facebook and it looks like everyone is busy busy busy!

I stayed at this place a few times when going there. http://www.rubysinn.com/

[scottcolbath]

This is weird... anyone want to go and photograph a bird with her egg?

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/bab/2323031399.html

Feh. Been there, done that. :D

http://truefunnystories.info/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Img270073311.jpg

S.C.

[Becca]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll pass them along.

Kristy - not yet! We had our inspection today that turned up a few problems with the roof so we are going back to the bank to see if they will fix it or lower the price so we can. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

[scottcolbath]

I have had a request from a friend back east for suggestions for hotels or lodges near Zion and Bryce. I haven't made it up there yet and I thought I would ask if any of you had any suggestions. I'd appreciate it!


Not exactly close, but I loved this place. Cliff Dwellers Lodge.

http://www.cliffdwellerslodge.com/main/

I stayed there to do a little off road riding, hanging out with the wife and a friend and a plan to run up to Kanab to see that place where Michael Vick's dogs were staying (Best Friends Animal Society). Little did I know that from Kanab, Zion is only another 30 miles. I zipped on up on the motorcycle and did a pass through the place.

I loved Cliff Dwellers beause you are really out in the middle of nowhere. It's beautiful and quiet. Also, the Colorado is only a couple miles away at most, down one of several dirt roads in the area. You can hang over the edge and have a look down without anyone freaking out. There is also a restaurant.

A couple pics.

Cliff Dwellers at night.

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Travel/Arizona-Strip-Sept-2008/Az-Strip128/380300353_xraE8-L.jpg

The colorado. I guess this is more or less the start of the Grand Canyon. Is thre some official starting point, such as actually within the national park?

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Travel/Arizona-Strip-Sept-2008/Az-Strip004-b/377602459_JV9YY-XL.jpg

My bitchin' machine at the edge.

http://www.yarnellpics.com/Travel/Arizona-Strip-Sept-2008/Az-Strip020/380281382_MDaeQ-L.jpg

Ayway, I'd stay at Cliff Dwellers. The ride to Zion is great and it is really not that far, but then again, I'm one who will ride 300 miles one way for a cheesburger. :cool:

S.C.

[scottcolbath]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll pass them along.

Kristy - not yet! We had our inspection today that turned up a few problems with the roof so we are going back to the bank to see if they will fix it or lower the price so we can. Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Is it a foreclosure? I've been poking around at homes in the Phoenix area and I was humored by things I saw. Many people who are foreclosed upon take every.......god.........damn......thing out of the homes, including ceiling fans. What the hell are you going to do with a ceiling fan when you are now homeless? :confused: All I could envision was Steve Martin in The Jerk, leaving the house with all the stuff......

"And that's the only thing I need is *this*. I don't need this or this. Just this ashtray... And this paddle game. - The ashtray and the paddle game and that's all I need... And this remote control. - The ashtray, the paddle game, and the remote control, and that's all I need... And these matches. - The ashtray, and these matches, and the remote control, and the paddle ball... And this lamp. - The ashtray, this paddle game, and the remote control, and the lamp, and that's all *I* need. And that's *all* I need too. I don't need one other thing, not one... I need this. - The paddle game and the chair, and the remote control, and the matches for sure. Well what are you looking at? What do you think I'm some kind of a jerk or something! - And this. That's all I need."

S.C.

[azbojo22]

Hello Arizona People! I haven't been on the forum much lately. Too busy trying to buy a house!

I have had a request from a friend back east for suggestions for hotels or lodges near Zion and Bryce. I haven't made it up there yet and I thought I would ask if any of you had any suggestions. I'd appreciate it!

Hope you are all well. I've been following a few of you on Facebook and it looks like everyone is busy busy busy!

Cliff Rose Lodge seems nice although a bit pricey.... http://www.cliffroselodge.com/

I didn't stay there but considered it when thinking about a trip to Zion last summer.

[AZAlphaDog]

Thanks for thinking of me Doug! Unfortunately, it looks like CL has pulled the ad.

I do, however, have a newborn shoot scheduled for this weekend, and possibly a group of sisters as well. Frank will hate this, but I'm doing these sessions gratis'.

I don't know why the ad was pulled?

Looked like a legit business offering packages for a reasonable price. I don't know the photographer, so for all I know they could be offering exceptional quality for a very reasonable price and that seems fine to me.

I don't think the photographer offering these packages is/was doing anything wrong, they see a audience and market to it. Nothing wrong with that.

I'm not sure you could actually turn a profit charging the prices they listed, but when you ask most people about this type of thing, most think 100% is profit . . .

Very few factor insurance, travel time, equipment cost, education, post processing time and the expensive computer, let alone expensive camera equipment costs into the equation.


It just went towards the discussion we were having about how to compete with these type of photographers who don't have a studio or much overhead to speak of and if they really did a cost-of-doing-business calculation they would find that at the rates they charge they are losing money . . . (like Frank's Groupon example)

Who knows, maybe the photographer has a very well paying IT job during the day, and just does this "photography" stuff during nights and weekends (wink, wink) :lol:








ah come on, it's a joke, lighten up. (does this mean you are going to un-friend me on facebook?)

