I hope I can get a ‘hands on’ in NYC @ PhotoExpo
While looking for another photo in the archives, I stumbled upon this…
Proof that I do indeed allow time for the assistants to eat lunch on my shoots… of course multitasking is always beneficial.
Usually, when I am heading out on a shoot, I require at least one photographer’s assistant. This past Friday, I had a shoot bump up the schedule due to concerns about weather (and rightly so - it turned out great) but this left me without my usual suspects for assisting. So with the help of another professional photographer (Thanks Brian!) I found Charlie.
And much as someone who hires me needs to have a high level of trust in my abilities to not only make the shot happen, but to represent the various organizations involved with professionalism, so too is my relationship with an assistant. Charlie came highly recommended from a trusted source, and he exceeded my expectations.
So as a thank you, I will post these relatively embarrassing photographs of him on my blog. Thanks Charlie, a job well done.
Jack - The Peace Pup. Hopefully, never to get a mouth full o’ quills. A specific reference to my post of Tuesday.
No, he was not posed nor a PhotoShop creation. He is not a taxidermy wonder child either. It appears my little friend likes to consume clover, which was present in abundance due to my somewhat casual approach to modern lawn care. His presence does now offer a new incentive for more frequent maintenance of the clover, dandelion and yes, I guess there is some grass in the mix too. Jack the Peace Pup (whose photo will appear shortly) likes his late night solo strolls in the back two acres. Similarly, I like evenings uninterrupted by pricey late night visits to veterinarian emergency rooms. So in the interest of keeping the peace, I will be ever more diligent with my mowing. And it does pay off, as on Sunday night (post mowing mayhem) this lil’ guy was back out but in the neighbors yard, beyond the range of Peace Pup.
Chimping and Other Photo Tips - NYTimes.com -
From my favorite NYTimes author, Mr. David Pogue, and the results of his private photo lesson with a pro photographer. And I couldn’t agree more…
A well written 'open letter' from a photo rep... -
I couldn’t resist sharing this. If you work with photographers, illustrators, or any creative service provider, please give it a read and pass it on…
And here is the second, which actually is the first, of the series. James was there assisting, and being the lighting ‘lab rat’. As such he got snapped…
But this is Liz, who, as some of you may be aware, we are in the midst of a film documentary on. She is an amazing boxer, and a fabulous person… been through the worst of it and still smiles, big.
Keep your eye out for more photo sets from this series in progress.
Ok… so here it is. The concept. I have James shot, and one other. I will begin to shoot many more over the coming months… faces & hands. The two most exposed pieces of our bodies. The parts we see of each other every day. Why not…. I hope you enjoy, and I would love to hear any feedback.
I am starting a project, self assigned, to keep the creative juices flowing and fresh. Like a watermelon in July.
This image was taken on the first round, which was a test of concept, lighting, subjects… and is only 1/2 of each subject. You’ll see where this is going in the near future. First I need to figure it out. Meanwhile, here is James, Assistant Extraordinaire, standing in for the second shots. Nice hat. Note: the first one is shot already, but still in ‘post’.
The Exciting Life. Traveling for an Annual Report Photoshoot.
Just a quick note to show the devotion it takes to make sh*t happen. This snap was taken as we returned to our hotel @ 4:20 AM in Memphis. We had left @1:30 AM and apparently left the light on in our room. We arrived from Portland @ about 1:00PM Wednesday, checked in to the hotel, then off to the location to shoot one shift from 3 - 5pm… back to Hilton to have dinner, maybe a beer or two, and sleep. But only till 1AM. Did I mention that though we did return, as pictured here, at 4:20am, we were BACK at the location at 8AM for more shooting? Then off to New Orleans for the next segment… Sleep IS greatly overrated.
A very clever little short re: sanity -
I saw this on the Planet 5D blog today. Great piece (all shot on a Canon 5DMkII btw) that just makes you smile. OK, it made ME smile. Very clever use of edits and seamless paper. Enjoy…
Enlightening Flowchart for ALL Freelancers -
I share this from designer/illustrator Jessica Hische’s blog… I never met her, but she has hit the nail on the head with this. Comical but oh, so true. And she is living/working in my hometown… that little seaside community called Brooklyn, NY. Click on this chart and really take a look at it if you are a freelancer, or self-employed, or whatever you call yourself when you are the boss & employee.
Goodbye to a long lost friend -
This was my favorite film back in the day… for commercial work, it was Ektachrome for the quick ,local processing, but for personal work: Kodachrome was tops. There is no equivalent for the tonal range of a nice 120mm K-64 portrait. Alas, today it is put to rest for ever. I like the choice for the last frame of the last role to be run. RIP my old friend. Maybe later I’ll post a frame or two I shot on Kodachrome…
Yes… my camera reveals the TRUTH about this guy. Reindeer my ass….
Happy Holidays to all! Especially Festivus!!!