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12th March 2010

A Bouquet of Bokeh – Day 190 of 365

written by dav.d

I am in California this weekend – I love California! I spent all of high school in central California going to Cabrillo High School. I should come visit more often. But I am here on photography business, wedding photography to be exact. I will be posting the photos on my wedding photography website – but here is one photograph of some spring flowers. Isn’t it always spring in Newport Beach California?

And this is another example of the bokeh you can achieve with the Canon 50mm f/1.2 lens – that thing rocks and I think it is my new live in lens. I keep saying that but it is true, damn true!

A bouquet of bokeh of flowers

A bouquet of bokeh of flowers

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11th March 2010

Ready for a Road Trip – Day 189 of 365

written by dav.d

I am packed and ready for my road trip! I am going to Newport Beach, California to photograph a wedding this weekend. I am very excited and as you can see in the photograph I am packed with enough gear for a dozen weddings. And enough clothes for 2 weekends. Always be prepared if not over prepared. I wanted to drive this time cause it has been a while since I have had a proper road trip. Next week I will be going to Arizona – so another road trip next week.

I am using my new Think Tank Photo bags – they are going to rock. I also have 3 DSLRs, 1 Holga, 1 point and shoot, and about 11 lenses. I have 5 speedlights (3 Nikons and 2 Canons), 2 light stands, and my Lastolite Ezybox for my portable softbox. Woo hoo!

Camera gear and even some clothes and ready to go

Camera gear and even some clothes and ready to go

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10th March 2010

A Microphone – Day 188 of 365

written by dav.d

This photograph was taken with my new Canon 85mm f/1.8 lens while I am renting my friend’s Canon 5D Mark II. The 85mm f/1.8 is a good lens from just half an hour of photographing and as I put it through the paces I will be comparing that lens to my Canon 50mm f/1.2 lens. Mainly to compare the difference between the aperture. It isn’t a completely fair test since they are different focal lengths – but I think I can see a huge difference between f/1.8 and f/1.2.

Maybe in the next month I will rent the 85mm f/1.2 lens just to see the whole difference. Ultimately it is my goal to upgrade to the 85mm f/1.2. And the more I shoot with these cool Canon lenses the more I am tempted to shelve my Nikons :(

microphone

microphone

And a night of karaoke is a great way to test out the lens – its dark and the lens with camera is a great way to photograph in the dark.

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9th March 2010

For Sale, Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Lens – Day 187 of 365

written by dav.d

I am selling a lens! This is a lens I rarely use – because I would much rather use my Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 lens. I also have 2 other lenses that cover the 24mm range.

I am selling this lens for $180 – and it is a great lens. Very sharp, very compact, and has great colors and contrast. So let me know if you want to buy it 801.608.1292.

Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Lens

Nikkor 24mm f/2.8 Lens

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8th March 2010

Empty Dream Board – Day 186 of 365

written by dav.d

An empty Dream Board – that is right – empty! I have no hopes and dreams anymore – they were killed by polarized politics!

And I am joking. I was in bed, falling asleep and I realized I hadn’t photographed anything or anyone for the day. So I grabbed my iPhone and started hunting for something (which happens a lot in my old age) to photograph. I was so tired that I didn’t want to open my camera bag and get my good camera and set up a light – I just wanted to photograph and go back to bed!

Why is my Dream Board empty? Because I just bought the thing. In the past I would have a desktop background on my computer that acted as a Dream Board – for the longest time it was full of nothing but cameras, lenses, software and such – maybe once I get this filled up I will post a new and updated version of the Dream Board.

A friend of mine broke up from a 7 year relationship and her ex-girlfriend kept the house and their Dream Board. So she lost the house and her hopes and dreams – SAD!

Empty Dream Board

Empty Dream Board

For those not familiar with Dream Boards – they became popular via Oprah. In short it is a way of visualizing your goals. Get a board and tape things or concepts to the board that you want to happen. It is like setting goals and taking the steps necessary to achieve them. If you see it constantly as a reminder then you will have that in your mind as something to do and achieve.

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7th March 2010

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night 2010 – Day 185 of 365

written by dav.d

The Utah AIDS Foundation hosted their largest fundraiser of the year with the 2010 Oscars. This year the event was hosted at The Rail Events center in Salt Lake City, Utah. And it was a fantastic night with great food provided by Bambara – I took a bunch of photos cause it takes some practice to for good food photography. So I have included a number of those photographs in that blog post.

Channel 4 was there to cover the event and Chris Vanocur updated the audience through out the night and encouraged Stan Penfold to run for Governor in a few years. However, Stan Penfold plays a critical role at the Utah AIDS Foundation and he and the people of the UAF play a huge role in helping the thousands of Utahns affected by HIV/AIDS. They need your help as well – so visit http://www.utahaids.org/

I have photographed or volunteered at these dinners for a number of years – so I hope to see you there next year. And check out the full gallery of photographs on my SmugMug gallery.

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night & the Red Carpet

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation's Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Food photography from Bambara at Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

Utah AIDS Foundation Oscar Night

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6th March 2010

Friday night is drinking night at Jam

written by dav.d

Friday night was Jam night and I of course had my camera with me – here are some photos – check out the full gallery on my SmugMug page.

Red Bull & Vodka

Red Bull & Vodka

Josh serves drinks

Josh serves drinks

DJ Tidy spins the hits

DJ Tidy spins the hits

Lube and condoms

Lube and condoms

Jam visitors

Jam visitors

Just dance

Just dance

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6th March 2010

PS3 Remote – Day 184 of 365

written by dav.d

Today was busy helping a fellow photographer move – so afterwards I didn’t focus much on finding the daily photograph. I did go see the new Alice and Wonderland – which was a really really good movie. I love the visuals and the design.

Anyway, movies movies movies – and it is the perfect way to watch movies at home is on blu-ray. And my blu-ray player is the PS3 because when I bought the player it was the cheapest blu-ray player on the market. And so the remote is today’s daily photography – another macro photograph because I probably need more practice and the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 is a dang sharp lens.

PS3 Remote

PS3 Remote

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