October 11th, 2008

My friend Stu Baserman and I went to the Botanical Gardens together. We were both shooting pretty unusual photo equipment. Pictured below is Stu with his Cambo Wide DS Technical Body and Phase One P45+ Digital Back with Rodenstock 35mm Large Format lens. I was shooting a similar Horseman SWD Pro II with a Infrared-Modified P45+ and Rodenstock 35mm Large Format lens.

Using an infracolor filter I was able to capture this half-infrared half-color image. It reminds me a bit of Jurassic Park.

October 11th, 2008

A “ring flash” is a circular flash placed around the lens of the camera. It provides direct harsh illumination with no shadows. The effect is distinctive and not always desirable, but when you find the right application the ring flash can be a powerful creative tool.

October 11th, 2008

Natalie is looking to start modeling professionally. These are an initial set of headshots to use in her book.

After the Jump: Three More Headshots

October 11th, 2008

When Nathalie’s Japanese friend Yasu came to visit we took the opportunity to shoot these images which I styled with light Asian influences.