[jbdavies]

Hey Jeremy... how about giving her the name of the 3 that you can think of... lol... details mister, women want details... ;)

Hope you are doing well up there in Utah.... still waiting for you to break out with a new set of landscape photos....

"Hi Becca"... did you close on the house? Soooo exciting! I saw your video on FB... looks like an awesome house! Congrats!
I don't remember the names, it was almost 2 years ago. Haha. Otherwise, I would. :p

I'm waiting for that too... I'm also waiting for some decent weather too!! Haha.

[ToferPhotography]

Is it a foreclosure? I've been poking around at homes in the Phoenix area and I was humored by things I saw. Many people who are foreclosed upon take every.......god.........damn......thing out of the homes, including ceiling fans. What the hell are you going to do with a ceiling fan when you are now homeless? :confused: All I could envision was Steve Martin in The Jerk, leaving the house with all the stuff......


I have been in some that they took the molding off of the window frames and such.... crazy!

I bet that was a nice area to ride!

[matrix311]

Speaking of houses here is our new house. We are in under writing right now and should close next Friday with keys in hand, can't wait. We are moving to Tempe (Southern/McClintock) area.

Built in '78 so it's older but it's a flip house fully remodeled.

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage, 2200sq ft, block home on 10,000sq ft lot with 10ft diving pool in back and a huge covered patio. Fully upgraded with new tile, new carpet, new paint, new electrical, new plumming, new light fixtures, popcorn ceiling removed, fresh paint inside/out and the pool acid washed with fresh cool decking repainted, new garage doors/opener and fresh epoxy flooring in the garage as well. It's turnkey and ready to be moved into.

Click on any image to view the entire gallery on my website of our new house. Were moving from Laveen so it'll be nice to be back in the hustle and bustle of things.

http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234733868_G2n68-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234733868_G2n68-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234734051_PEu4N-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234734051_PEu4N-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234735121_Ks4v2-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234735121_Ks4v2-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234737266_Hwbri-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234737266_Hwbri-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234737056_BVpYs-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234737056_BVpYs-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234736693_PqLas-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234736693_PqLas-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234736063_ngYSa-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234736063_ngYSa-A-LB)
http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234735186_P6msP-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234735186_P6msP-A-LB)

[sundevilstormin]

Speaking of houses here is our new house. We are in under writing right now and should close next Friday with keys in hand, can't wait. We are moving to Tempe (Southern/McClintock) area.


CONGRATS! When is the AZ-POTN POOL PARTY!:D
I'll bring the home smoked pulled pork!

[FlyingPhotog]

House looks great Eric! Congrats!

Here's what I've been playing with over the last few days. Doing some makeover shots for a "Little French Chick"

Before:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s6/v6/p137511707.jpg

After:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v24/p337383366.jpg

[matrix311]

CONGRATS! When is the AZ-POTN POOL PARTY!:D
I'll bring the home smoked pulled pork!

July seems to be a good month! I'll be sure to post up some details as we get closer :) I looooove pulled pork!

[sundevilstormin]

http://www.esimaging.net/photos/1234735186_P6msP-L.jpg (http://www.esimaging.net/Architecture/New-Tempe-Home/16415040_P24uF#1234735186_P6msP-A-LB)

Is that a street lamp in the backyard? hmmmm

[matrix311]

Is that a street lamp in the backyard? hmmmm

Hah speaking of, there is one in the front driveway as well. I was asking the home inspector what he thought of that as well. It's an actual street light just like out on the road. We are thinking the previous owner may have worked for the city of Tempe or something because it's not your typical light from home depot, it's a giant street light and at the base of it is a light switch to turn it off and on and also an outlet. We were wondering if it was running off city power so we killed the main switch to the house and tested to see if there was power there and there wasn't so it's connected to the house.

Luckily we can turn it off and on manually and not have it on all the time because that would be quite annoying. But when we do need a lot of light back there it will be nice to have.

[cdahl]

Speaking of houses here is our new house. We are in under writing right now and should close next Friday with keys in hand, can't wait. We are moving to Tempe (Southern/McClintock) area.

Congrats and thanks for sharing your house with us!

[Hatch1921]

Congrats on the new house.

Nice edit Jay :)


If anyone is interested....

http://sandypucpresents.sandypuctours.com/jaredabrams.html


Phoenix, AZ May 22, 2011 Jared Abrams - If It Moves, Shoot It. ... More Info
May 22, 2011 - May 22, 2011
Seminar Registration and Tradeshow 1-2PM and Program 2-8PM
Phoenix Airport Marriott
1101 North 44th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
1-602-273-7373
http://www.marriott.com/hot...

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks Frank...

Something a little more extreme:
http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v21/p771901351.jpg

http://crosswindimages.com/img/s1/v19/p736817647.jpg

[macroshooter1970]

Speaking of houses here is our new house. We are in under writing right now and should close next Friday with keys in hand, can't wait. We are moving to Tempe (Southern/McClintock) area.

Built in '78 so it's older but it's a flip house fully remodeled.

