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4th February 2010

Jhonathan Lange Male Model Headshots

written by dav.d

I am still catching up on blogging some older photo shoots. These photo shoots have been from Christmas and January and I had given the photos to the clients a while ago just never blogged the dang photos. And I sometimes like to edit the photos a little bit more – but more and more I don’t think I need to claw through photographs in Photoshop. More and more I am able to photograph and they photos are ready right out of camera – which is cool.

And this was my first photo shoot with my Lastolite Ezybox softbox – and I really like the light it creates for portraits. This is also proof that I can photograph outdoors in the middle of winter. We can’t go for too long because the nose will turn red but we get some great shots in the time we have.

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

Jhonathan Lange, Male Model's headshot photography

Jhonathan Lange

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15th January 2010

Studio shoot for Wes

written by dav.d

Occasionally I have some studio time to fill up and I want to use that time practicing some fancy or unique studio lighting setups. So Wes was kind enough to be my model. One thing you need to know – practice photo shoots always take a back seat to paid photo shoots and they take a back seat to the hectic everyday to day schedule. So I am finally posting these photos in a blog post.

Wes in studio

Studio lights act as the background in this photograph

The first photograph has my medium sized softbox with grid as a background – I should have put more light on the front as well, but I like this photo.

The next photograph is one that I have been thinking about for a long time. I have wanted to try getting a pure white background behind a subject – and this is it. This was created with my portable background with a white sheet. Behind the sheet are 2 studio strobes at full power. I then have one light in the front to shine on the subject. I did have to tweak the background a little in lightroom – but it works!

Wes in studio

White background courtesy of strobes blasting threw a white fabric background

And this is back to a white seamless piece of paper. White paper is nice because if I set up my lights right I can have the background as white, grey, or even black. And if I use gels – I can get a bit of any color really.

Wes in studio

White background - with minimal light looks like a grey background

The rest of the photographs are the black backgrounds – and just moving the lights all over the place trying to see how I could paint with light. Multiple lights really work well in studio – not so well on location. Unless you want one spot outside. Because it would be hell to carry 3 lights all over the place.

So for my outdoor lighting – I will most likely continue using one light and the sun – if the sun is available.

Wes in Studio

Black background - with the right settings stays black

Wes in Studio

This is two softboxes from behind and a gridded beauty dish camera right

Wes in Studio

One rule in photography - get close, get closer, get closer again

Wes in salt lake studio

Same shot but looking at the camera

Wes goes shirtless

Demonstrating shirtless skills

Studio in Salt Lake City Utah

To make a photography subject more interesting - create shadows

Studio photography in Salt Lake City Utah

And the shirt is back on

Male photography in Salt Lake City

And the shirt is off again

Wes in Salt Lake City Studio

Last photograph - I promise. For a while.

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16th December 2009

Mao, portaits in studio

written by dav.d

I photographed Mao back in October – I think it was October. I can’t remember much at my age, lol. And the weather was already getting cold – so we were limited in outdoor photography and recently Mao had cut carbs and increased cardio – so he was a bit more ripped and cut than in October. This time we photographed in studio – and I think studio lighting rocks.

Mao models his blue swimsuit

Mao models his blue swimsuit

We used about 3 studio lights with gridded softboxes and a gridded beauty dish. It really helps to grid lights to help control where the light falls – and lighting from the side and from the back helps define the muscle. And if someone is taking their shirt off then it should accentuate said musculature.

Mao is ready for football season

Mao is ready for football season

Mao is ready for winter

Mao is ready for winter

Mao is ready for Christmas Carols

Mao is ready for Christmas Carols

Mao takes a seat

Mao takes a seat

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26th November 2009

Jacob and studio lighting

written by dav.d

I had rented a studio space for a few hours for a photo shoot – and I decided I should take full advantage of the studio time – and brought in my friend Jacob – who loves the camera – to fill in the extra time with some practice. I started with one light and then would add lights – change modifiers and more. It is eye opening how nothing but studio lights really requires attention to detail.

Granted the definition of good photography is to pay attention to details.

Two light set up - more power on one side

Two light set up - more power on one side

Shooting on a pure black background sounds like it would be easy. It picks up shoe prints easy and so running around in socks was important. Black backgrounds also pick up spill light and you have to block light that spills out. We don’t want partially lite backgrounds. At times I was trying to recreate lighting I learned from the recent Utah Strobist meet up at David Newkirk’s studio. I think with more practice I can get this doing better.

3 light setup with one being a snoot

3 light setup with one being a snoot

3 lights - two acting as the background

3 lights - two acting as the background

And I finally tried mixing my big Alien Bees with my little Nikon SB-800 speedlights. It is possible – but it may take some more practice and planning. I did find that the small speedlights work well as accent lights or with a snoot. The snoot helps me point the light at one thing – such as a football or the face. It acts like a really defined spotlight.

Mixing my small lights and my big lights

Mixing my small lights and my big lights

One light to camera left

One light to camera left

And again – props really help – especially when it is just a model and a plan background.

Who isn't a fan of football?

Who isn't a fan of football?

This was sort of fun. The main light was acting as a rim light – coming from behind and then I had two lights (snoots) that lit the face and the football. It is really cool thinking that lighting can be targeted – and that you need shadows in a photograph – otherwise everything shows up equally and equally boring.

