As part of Don Giannatti’s Project 52, we learn quickly, and often, that we should be conscious of subject-centric lighting. “Everything reflects light.” “What does the subject do with the light that is presented to it? Is it shiny, dull, or something in between?” “What light does the subject see, and how does that affect… Continue reading The Black Dragons
Category: Problem Solving
Pagsta Motorcycle – October 2015
Last week, I photographed Jesse’s motorcycle, a Pagsta. This is one of the smallest road bikes I think I’ve ever seen. It’s got a 97 cm^3 engine, and I think he said it will do about 45 mph, tops. He uses it to get around town, back an forth to work each day. I found it… Continue reading Pagsta Motorcycle – October 2015
Just For Fun – The Tea Collection
Some of the members of Project 52 were playing around one afternoon not that long ago, and we challenged each other to take whatever tea we had on hand at the time, and make something interesting of it. I started with an idea of how to show it, and I started to build a set.… Continue reading Just For Fun – The Tea Collection
Proverbs and Idioms – Mountains Out Of Molehills
This was my take on the expression, “Making mountains out of molehills.” I like the idea of juxtaposing reversed sizes – taking something small and making it seem large, and vice-versa. So, here’s mountain climbing a thimble. How I did it, after the jump.
Macro Christmas Light
Coming off of the macro electronics shot, I had that frame of mind when it came to this. We haven’t finished our transition to LED lights yet, and so I decided to make this shot of a Christmas light as I was setting up the decorations around the house. How I did it, for those who… Continue reading Macro Christmas Light
Shoot To Layout – Origins Of Halloween
Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Shoot an editorial concept shot to layout on the topic of the Origins of Halloween. My idea was to have a shot that mimicked being done in the late afternoon setting sun.
Something Black And White In Black And White
I realize, coming off of my last post about Baby Ada’s hands, that you might think that I like to work in black and white. Yeah…I’m guilty! I do like the look of it. It still reminds me of growing up, chemicals for developing (Yikes, my eyes are watering just typing that…), and the wonder… Continue reading Something Black And White In Black And White
Artisan’s Portrait – Kat’s Hands Knitting Gloves
Meet Kat. Well, okay, meet Kat’s hands… This is Kat. She was making a set of custom gloves to honor my wife for her many years of service to living history re-enactments. Kat hadn’t quite finished them before the presentation day, which was fortunate for me in that I got a chance to make a few images that… Continue reading Artisan’s Portrait – Kat’s Hands Knitting Gloves
George Crumb’s ‘Black Angels’
As part of Don Giannatti’s Project 52 this year, we were given the challenge of photographing a CD cover for George Crumb’s “Black Angels.” This is a piece of music for electric violins, viola, and cello, as well as metal thimble, tam-tam (a type of gong), crystal glasses of various sizes, maracas, and a few other things.… Continue reading George Crumb’s ‘Black Angels’
2014 Project 52 – Chocolate
Over at Project 52, the assignment came in: Chocolate. Make a menu item that screams chocolate. Color. Square. Go. If you want to know how I did it, I am happy, and humbled, to have been featured on Don Giannatti’s Lighting Essentials blog. You can find that article here: http://www.lighting-essentials.com/chocolate-two-shots/ Enjoy.
Shooting For A Mood – Despair
I was asked, through Don’s Project 52, to shoot a moody shot showing Despair. Oh, yeah, it had to be in black and white, too. Go!
Pet Ad – Top-Lit Mice
This was shot for the 2013 Project 52 assignment of Pet Shop Ad. While the actual layout for the assignment was different than what you see here, this is the end-crop I preferred.
Helping Hands
I’ve always liked working with hands. This concept shot just seemed like an appropriate way to show one helping another as the new year begins.
Kawasaki Concours14
My neighbor, Bill, was gracious enough to let me borrow his motorcycle for a day to work through some ideas I wanted to try. He even allowed me to do a photo of him with his motorcycle as evening fell. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you, Bill!
Family Shoot – Lineup Chart
About a year ago, I was having a conversation with one of the other teachers on my main school site. I was thinking that it would be nice to photograph her in a sun dress, back lit by the sun in an open-air light hearted way. That didn’t happen. Ah, well. Time passes, but she… Continue reading Family Shoot – Lineup Chart
Playing With A Penguin Piñata
My daughter has this penguin piñata that is going to be a part of an upcoming party. We do not expect it to survive the party… I thought I would get some practice in for myself developing this concept shot. The Art Director then said that she wanted to use more lights. Okay, she’s eight…… Continue reading Playing With A Penguin Piñata