4 bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage, 2200sq ft, block home on 10,000sq ft lot with 10ft diving pool in back and a huge covered patio. Fully upgraded with new tile, new carpet, new paint, new electrical, new plumming, new light fixtures, popcorn ceiling removed, fresh paint inside/out and the pool acid washed with fresh cool decking repainted, new garage doors/opener and fresh epoxy flooring in the garage as well. It's turnkey and ready to be moved into.

Click on any image to view the entire gallery on my website of our new house. Were moving from Laveen so it'll be nice to be back in the hustle and bustle of things.









Nice, move that center island out and you have a huge studio. No need to cook, they deliver pizza :)

[disneydork06]

house party at Matrix's house!

Nice edits Jay! I like the color correction of the second set of images.

[grassabber]

Speaking of houses here is our new house. We are in under writing right now and should close next Friday with keys in hand, can't wait. We are moving to Tempe (Southern/McClintock) area.

Nice house Eric!

[Hatch1921]

Like the second shot Jay.


Okay... who's going to do this shoot tomorrow.. it's for a good cause.

Has a Tiny URL... but the forum is jacking with it.

http://www.modelmayhem.com/casting/1090296?fm_action=Search&show_advanced=0&search_type=casting+for&cc_country=US&cc_state=4080&cc_city=&search_mile_range=&fm_button=&search_start_date=&search_end_date=&search_include_cc=cc&c_compensation_amount=&search_keyword=&search_mm_id=&search_mm_name=&m_search_type=3



Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

Linky No Workie...

[Hatch1921]

Should be fixed....

http://www.modelmayhem.com/casting/1090296?fm_action=Search&show_advanced=0&search_type=casting+for&cc_country=US&cc_state=4080&cc_city=&search_mile_range=&fm_button=&search_start_date=&search_end_date=&search_include_cc=cc&c_compensation_amount=&search_keyword=&search_mm_id=&search_mm_name=&m_search_type=3

[Hatch1921]

In desperate need of a sexy shoot tomorrow!!!!

Text me if ur available tomorrow my hubby is now in prison so i need some implied shots to send him...:shock::shock::shock::shock::shock:

[FlyingPhotog]

Message says I have to be a MM member to see casting call info...

(And now I'm glad I couldn't see it!) :lol:

[Hatch1921]

Come on ...could be fun! LOL

[FlyingPhotog]

Come on ...could be fun! LOL

For 25 to Life but then what?

[Hatch1921]

For 25 to Life but then what?

LOL... you never know... he could be out in a year... go to school.. get a great job... hire you to shoot his plane when he strikes it rich. All because you were kind enough to shoot some semi-nude shots of his wife while he was in prison.

Is it getting deep enough in here yet?

[FlyingPhotog]

LOL... you never know... he could be out in a year... find you .. .. cut off your head .. bury you out past Coolidge. All because you were kind enough to shoot some semi-nude shots of his wife while he was in prison.

Fixed It...

[Hatch1921]

Fixed It...


Touche sir...touche. :)

[AZAlphaDog]

OK race fans, here is something to get you stoked for this weekend's Lucas Oil Off Road races in Suprise

http://www.vimeo.com/4582471


and something for the time-lapse fans, a little longer but well worth the time to view at full screen:

http://www.vimeo.com/21864555

Anybody watch the video's I posted?

Not my videos, and very much worth a look . . .

[macroshooter1970]

Anybody watch the video's I posted?

Not my videos, and very much worth a look . . .
I watched them, they were cool.

[TauntDevil]

Anybody watch the video's I posted?

Not my videos, and very much worth a look . . .

I did. The second one, love the song choice. Brokeh was awesome. Some crazy people haha.

First one was awesome. Love that style of editing.

[irishman]

Hello Arizona People! I haven't been on the forum much lately. Too busy trying to buy a house!

I have had a request from a friend back east for suggestions for hotels or lodges near Zion and Bryce. I haven't made it up there yet and I thought I would ask if any of you had any suggestions. I'd appreciate it!

Hope you are all well. I've been following a few of you on Facebook and it looks like everyone is busy busy busy!

My favorite place to stay in the world is the Desert Pearl Inn in Springdale, Utah, right at the entrance of Zion.
http://www.desertpearl.com/
Its a bit pricey in season, but well worth the splurge. If its too pricey, the next best place is the Best Western Zion Park Inn.

[TauntDevil]

Nevermind this post. Questions were answered somewhat.

[AZAutoPhoto]

Finally got my Sigma 10-20mm to complete my rig. Summer is going to be fun. Here is the first shot I took. (I spent like 15 mins editing it so go easy :) )

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5620227265_bbd7ccd397_b.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5620227265_bbd7ccd397_b.jpg)

[grassabber]

Finally got my Sigma 10-20mm to complete my rig. Summer is going to be fun. Here is the first shot I took. (I spent like 15 mins editing it so go easy :) )

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5620227265_bbd7ccd397_b.jpg (http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5620227265_bbd7ccd397_b.jpg)

awesome. tho, I'm getting nauseous from staring at your pic for too long. an UWA is next on my lens buy list.

