2007.05.07: Quick Update

Christina's and Aaron's shoot. I refuse to call it an engagement shoot even though the primary reason to schedule this shoot was to prepare a photograph for this couple's wedding invitation. Concept and transformation of a large industrial warehouse into this set by the couple. Drop me a line for their contact information if need a set built. Bowens Quad X 3000 x2. One positioned to the left of the frame powering a Quad head boomed above Christina with a Plume Wafer 75 and 40degree Lighttools Soft Egg Crate. Another behind the background fabric with grid and barn doors on reflector to illuminate some elements in the background. On the right, Plume Wafer 140 w/ 30degree Lighttools Soft Egg Crate pitched about 7' off the ground and tilted down about 15degrees to illuminate around Aaron and his area. Another Quad head w/ barn doors hidden behind the desk to illuminate some of the canopy and the divider behind Aaron. Shot with a Nikon D80.

Jonathan and Evan surveying a set shortly before we were kicked off of it. If you ever want to use the top floor of the Edmonton Centre East parkade be sure to contact Oxford Property Management M-F 8am-4pm at 780.426.8400. Rollei 6008 AF w/ Schneider AF Xenotar 80/2.8 PQS HFT and Phase One P20 digital back.

Totally unedited photo from Baker Optical's most recent shoot . . . it just happened that the lighting used illuminates every hair on a model's neck . . . she's definitely not this hairy-looking in person. Sorry. =( Styling: Charissa Harychan. Model: Larissa. Makeup: Elecia. So many details and so much stuff shot that I can't remember who made these frames anymore. 2xBowens Quad X 3000 power packs, two Quad heads from the back modified with Plume Wafer 75's and Lighttools 40degree Soft Egg Creates. Light from above modified with a Lightrein 36" octagon. Backdrop light cast with the 7" Bowens grid reflector, 40degree spot grid, and a basic snoot. Nikon D2x w/ 135/2 Defocus Control Nikkor.

Blue Willow Restaurant's most recent shoot. Thanks to Patrick Mah for helping break the mould when it comes to awful Asian food photography (i.e.: photos of Asian food, not Asians shooting food . . . Dong does great food shots). Special thanks to Sarah Chung for help with shot styling and Aaron Yakem for helping eat (and ocassionally help with the shot ). Nikon D80 w/ 17-55/2.8 AF-S DX Nikkor. Two Wafer 75's . . . one from top left of frame and the other from bottom of the frame to fill.

Julie and Trevor. Due to miscommunication from my end we were without professional makeup for this shoot. Sorry, everyone. This photo was actually shot by Ellison Richmond. I remember teasing him about his very unfilled frame composures but many of his shots turned out very well. Hahah, Julie and Trevor have matching eyes. Rollei 6008 AF w/ Schneider AF Xenotar 80/2.8 PQS HFT and Phase One P20 digital back.

Unedited shot from a shoot which wrapped up six hours ago. Kevin Gillese and Arlen Konopaki of Scratch had this new concept that they wanted to try for this year's promos for their improv comedy troupe. A huge thanks to Breeanne and her father who own Colchester Stables for hooking up the team with Bailey and a great shooting location. Bowens Explorer 1500 battery-powered pack with two Quad heads. One head is in the top left of the frame with a Bowens Softlite 15" parabolic reflector mounted without grid diffuser. Other is positioned near lens axis with a basic Bowens grid reflector. Cropped from a square frame from the Rollei 6008 AF/Phase One P20/Schneider 80/2.8 combination.