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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 1/6/2009
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Yeah, and that's the only gauge I have to rely on, Julie, is to compare today's work with my previous shoots.
I am happy with the trend, because I know it doesn't always have to be so. I know many other photographers who shoot what they shoot, and their work today looks like their work from 5 years ago. I will be very sad if I reach that conclusion about my own portfolio.
I am HUNGRY - I want to grow. I want to be better NOW. LOL
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Julie Salles
{K:22654} 1/6/2009
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Crazy how much you have grown....
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/29/2006
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Thanks, Heath.
Norma is certainly a delight to shoot.
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Heath Bennett
{K:427} 10/29/2006
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Beautiful! Now I am envious. Great model and shot. Well done Paul. She has the a good look going on.
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Michael Fox
{K:3180} 10/28/2006
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Paul -- Nice lighting on her face. Still enough shadow on the left side of her face to keep things interesting. I like the separation you achieved by placing her in front of the white part of the structure.
-Mike.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/24/2006
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Very cool, man.
Alien Bees is getting ready to launch their own VERY affordable $400 ring flash:
http://www.alienbees.com/abr800.html
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 10/24/2006
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Google "DIY Ring Flash". There are a couple of them out there. I made my own.
One uses a box. Another uses tupperware bowls.
makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/11/how_to_build_your_own_ring_fla.html
I also found a guy who made his own higher quality lensbaby... insane.
What I did is build a box following the above format with a box and cardboard tube. I then just build an extension from the speedlight mounted on top of the camera to the back of the box.
- Foamcore, metal ruler, matte knife.
- Hot glue to seal the box.
- 3M super 77 spray adhesive and the shiney side of aluminum foil.
Put it all together in 3 hours.
On mine I angled the box with 45 degree cuts.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/24/2006
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Yeah, I was using a Sto-Fen omni diffuser.
DO you have a link to a site explaining your DIY ring lite, Michael?
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Michael Kanemoto
{K:22115} 10/24/2006
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This model is stunning.
Sounds like you had some chances to shoot models, what an interesting time. Looks like you had a fill in flash going here, a good move on what seems to be an overcast day.
I recently made a DIY ring flash box, and was really pleased with the results. Maybe this would be something to do if you have more of these opportunities as it really softens the light.
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Peter Wintergren
{K:537} 10/18/2006
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A very nice portrait Paul, great work!
Peter
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Vince Cianci
{K:2505} 10/17/2006
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I know what you mean! You gotta love it when God gives us that magnificent softbox lighting we call overcast.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/17/2006
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Thank you Vince!
We were lucky enough to have cloud skies that morning, so the lighting was quite favorable for portriature.
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Vince Cianci
{K:2505} 10/17/2006
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Excellent portrait. Very beautiful model, perfect composition, clarity, sharpness and lighting. Bang on!
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Cristina D
{K:8080} 10/17/2006
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oh Paul u have here a beautiful model and and very good capture of her!
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 10/16/2006
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"but not sure what your choices were"...
nice to hear from you,too,brat-stranger ;}
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/16/2006
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LOL!
You cracked me up with your suggestion for a 'better setting' Gayle.
This group shoot was at a local park that had this ONE structure available (ok, there was also picnic tables and a tiny playground set). as the sole structure of any interest, there was usually a queue of waiting photogs and models, patiently waiting for someone to finish up on the porch so they could work it.
Thanks for the warm words, and good to hear from you, Stranger!!
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 10/16/2006
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hi ya,brat!...one of your best models who sports a natural looking smile and expressive eyes...would have preferred a better setting,but not sure what your choices were...good capture!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/16/2006
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Thanks, NJ.
She's a dream to work with.
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Andrzej Pradzynski
{K:22541} 10/16/2006
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I love the smile it's so generous and infectious, look I'm smiling too ;)
NJ
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/16/2006
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Thanks, Sonny!
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sonny saenz
{K:2423} 10/16/2006
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great shot..great lighting..so natural..
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 10/16/2006
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Thank you, Anne!
she's beautiful, AND experienced, so my job was easy: don't drop my camera when she strikes her next pose. ;)
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RC. Dany
{K:64104} 10/16/2006
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Excellent .
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 10/16/2006
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Encantador retrato.
Felicitaciones!
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David Vorland
{K:-1341} 10/15/2006
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She reminds me very much of a favorite model of mine ... nicely captured, Paul! I love the harmonic (so to speak) use of color here.
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{K:6081} 10/15/2006
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Very nice photo,beautifull model.
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Nicola Barbieri
{K:18000} 10/15/2006
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Excellent portrait, wonderful details and light
Ciao, Nicola
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