[matrix311]

very cool shot man! I love the rigs

[navin2233]

A picture of my Beemer
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5306/5612505336_dc8b9f298a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5612505336/)
Beemers winter day out (http://www.flickr.com/photos/navinography/5612505336/) by Navins (http://www.flickr.com/people/navinography/), on Flickr

[TauntDevil]

Photo reminds me of the movie "The Fog". Nice job.

I dont know about anyone else but i go to California quite often to see family and friends since its where im from, so i look on craigslist both here, and there.

Something i found that i wish i could buy is this Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II for $1500...
I normally see these go for about $2100ish.
Link here (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pho/2317791616.html) if anyone is interested.

Just thought i would share the deal

I already talked to him since i thought maybe it was a typo but its not...


Also Autophoto, nice shot. What are you using for your rig?

[AZAutoPhoto]

Also Autophoto, nice shot. What are you using for your rig?

I'm using
10' EMT pole until I can find good alluminum.
2 Manfrotto suction cups
Manfroto magic arm.
40D + Sigma 10-20mm and a square ND filter.

[icassell]

Something i found that i wish i could buy is this Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II for $1500...
I normally see these go for about $2100ish.
Link here (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/pho/2317791616.html) if anyone is interested.

Just thought i would share the deal


I don't see that it is the "II" version in the ad. $1500 is about right for the "I" version.

[TauntDevil]

I don't see that it is the "II" version in the ad. $1500 is about right for the "I" version.

I see he changed it. He had specs when clicked on it, all i see now is "excellent condition". :/ oh well. I might be getting a non-is version today hoping.

[BrianAZ]

Had the most awesome newborn shoot today. This little precious is only 5 days old, and without a doubt has been the easiest newborn I've ever photographed. She never wimpered, or gave any fuss. She didn't pee on me, which is always a plus. Best of all, when it was all done, her mom let me take her home!

Okay, so here is my 5 day old daughter: Hailey Elizabeth

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bW_TRgAnGiE/TapgIKKKGkI/AAAAAAAAAJY/LmizrdRdWIE/s1600/IMG_8143.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9P9pwjIRwBA/Tapga008jpI/AAAAAAAAAJo/1S_uuCCHJ5Y/s1600/IMG_8132.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4P1hfHLeLtM/TapgP0Yxu4I/AAAAAAAAAJg/jzJ7EA4ls5g/s1600/IMG_8126.jpg

[azbojo22]

Brian, great shots of the new arrival! She is beautiful.... Congratulations!

[TauntDevil]

Congrats Brian. Great shots.

[disneydork06]

congratulations Brian! very nice shots.

[Hatch1921]

Congrats! Really nice shots!

Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

Congrats Brian!

[JmprSteve]

Congrats Brian!

[navin2233]

Congrats Brian!!!

[cdahl]

She's beautiful! Congratulations!

[BrianAZ]

Thanks, everyone. We're pretty thrilled.

[Kristy]

Had the most awesome newborn shoot today. This little precious is only 5 days old, and without a doubt has been the easiest newborn I've ever photographed. She never wimpered, or gave any fuss. She didn't pee on me, which is always a plus. Best of all, when it was all done, her mom let me take her home!

Okay, so here is my 5 day old daughter: Hailey Elizabeth

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bW_TRgAnGiE/TapgIKKKGkI/AAAAAAAAAJY/LmizrdRdWIE/s1600/IMG_8143.jpg





:shock: She's yours? Congratulations! How lucky to have a baby in the house one more time... :) Enjoy, the first weeks fly by so quickly.

I especially love this shot.. look at those little lips...So beautiful. :)

[TauntDevil]

been looking to try and rent lenses but having a hard time.

My friend told me that you can insure rentals but i cannot figure out what it is called... Insurance people dont know what its called when i asked them and called tempe camera which just was like talking to blind folks as taped to their rentals counters says "Deposit, insurance, and credit card"....

So my question is does anyone know the name to insure rentals? Been looking but all i can find is "All-Risk Personal Article floater" onto your homeowner's/renter's insurance policy but is mainly for only your own gear...

Thank you.

[icassell]

lensrentals.com has a damage waiver available -- I'm not sure what it covers, but you could call them.

http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses

You could also call your homeowners insurance company and tell them what you want to do and see what they will cover.

[TauntDevil]

lensrentals.com has a damage waiver available -- I'm not sure what it covers, but you could call them.

http://www.lensrentals.com/rent/canon/lenses

You could also call your homeowners insurance company and tell them what you want to do and see what they will cover.
Thanks for the information but i already called them and they dont really know much. Theres a name to do it i was told but i cant find the name for homeowners to insure the rentals that way i dont have to do the deposit. Trying to find the name if possible.

[icassell]

It's some kind of a rider.

[Hatch1921]

Kristy and I had a fun session this morning. 1st Senior guy we have shot... was different.. but fun.

Here are a few to share... tons to work on.

