Driveway Headshots: Making the Best of Location
Posted in How To, Photography, Projects, Resources, Videos by dub | Tags: cybersyncs, flip, headshots, nikon, softbox, speedlight, strobist, video, westcott
If you are like me, there are times when an exotic location or even professional studio is a luxury rather than something you have regular access to. Thankfully, you don’t always need an exotic location to get the type of shot you want. Sometimes a driveway is really all that you need. Read more »
Bring the Rain
Posted in 52 Weeks, Photography, Projects by dub | Tags: 52 Weeks, cybersyncs, grunge, nikon, photoshop, postprocess, self-portrait, textures
“Bring the Rain” | 52.10
So it is safe to say I have been slacking with this 52 weeks thing. No really, slacking. It has been nearly 3 months since my last weekly shot, but you see, I have good reason. Back in January my wife and I welcomed our second daughter into the world and life has not been the same ever since. The free time I get is used very wisely and naturally paying gigs come before my personal projects. Still, this project provided a much needed outlet for me, something I have been missing quite a bit. Read more »
Wifey Got Her Hur Did
Posted in Photography, Projects by dub | Tags: alien bees, cybersyncs, d700, hair, hur did, nikon, portrait, post processing, ring flash, texture
As you may or may not know, my wife and I now have our second daughter. Which means what we want takes a back seat. So when my wife got a chance to get her hair done, I was really stoked to see the outcome. So much so I begged her to let me take a quick shot. Read more »
Midnight Snack
Posted in 52 Weeks by dub | Tags: 52 Weeks, cybersyncs, d700, flash, nikon, project 52, sb 80dx, sb-800, self-portrait, speedlight, strobist
“Midnight Snack” | 52.9
Something interesting happened to me the other weekend. Someone asked me “Hey man, what is going on with your weekly project thing?” I was not really sure anyone had been following along, which is partly why I did not feel super guilty for missing a few weeks. So where have I been? Read more »
Required Reading
Posted in 52 Weeks by dub | Tags: 52 Weeks, calumet, cybersyncs, d700, genesis, nikon, project 52, sb-800, speedlight, strobes, strobist, zombie, zombies
“Required Reading” | 52.8
Any sensible person knows that you need to stay up on your zombie knowledge in order to survive the coming apocalypse of darkness. I hope that these recent additions to my current collection will help further guide me to the right steps to take when the dead walk the earth. Read more »
Sad Times
Posted in 52 Weeks by dub | Tags: 52 Weeks, cybersyncs, d700, dubtastic, nikon, project 52, ring flash, self-portrait
“Sad Times” | 52.7
Despite our President’s claims that the “economy is back from the brink“, it most certainly isn’t. Businesses are closing on what seems like a daily basis. This week, a local newspaper, The Henry County Times, announced it would be closing up shop, after serving the community for years. Read more »
