NYC photo session with Nikon 200mm f2 AF-S VR
NYC photo session with Nikon 200mm f2 AF-S VR
I recently allowed myself a vanity purchase ... the Nikon 200mm f2 AF-S VR lens (B&H). Last year some time, after seeing another photographer's results with the Canon 200mm f2 IS, I was curious enough to rent one, check it out, and then lust after one. I posted a write-up and some images at the time. What got to me was how insanely sharp the lens was at f2 .. and of course the incredible dream-like bokeh at f2 imparting an impressionistic appearance to the background. With me reverting to Nikon recently, I picked up a used copy Read more inside...Cigi & Alvarado ..
I've been an admirer of the pin-up style photography of Robert Alvarado ever since I first saw his work on the photography forums. So it was quite a thrill to hear he was presenting a few workshops across the USA where he'd be showing his technique in the studio, as well as his post-production style. I caught up with him and several other photographers at the workshop in Chicago this weekend. Our model was the very delightful (and gorgeous) Cigi. Here are some of the results from the workshop, where we were able to closely watch Robert's technique and try it out ourselves. I love the Read more inside...
Ambient exposure with TTL flash
Ambient exposure with TTL flash
A question I was asked about exposure metering in relation to flash: Let's say I use Manual mode on my camera, and have adjust my aperture and shutter speed so that my meter indicator have returned to zero. At this point I know at least i have "correct exposure". I would either choose to over expose and under expose depend on circumstances. My question is, will my picture get over exposed if fire my strobe even thought my indicator already point to zero ? I have no idea how should I integrate flash setting into my routine I always use when in M Read more inside...2008 overview – my favorite wedding images
As most of you already know, I work as a wedding photographer in New Jersey. This slideshow displays some of my favorite images from weddings I photographed in 2008. A number of the images where chosen because they I think they are beautiful to look at; others might evoke a fond memory of a cute moment; but they are all images that I am proud to have taken. I decided to limit it to 3 images per wedding, and with only a handful of photographs from engagement sessions. Read more inside...
embracing tungsten light
wedding photography - working with incandescent light sources
As a wedding photographer I obviously shoot all the time in ares lit by tungsten / incandescent light sources. With modern D-SLRs and fast lenses it is no problem to actually use tungsten light as my main light source. The photo above from a recent wedding, is a typical image where I used an existing incandescent / tungsten light source for a beautiful but simple portrait. Here I photographed the bride by the light of a lamp in the living room. No flash was used - just the lamp and whatever other ambient light existed Read more inside...bokeh – the quality of blur
bokeh - the quality of blur
Bokeh is the term used to describe the quality of background blur in a photo, i.e. how pleasing the blur looks of the background areas. Since the softness of the background blur is usually more important than how the foreground items are blurred, bokeh usually relates to the background blur. The bokeh of a lens is influenced by numerous factors, including - the lens design, - specifically, how spherical aberrations are corrected, - the number of blades in the aperture mechanism, - focusing distance, - the actual aperture used will also affect Read more inside...camera settings: Nikon D3
Nikon D3 camera settings - custom settings
The Nikon D3 brought incredible image quality to the usual reliability of their cameras and unbeatable optical quality of their lenses. The multitude of settings make the D3 a high-precision camera that can be configured in a personal way, depending on shooting style. When my D3 first arrived, it was with huge excitement that I unpacked it, fired off a few frames just for the thrill of hearing the shutter whir by in continuous high-speed drive ... and then proceeded to change the settings to my preferences with Nikon cameras. So here Read more inside...camera settings: Nikon D700 custom settings
Nikon D700 camera settings - custom settings
The Nikon D700 has the same remarkable image quality that the Nikon D3 has, but in a smaller more affordable camera. This makes sit an excellent alternative to the top-rated Nikon D3. And of course the multitude of camera settings and custom settings make the D700 a camera which can be configured in a highly personal way, depending on your shooting style and needs. Here is an overview of my preferences for the D700, and the settings that I changed immediately upon getting the camera out of the box. Read more inside...Camera settings: Canon EOS-1 D Mark III
Camera settings: Canon EOS-1 D Mark III
One of the advances that the Canon EOS-1 D Mark III bodies made over the previous generation 1-series D-SLRS, is in an easier menu system - especially the 'My Menu settings'. So while the menu system of the mk3 makes it easier to adjust settings, My Menu settings allow you to change a few of them on-the-run without having to delve into different parts of the mk3 menu. Here is how I had my cameras set up: Read more inside...- « Previous Page
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