Hatch

01

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5270/5629626170_2179285db6_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626170/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626170/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

02

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5629626056_4148df7e59_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626056/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626056/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

03

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5629626106_080292b547_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626106/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626106/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

04

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5629045321_0cd69286b3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629045321/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629045321/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

05

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5629625926_d1d2393eff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629625926/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629625926/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[BrianAZ]

:shock: She's yours? Congratulations! How lucky to have a baby in the house one more time... :) Enjoy, the first weeks fly by so quickly.

I especially love this shot.. look at those little lips...So beautiful. :)

Thanks.

[BrianAZ]

Kristy and I had a fun session this morning. 1st Senior guy we have shot... was different.. but fun.

Here are a few to share... tons to work on.

Hatch


03

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5629626106_080292b547_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629626106/)

05

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5629625926_d1d2393eff_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629625926/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5629625926/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

I like these two the most. Looks like a fun day. Personally, if I could shoot only seniors, I'd be thrilled.

[Hatch1921]

I like these two the most. Looks like a fun day. Personally, if I could shoot only seniors, I'd be thrilled.

Thanks Brian :) he was pretty easy to work with. The challenge was poses... what the heck do you do wit ha guy. LOL It was different ... didn't want to put him in a feminine pose.

Thanks again.
:D

[TauntDevil]

Thanks Brian :) he was pretty easy to work with. The challenge was poses... what the heck do you do wit ha guy. LOL It was different ... didn't want to put him in a feminine pose.

Thanks again.
:D

Put him in the male poses... i mean... senior pictures can have opposite sex in them cant they???? haha kidding.

[Hatch1921]

A few more to share. Thanks for looking.
Hatch

06
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5630677752_8201dbd66b_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5630677752/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5630677752/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

07
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5630677738_24d735d2e9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5630677738/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5630677738/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

08
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5630094333_14be09d382_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5630094333/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5630094333/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[azboricua]

Great work Hatch, last one looks like it belongs in a clothing catalog. (i hope that looks like a complement to you) :)

[scottcolbath]

Had the most awesome newborn shoot today. This little precious is only 5 days old, and without a doubt has been the easiest newborn I've ever photographed. She never wimpered, or gave any fuss. She didn't pee on me, which is always a plus. Best of all, when it was all done, her mom let me take her home!

Okay, so here is my 5 day old daughter: Hailey Elizabeth


Beautiful. Congrats.

S.C.

[Hatch1921]

Great work Hatch, last one looks like it belongs in a clothing catalog. (i hope that looks like a complement to you) :)



Thank you...we had a fun session. Glad you like the shots.
Hatch

[AZAlphaDog]

I was away from the computer for a few days and missed out on some quality "ribbing" here so I gotta play catch-up.

Here we go . . .

OK, wait - let me see if I got this correct - Brian mentions he is having a hard time getting people into his studio for photography sessions and comments about the "mom-a-razzi" at the zoo and difficulties making money in this business . . .

Brian, this is your solution?

go into your mad-scientist lab and create clients from scratch?

Wow, talk about desperate measures!

Kidding, :):):)

Those images are fantastic Brian, and congratulations on your new baby girl.

OK, back to the ribbing . . .

So Brian, what do you have now, like 17 kids? are you still waiting for the reality show hook-up?


Who's next?

Taunt, you know how they have those cartoon characters at amusement park rides that say "you must be this tall to ride this ride?"

For you, life is just one long series of those signs, each one with a different requirement of something you don't have . . .

"You must have long-pants to ride this ride"

"You must have a credit card to ride this ride"

but who am I to give life advice to anyone :) :) :)

Next

Frank,

It's good to see that I'm not the only one who struggles with posing models, and of course that is why I suggested we have a lighting/posing workshop . . .

I like the same images Brian likes, and for the same reasons . . .

Nice clean work, I wish I could get my portraits to look that nice . . .

color me jealous of your portrait work.

[matrix311]

I was away from the computer for a few days and missed out on some quality "ribbing" here so I gotta play catch-up.

Here we go . . .

OK, wait - let me see if I got this correct - Brian mentions he is having a hard time getting people into his studio for photography sessions and comments about the "mom-a-razzi" at the zoo and difficulties making money in this business . . .

Brian, this is your solution?

go into your mad-scientist lab and create clients from scratch?

Wow, talk about desperate measures!

Kidding, :):):)

Those images are fantastic Brian, and congratulations on your new baby girl.

OK, back to the ribbing . . .

So Brian, what do you have now, like 17 kids? are you still waiting for the reality show hook-up?


Who's next?

Taunt, you know how they have those cartoon characters at amusement park rides that say "you must be this tall to ride this ride?"

For you, life is just one long series of those signs, each one with a different requirement of something you don't have . . .

"You must have long-pants to ride this ride"

"You must have a credit card to ride this ride"

but who am I to give life advice to anyone :) :) :)

Next

Frank,

It's good to see that I'm not the only one who struggles with posing models, and of course that is why I suggested we have a lighting/posing workshop . . .

I like the same images Brian likes, and for the same reasons . . .

Nice clean work, I wish I could get my portraits to look that nice . . .

color me jealous of your portrait work.

I vote to have a lighting/posing workshop in the very near future before it gets insanely hot outside.

