SPECIAL :: MOTHERS DAY 2011
It’s Mothers Day soon. The one day of the year that we take to appreciate the awesome job moms do and the commitment and effort it takes. I think we could all do a little more to show our love and appreciation for the one person in the world that will love you no matter [...]
DAY250 :: 640 in 28″
I did this test just to see if there would be a difference in the quality and power of the Einstein in my Westcott 28″ softbox. The verdict… read on.
DAY247 :: A NEW TOY
I finally recieved my latest toy today. A brand new Paul C Buff Einstein 640ws Light with a fantastic battery pack for my location work. I’ve been waiting patiently for about 2 months and now it’s finally here. My initial impressions to follow:
PORTFOLIO REFRESH
Did a bit of a portfolio refresh today. Added some new stuff, removed some older work. I will be going through my portfolios in more detail over the coming weeks, i think i’ve left them alone for far too long. So keep your eyes on this space as i do a complete portfolio overhaul in [...]
DAY227 :: AWESOME!!!!
Of all the gear i’ve bought, this has probably been the most useful and most used of all the gear i own, well, except for my camera and lenses, and well, flashes, you get the point! This is a HORIZONTAL FLASH BRACKET/ADAPTER that allows you to use any Bowens S-type mount with your speedlights. Nice!!! [...]
DAY218 :: THE NEW KID
Here is my latest acquisition/addition to the gear bag. The Nissin DI866 Professional Flash. Why? Well both my Canon 580EX II flashes died and they were out of warranty… and there was no way I was gonna spend roughly $400 to get them fixed. So I started exploring other options. I knew I needed power, [...]
PARTICIPATE IN MY 3SIXT5
They say curiosity killed the cat… i respectfully disagree, your curiosity has just gotten you one step closer to not only a free 30min shoot, but also a collaborative and experimental experience with me.
DAY199 :: ENTER THE MOTHER-SHIP
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I suffer from a terrible affliction: Gear Obsession. Every so often I get a piece of gear that really lets me do more with my light. The Lastolite 36″ Ezybox is one of the best pieces of gear I’ve ever had. It’s massive and produces an incredibly [...]
DAY183 :: 1st SHOTS WITH THE PW’S
Ok, so i have managed to do some testing with my new toys. I must just tell you, these things are awesome! Sure you can do the same stuff with cheaper triggers, sure you can save some (allot) of money, but this is a platform and not just a set of triggers. In my limited [...]
DAY182 :: A GIFT TO MYSELF
Well, I finally took the plunge into PocketWizards. Been looking at them since they came out. Gonna be doing some testing over the next few days. I also Got 2x AC7 RF SHIELDS and a AC3 Zone Controller. Will keep you posted.
DAY173 :: A NEW TOY
Something arrived in the mail today… Something pretty cool, but maybe just a little scary. This represents another learning curve.
DAY161 :: NIFTY FIFTY 3 / PIXEL TR-332 IN REAL LIFE
This is my good friend Saki. We headed out into the heart of Adelaide and shot a few frames in an awesome alleyway. Also doubles as my DAY161!!!
REVIEW :: PIXEL KNIGHT TR 332 pt 2. (distance & HSS)
I’ve had the pixel knights for a little over 2 weeks now and we have become good friends. My first initial impressions can be found here: REVIEW :: PIXEL KNIGHT TR-332. Today i just wanted to do a very rough distance and HSS test to see what i would get and if the system gave [...]
REVIEW :: PIXEL KNIGHT TR332 TTL TRIGGERS
So, being a firm and proud strobist, i have run into a few unique problems or challenges with my photography. Mainly that my vision sometimes exceeds the capabilities of my gear. This is particularly evident in bright sunlight outdoors… More specifically, achieving balance between the strobe light and the natural ambient light provided by the [...]
REVIEW :: XTREME POWER 20 EXTERNAL BATTERY PACK
Ok, so many people (including my wife) has said that i am obsessed with photo gear. To a large extent i believe it’s true… however, every once in a while, i piece of gear crosses my path that i cannot ignore. The Xtreme Power battery pack is one of those exceptions.
MAGAZINE EXPOSURE :: ROLLING INSPIRATION
My image featured on the cover of Rolling Inspiration as part of our participation in Help-Portrait last year. More images from the shoot after the jump.
MAGAZINE EXPOSURE :: PHOTOCOMMENT
So we got our first Magazine Cover!!! Thanks to Tristan and Greg at Photocomment for taking an interest in my photography. They were also kind enough to request i write an article about my 3SIXTY5 project as well as some general topics. To see the article : http://photocomment.net/?page_id=764 The cover image was shot for Patrick Prior [...]
REVIEW :: GIOTTOS AIR BLOWER
When it comes to cleaning and maintenance of your gear, one thing is critical: SENSOR CLEANING. Unfortunately it is also a huge risk to do it yourself. The sensor on most DSLR cameras is very sensitive and can be scratched by even the most conservative of touches. I have been cleaning my gear for many [...]
BRAND :: NEW BUSINESS CARDS
After more redesigns than i would like to admit to, my new business cards have finally arrived and they are great. During the design process i went through about 12 different designs and finally settle on this one for it’s simplicity as well as having some space on the back of the card for the [...]
