So its been a busy past couple of weeks and this last weekend was one of those times where I got to step back and shoot for the fun of it - put the new camera through its paces and working with a new team to collaborate and get some really great photos. Everything really came together well and just clicked for the whole package - location, lighting, hair, makeup, clothing, and model. One of those rare times with no frustrations, no hiccups, no rushing around or 2 tons of equipment, just good times all around!
Clothing by Amelia Walsh
Model Cassie Brooks
Makeup by Stephanie Neiheisel
Hair...
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This is a camera that a lot of people have been anticipating. I finally was able to pick mine up from a local camera shop (FOTO Forum) here in Phoenix that had them in stock. Sales tax sure hurts on such a pricey item, but I like supporting these local shops that have been struggling to stay afloat with online competitors plus I wanted to have the camera for some upcoming shoots and I just dont like waiting.
A little background...
My first DSLR was the Canon 10D, shot with that for 2 years, then upgraded to the 5D which I have been shooting with the original 5D (Mark I) since late 2005...
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So I was lucky enough to stumble across this little gem on the Fred Miranda photo forums...
Minolta MD Rokkor 50mm F1.2 converted to Canon EOS Mount by Jim Buchanan
A little background... these lenses were made back in Minolta's glory days of manual focus lenses when they were competing with the best offerings from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Zeiss optics. This particular one is capable of F1.2 which makes it great for low light and extremely shallow depth of field. This comes at the cost of manual operation of everything - aperture is controlled on-lens and manual focus with no assist...
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For my fellow photographer friends that may be working pro's or just getting into the industry, we all have our pet peeves - things that people say and do that just get under our skin. Its caused by a lot of things - ignorance (they just dont know any better), arrogance (they do know, but they just don't care that they are disrespecting you or taking advantage), and/or a combination of numerous factors like social conditioning and consumerism (they know just enough to cause you grief). Portrait shoots and weddings are a common setting for silly comments that drive photographer's crazy.
Some...
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This shoot was a recent collaboration with my talented wife and fashion designer Amelia Walsh who is branching her latest efforts into creating a bridal collection. These pieces went beyond your stereotypical Davids Bridal catalog looks that we've all seen and more aligned with the tastes of the modern artistic eclectic, retro revival, boho-chic, and naturalist brides. Makeup by models Jamie Fillerup, and Erin Beaty from Agency of AZ, Double Take Artistry, flowers by Rita's Floral Designs, and Pinnacle Vista Ville Wedding Venue
From a photography perspective we had a lot going on here, started...
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