[Hatch1921]

Frank,

It's good to see that I'm not the only one who struggles with posing models, and of course that is why I suggested we have a lighting/posing workshop . . .

I like the same images Brian likes, and for the same reasons . . .

Nice clean work, I wish I could get my portraits to look that nice . . .

color me jealous of your portrait work.

Really nice of you to say Doug. No real secrets here... just find nice light... covered shade... or put a diffusion panel over the top. Meter the background... bring the the subject up in exposure with the light or reflector. I try to expose the person a little brighter than the ambient light or I will drop the ambient a little so that they standout more in the scene.

It's getting hot quick... by 11 yesterday... we were hot.. and finished with the shoot.

Posing.... I still find it a nightmare... and throw a guy in the mix... just showed me yesterday... I really need to study up on guy poses. Girls are easy to work with... posing wise.

Good times!
Hatch

[AZAlphaDog]

So are the cap-and-gown shots from downtown in front of the Sandra Day O'Connor bldg.?

[BrianAZ]

I was away from the computer for a few days and missed out on some quality "ribbing" here so I gotta play catch-up.

Here we go . . .

OK, wait - let me see if I got this correct - Brian mentions he is having a hard time getting people into his studio for photography sessions and comments about the "mom-a-razzi" at the zoo and difficulties making money in this business . . .

Brian, this is your solution?

go into your mad-scientist lab and create clients from scratch?

Wow, talk about desperate measures!

Kidding, :):):)

Those images are fantastic Brian, and congratulations on your new baby girl.

OK, back to the ribbing . . .

So Brian, what do you have now, like 17 kids? are you still waiting for the reality show hook-up?




:lol:

[Hatch1921]

So are the cap-and-gown shots from downtown in front of the Sandra Day O'Connor bldg.?


If that is the courthouse ? I think so? No clue the name of it... Huge building all white... tons of glass? It would be the ultimate natural light studio if you could shoot in it. :D

[AZAlphaDog]

If that is the courthouse ? I think so? No clue the name of it... Huge building all white... tons of glass? It would be the ultimate natural light studio if you could shoot in it. :D

It is one of those Federal/Government buildings where security tends to get their panties in a big O' bunch if you take pictures . . .

You didn't see them lurking around while you were shooting?

On a side note: How about starring down the barrel of a 95 mph fast ball?

[Hatch1921]

Awesome shot!

No one around there. I have a file saved somewhere... about how we can shoot all around Federal buildings... no issues. Which reminds me... I need to stick a copy in my car.


Few more I worked on this afternoon.

09
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5305/5633172846_83593a750d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5633172846/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5633172846/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


Not sure about the space to the right. I have a portrait of this one...same pose. Was thinking it would be a space to added a couple of images in an announcement? I shot a few different scenes this way.

10
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5632590363_60a1355f1d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5632590363/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5632590363/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5104/5633172898_b77a788c08_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5633172898/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5633172898/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr


He's really out of focus in this one.. but... it doesn't translate all that well in the web size... shot @ f/2.2 I think? 135L? Looks better full size... it's a composite.. not sure about the exif data.. need to check.
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http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5633172810_c7ea37fc5a_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5633172810/)
Client Session (http://www.flickr.com/photos/hatch1921/5633172810/) by hatch1921 (http://www.flickr.com/people/hatch1921/), on Flickr

[Hatch1921]

Here's the link...

http://www.photographybay.com/2011/01/31/homeland-security-bulletin-on-photographers-and-federal-buildings/



And the document...
http://documents.nytimes.com/photographing-federal-buildings-from-public-spaces

Hatch

[AZAlphaDog]

Maybe you have not seen this video?

Video of court house (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeFp8W7yZI&feature=player_embedded)

or the related story: Arizona videographer finally receives response to complaint (http://www.pixiq.com/article/arizona-videographer-finally-receives-response-to-complaint)

[-AP-]

Great senior shots Frank and Kristy. Is the lighting natural, or did you flash them all?

Thanks.

[Hatch1921]

Maybe you have not seen this video?

Video of court house (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeFp8W7yZI&feature=player_embedded)

or the related story: Arizona videographer finally receives response to complaint (http://www.pixiq.com/article/arizona-videographer-finally-receives-response-to-complaint)

Honestly... if you are shooting a family or senior in the courtyard or around the building... I can't see them saying anything. If they do... just have a copy of the Homeland Security bulletin on you. It was Sunday as well... no one around.

Great senior shots Frank and Kristy. Is the lighting natural, or did you flash them all?

Thanks.

Thanks you AP. A mix... some shots with the Ranger.. some with just a reflector.. some with nothing :)

[sundevilstormin]

Maybe you have not seen this video?

