“Finding Home” opened last night. These are images I took from my camera on the final dress rehearsal. I had a remote control I used to snap while I was on stage. You can see it in my right hand (in the fur wrap) in the image on the left; it looks like a conductor’s baton. The show went smoothly, even with all the opening night catastrophes. If you came, thanks; if you haven’t yet attended, please do! Check it out at Cornerstone Productions. TTFN SDG
So . . . last week, Santa asked me if I’d be interested in getting a Canon 5D Mark II. (Check out this review!) What was I thinking? I hemmed and hawed about not being sure exactly what equipment I really need to buy because I’m not sure what I want to focus on for a specialty. I love my 4×5 large-format camera, which I think I’ll be able to use again next quarter for Advanced Commercial. And if I go the commercial route, I may need a digital camera back for it or some way to be able to shoot through it digitally. I think Brett May mentioned an apparatus you could use; I’ll have to check with him on that. What will I tell Santa if he asks again . . . I think I need to speak to Mrs. Harkins, the Commercial Photography Program Director at Gwinnett Technical College, and get some much needed advice. You don’t want to take advantage of Santa if you don’t need to . . . TTFN SDG
With internship choices coming up fast, I have to consider how to keep shooting when I’m away from home. Places I may travel include Australia, Israel, United Kingdom and the Western U.S. Check out this article if you’re leaving the creature comforts of home for your photography adventure. TTFN SDG
I have a friend, John Weatherford, who photographs swimming events in our area; and he loves his Black Rapid R-Camera Strap. I think it would be very helpful and much more comfortable than the Canon strap that came with my 40D. I’ve been thinking about getting one; but I need some stocking stuffer ideas to give my husband Christmas. I can wait till Christmas to see if I’ve been good! Check out this article if you’re interested in a new camera strap. TTFN SDG
If you’re stuck in a rut, as far as finding interesting images to photograph, read this article for a fresh outlook on where to look and how to work the scene. Happy hunting…for the perfect images! TTFN SDG
I just received a MAC-ON-CAMPUS newsletter with an article on pregnancy photography based on the book The Art of Pregnancy Photography by Jennifer George. I’ll be photographing a friend, Sharon, the director of the musical in which I am now involved, as soon as the production is over. She is due sometime in March or April 2010; we just hope she makes it through the show! TTFN SDG
We created a YouTube account in Multimedia II today. If you’re interested, read this ‘how to’ article. I’ll be posting images on YouTube and then linking to my blogs. TTFN SDG
I’m considering purchasing a Photoshop Plug-In for portraiture and this one is in the running. Read this article and review. Tell me what you think or if you have any other suggestions for me to consider. TTFN SDG
Get an inside look at how commercial and advertising photographer Richard Patterson uses Creative Light gear in a shoot with an aerial silk acrobat and a ballet dancer.
As my classes progress, I’m learning more what I don’t know about lighting (check out these articles). I’m really hoping that through experimentation and trying new things I will be able to discover what works and be able to repeat the process for more successful images. As an actress involved in stage productions, I would love to be able to photograph the dancers in our shows with the finesse shown by Richard Patterson. TTFN SDG
One of the janitors at a private Christian school in my area was kind enough to allow me to photograph him for my environmental portrait for Photojournalism. He was a good sport; and ended up clowning around at the end of the shoot. He even took his teeth out for me and swallowed his nose! I placed him in this hallway because I loved the quality of light from the doors and light fixtures reflecting on his polished floors. I don’t think I’ll be turning these in for a grade; but I thought they were kind of fun! TTFN SDG
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