1 big light and 2 snoots to focus on the face and the football

1 big light and 2 snoots to focus on the face and the football

More snoot actions - trying to limit what appears for the photograph

More snoot actions - trying to limit what appears for the photograph

Trying to work with side lighting and one snoot

Trying to work with side lighting and one snoot

Almost all side lighting - a little bit of light from a snoot on the face

Almost all side lighting - a little bit of light from a snoot on the face

Shooting on a black background was a bit tricky - takes some effort to avoid light falling on the backdrop

Shooting on a black background was a bit tricky - takes some effort to avoid light falling on the backdrop

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17th November 2009

Behind the Scenes of Utah Strobist’s Studio Lighting Meet Up

written by dav.d

Studio lighting could be the pinnacle of photography. If you can master studio lighting then you can rock it – in the studio. Actually if you can take studio lighting outside then you REALLY rock it. But then – it is freezing outside and a warm studio that shields you from the elements is a good thing.

David Newkirk, who is an amazing photographer, opened his studio up to the Utah Strobists on Saturday. He demonstrated some of his favorite lighting set ups.

David Newkirk opened his studio for the Utah Strobists

David Newkirk opened his studio for the Utah Strobists

Zeb Williams was the model for the day and he has a great attitude – you really would with dozen photographers pointing cameras at you and yelling and barking orders. We were spraying him with water constantly – sometimes just for the fun of it.

Zeb was the model for about a dozen photographers

Zeb was the model for about a dozen photographers

And Robyn – who organized the event – will be relocating to Boston, Mass. and we will miss her.

Robyn's last Utah Strobist - she is moving to Boston soon

Robyn's last Utah Strobist - she is moving to Boston soon

And David does rent out the studio on occasion. This Sunday I am planning on renting the space for a few hours – to photograph a family but also to get some practice. So I may be having a practice photo shoot on Sunday.

The Studio is large and spacious - really a nice studio location

The Studio is large and spacious - really a nice studio location

And check out David Newkirk’s website – like I said he has some mad skills behind the camera. I am loosing weight and when I hit my goal weight I am going to hire him to photograph me. It is good to set goals.

David Newkirk is an amazing photographer - he has some mad skills

David Newkirk is an amazing photographer - he has some mad skills

A spray bottle and a boxer's stance

A spray bottle and a boxer's stance

David said, “shoot till it is awesome.” And he recommended two photographers that he uses for inspiration. One is Tyler Gourley. And the second is Martin Prihoda. Martin has a number of video tutorials and behind the scenes videos on the YouTubes. I will be check that out myself.

I really like that more and more photographers are wanting to share what they know. I try to do the same. Maybe sometime I will host a meet up and teach all I know – I think that will take about 30 minutes – which includes a 10 minutes lunch break. ;)

Sharing knowledge with other photographers rocks!

Sharing knowledge with other photographers rocks!

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14th November 2009

Utah Strobist @ David Newkirk’s Studio – Day 72 of 365

written by dav.d

The Utah Strobist Flickr group had a meet up this month. David Newkirk opened up his Studio 717 for photographers to come and learn how to light in a studio environment – including a lot of cool and extreme lighting techniques. It is always awesome to have a photographer share their knowledge and insight into photography and the techniques.

He is playing a goalie - that is why Zeb has his hands on the soccer ball

He is playing a goalie - that is why Zeb has his hands on the soccer ball

I had photograph Zeb a few weeks ago and he was the model again for the Strobist meet up. And he was great as always – and always up for trying anything. We were spraying him with a water bottle while photographing and that could drive anyone nuts.

Fun with water bottles - and a bit of a challenge

Fun with water bottles - and a bit of a challenge

And to quote David Newkirk – “Keep shooting till it is awesome.” And I think we did that. Sometimes photos happen on the first take but many times it takes several tries, several angles, and different lighting setups. You also learn from practice – which this session was definitely a great practice session.

Neckties are the nooses of our generation

Neckties are the nooses of our generation

Tension in the air

Tension in the air

Shooting into the lights does give lens flare – but it helps to imitate stadium lighting. Almost like we were on a real soccer pitch.

Imitating stadium lights with studio lights

Imitating stadium lights with studio lights

And with all the “crazy” different lighting set ups – sometimes simple one light setups are the best. Although, it seems like one light or three lights were the best solutions. But it is about experimentation. And I will continue to practice and have practice sessions – so that when I have a “real photo shoot” I will be ready.

One studio light rocks

One studio light rocks

One studio light and a casual pose

One studio light and a casual pose

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1st July 2009

Grey, Model

written by dav.d
Grey, model, checks his cell phone

Grey, model, checks his cell phone

Last week I and another photographer hooked up to rock out an epic photo shoot. We had 3 models and only 7 hours and 4 locations stretching from Provo to Elberta to Eureka. For a while we have wanted to have a photo shoot down in Eureka – it is a semi-abandoned town.

Grey was one of the models – he only had an hour so we stayed in Provo for his photo shoot. This shoot was located (more…)

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25th May 2009

Grafiti model

written by dav.d

Selective Color with Model and Graffiti

Selective Color with Model and Graffiti


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