Video of court house (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jeFp8W7yZI&feature=player_embedded)
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Proof that if you go looking for a fight you will probably find it. Act like and Ass and that's what you get in return. What a disgrace, now what will the guards think when they see the next photographer... puts everyone in a "bad light"...

well done hatch - when I first saw your post on shooting a Senior I thought maybe you took your white backdrop up to the Sun City center...:p

[TauntDevil]

Proof that if you go looking for a fight you will probably find it. Act like and Ass and that's what you get in return. What a disgrace, now what will the guards think when they see the next photographer... puts everyone in a "bad light"...

well done hatch - when I first saw your post on shooting a Senior I thought maybe you took your white backdrop up to the Sun City center...:p

I agree about how it makes other photographers look.
I hate being asked to leave when doing a shoot but normally people are cool. Just reciently i was shooting at a spot that was closed off (A closed dead end road) and a cop drove to us, asked what we were doing, once he knew, just said have a good day and left.

i think respect gets you farther then being mean to someone.

[Hatch1921]

well done hatch - when I first saw your post on shooting a Senior I thought maybe you took your white backdrop up to the Sun City center...

:) LOL Well... that isn't such a bad idea... active seniors would be a good stock market. :)

Glad you like the shots.
Hatch

[Hatch1921]

http://fstoppers.com/fck-you-pay-me-a-guide-to-contracts-for-the-creative-professional

[FlyingPhotog]

Heck of a CL deal on a 9000 MkII printer...
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/ele/2290571803.html

[Hatch1921]

This white paper is making its way around the net. The other day someone asked me about optimizing PS I had a few answers but this is straight from Adobe via Jack Nack.

19 tips from Adobe on how to optimize Photoshops performance.

Lots of great info.

Photoshop CS5 running in 32-bit mode, the program can only directly access up to 2.1GB of RAM for Mac or 3GB for Windows—even if more is installed. In contrast, on 64-bit systems with compatible 64-bit hardware, Photoshop CS5 can directly access as much RAM as is installed on your system. Here's the link to the post I put together... if you are thinking about upgrading to CS5... have a look at the video. I made the leap from CS3 to CS5 and just the content aware tool alone has paid for the upgrade.

Post Link (http://www.hatch1921.com/how-to-optimize-photoshop-from-adobe/)

Hatch

[FlyingPhotog]

New computer will be Win 7 + 16Gb of RAM goodness...

[Hatch1921]

New computer will be Win 7 + 16Gb of RAM goodness...


NICE!

Are you going with dual graphics cards?

I need to add another 6gb of ram to mine...

[sundevilstormin]

Hat's off to FB networking!

A 'top secret' (NDA-req'd) 3D camera coming to my house in the next few days to use over the weekend to shoot content and provide feedback to the MFG.

I have shot 3D using my CanonS80's on a rig before, but using old-school cross-eyed technique (try it below)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundevilstormin/sets/72157602118786220/

so if you were asked to shoot 3D stills and video, what would you shoot? I have my ideas, but also looking for more!

[FlyingPhotog]

NICE!

Are you going with dual graphics cards?

I need to add another 6gb of ram to mine...

No Need for dual cards. SLI is really meant more for gamers. 2048Mb nVidia ought to be plenty and then some.

[sundevilstormin]

No Need for dual cards. SLI is really meant more for gamers. 2048Mb nVidia ought to be plenty and then some.

I have a Dell and installed a new video card last year, forget what it was (~$150), but CS3 won't allow use of GPU memory on XP.

anyone here processing PSBs yet?

[macroshooter1970]

No Need for dual cards. SLI is really meant more for gamers. 2048Mb nVidia ought to be plenty and then some.
Did you ever build your new PC Jay?

[FlyingPhotog]

Did you ever build your new PC Jay?

Got it all pretty much spec'd out .. Just waiting on Uncle Sam to give me my money back to order the parts.

Which reminds me, I need to go check the mail box! :D

[macroshooter1970]

Got it all pretty much spec'd out .. Just waiting on Uncle Sam to give me my money back to order the parts.

Which reminds me, I need to go check the mail box! :D
Cool. Just got done repairing my friends laptop, sent it from Chicago. 5 hours of work and good as new. Send me your stuff, I don't charge a lot :lol:

[FlyingPhotog]

Cool. Just got done repairing my friends laptop, sent it from Chicago. 5 hours of work and good as new. Send me your stuff, I don't charge a lot :lol:

Sorry Mike,

Gonna do this one local 'cause I want to be up to my elbows in it as well.

[macroshooter1970]

Sorry Mike,

Gonna do this one local 'cause I want to be up to my elbows in it as well.


No problem, have fun with it.

[Hatch1921]

No Need for dual cards. SLI is really meant more for gamers. 2048Mb nVidia ought to be plenty and then some.


Was thinking you might do a little flying? :)

[Hatch1921]

anyone here processing PSBs yet?

Nope... no need for my work... I think I've approached maybe 500mb on a single file.

[FlyingPhotog]

Was thinking you might do a little flying? :)

And you would be correct but civie flight sims are still only about a 50/50 split between CPU and GPU. There are just about the same cycles devoted to the flying physics (CPU) as there are cycles devoted to "pretty pictures" (GPU)

Even with my current rig (Dual Core + 512Mb ATI), I can pull 20fps at moderately high detail settings in MSFS-X. The new box should be able to grind out 30+ (if not higher) with every slider maxed out! Even the ballsiest machines bog a little over somewhere like NYC with all the details cranked up and things like moving traffic enabled and water details maxed.

