Pro Mom Advice on Family Photo Children Preparation

I mentioned in an earlier post about a Fall Family Photo Shoot we did where I was totally impressed with how well the kids were emotionally prepared for the photo shoot and how well they engaged in the photo shoot process.  I asked the mom some questions about her preparation of the kids.   Thanks so much, Julie, for taking the time out of your hectic day to do this!

Solace is a Beach

Finding solace in our worlds of hectic can sometimes be elusive.  From a recent Treasure Island photo shoot in Florida, I found some finding solace at the beach.  Life is a b@&%ch, but Solace is sometimes a beach far from the norm of our life of hectic.

Mike

Outdoor Senior Portrait using AB PLM and Nikon SB600 Rig

A couple of weekends ago, we shot a senior portrait session up in the mountains and I wanted to try a new rigging for lighting.  It consisted of  a Nikon SB600 flash unit, mounted on a monopod using a DLC HD Bounce Umbrella Bracket.  We then attached a 64" Alien Bee Silver PLM and then connected the SB600 to the Nikon D300 we were shooting with using a Nikon SC-28 daisy chained with an SC-17.  The results were great!  The PLM allowed us to get a wider spread on the light and it's parabolic nature allowed for less reduction in power than say a softbox modifier.  No diffusion material was used on the front of the PLM.  The only drag was making sure

Capturing the Coolness of Fitness and Longtime Friend

A couple of weeks ago, a longtime dear friend of mine asked my wife and I to photograph her the day after her participation in the OCB Southern Rockies Figure Competition.  We had a total blast!  My vision of the shoot was twofold.  First to capture her physical fitness in raw dramatic form with a hint of fashion flair.  Second was to capture a representation of her love for fitness associated with the activities in which she loves to engage.  Pictures after the jump...