The new machine really is intended to make my workflow more efficient. Any gains in other areas will be a nice bonus.

[sundevilstormin]

Photo road trip on the new motorcycle with the aforementioned 3D camera is firming up:

Day 1:
Sedona (Cathedral, Schnebly, West Fork),
San Fransisco Peaks, Hart Prairie area,
sunset at GCNP
(overnight at Mather Campground)

Day 2:
Sunrise at GCNP,
morning along the east rim drive, t
Coalmine Canyon,
Waputki and Sunset Crater,
return to Phoenix thru Payson

about 700 miles in two days

[FlyingPhotog]

Photo road trip on the new motorcycle with the aforementioned 3D camera is firming up:

Day 1:
Sedona (Cathedral, Schnebly, West Fork),
San Fransisco Peaks, Hart Prairie area,
sunset at GCNP
(overnight at Mather Campground)

Day 2:
Sunrise at GCNP,
morning along the east rim drive, t
Coalmine Canyon,
Waputki and Sunset Crater,
return to Phoenix thru Payson

about 700 miles in two days

A dense stand of Saguaro would probably render nicely in 3D...

[sundevilstormin]

A dense stand of Saguaro would probably render nicely in 3D...

yep - that's on the list too. I know of a few spots.

blooming flowers (hedgehog, prickly pear, Ocotillo, agave, brittlebrush, etc)
maybe a jaunt thru Desert Botanical or Boyce Thompson for those detail shots

I get paid per image 'selected', so I want to knock their socks off with some rockin' unique shots, while keeping costs low (and also shooting for my own portfolio with my own gear).

[FlyingPhotog]

yep - that's on the list too. I know of a few spots.

blooming flowers (hedgehog, prickly pear, Ocotillo, agave, brittlebrush, etc)
maybe a jaunt thru Desert Botanical or Boyce Thompson for those detail shots

I get paid per image 'selected', so I want to knock their socks off with some rockin' unique shots, while keeping costs low (and also shooting for my own portfolio with my own gear).

Now if was me, I'd take it down to the Pima Air & Space Museum and find some interesting aircraft juxtapositions that really make the effect read well.

But that's just me... ;) Sounds like a fun project. I hope the return more than offsets the costs associated with the travels.

[sundevilstormin]

Now if was me, I'd take it down to the Pima Air & Space Museum and find some interesting aircraft juxtapositions that really make the effect read well.

But that's just me... ;) Sounds like a fun project. I hope the return more than offsets the costs associated with the travels.

ohh, good idea - or the boneyard at DM...

but it is for a foriegn company so I don't want to have too much "American" military subject matter, instead what 'they' might take pictures of if they were to come here to AZ.

[sundevilstormin]

jay - seen this?!

http://www.vimeo.com/18135369

[FlyingPhotog]

I have but thanks for passing it along. Pretty stunning footage.

I was actually at Falcon the day they were out shooting at least some of that.

[sundevilstormin]

I was actually at Falcon the day they were out shooting at least some of that.

out on the apron with your thumb out trying to hitch a ride? :D

[FlyingPhotog]

out on the apron with your thumb out trying to hitch a ride? :D

I went for the hiking of the skirt...

Probably should have only tried the thumb. :(

[TauntDevil]

out on the apron with your thumb out trying to hitch a ride? :D

ha....

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5629934211_b042261f17_z.jpg

[*sigh*]

And you would be correct but civie flight sims are still only about a 50/50 split between CPU and GPU. There are just about the same cycles devoted to the flying physics (CPU) as there are cycles devoted to "pretty pictures" (GPU)

Even with my current rig (Dual Core + 512Mb ATI), I can pull 20fps at moderately high detail settings in MSFS-X. The new box should be able to grind out 30+ (if not higher) with every slider maxed out! Even the ballsiest machines bog a little over somewhere like NYC with all the details cranked up and things like moving traffic enabled and water details maxed.

The new machine really is intended to make my workflow more efficient. Any gains in other areas will be a nice bonus.Everything I've looked at the GTX 570 should be more than plenty for Flight Sim X and X Plane 9, and the 2600k is a monster :p

It's really going to want to make me upgrade my rig though :(

[FlyingPhotog]

Everything I've looked at the GTX 570 should be more than plenty for Flight Sim X and X Plane 9, and the 2600k is a monster :p

It's really going to want to make me upgrade my rig though :(

:lol: I see you all have met my guru? :lol:

[Kristy]

Everything I've looked at the GTX 570 should be more than plenty for Flight Sim X and X Plane 9, and the 2600k is a monster :p

It's really going to want to make me upgrade my rig though :(

IT's all jibberish to me....

So are you trying to say that Nvidia 1024mb of DDR3 is not enough to run CS5?

[*sigh*]

IT's all jibberish to me....

So are you trying to say that Nvidia 1024mb of DDR3 is not enough to run CS5?It should be plenty, Photoshop doesn't do all that much with GPU's so it would be ok.

Now Premiere CS5 on the other hand, you pretty much have to have a card that has 1GB of video ram or more.