Hi Friends, I’m a big fan of high-speed sync using my Nikon Speedlights. This is one of the best cold shoe brackets I’ve found for mounting multiple hotshot flash units as is often necessary with high-speed sync. Even accommodates 3 PocketWizard Flex TT5s… It’s available through Adorama at: Flashpoint 3 Shoe Mount Bracket Great Read more about My Favorite Multi Flash Bracket…Great Stocking Stuffer Idea[…]
Hi Friends, Following are a few of my favorite photos from Nina and Joe’s engagement portrait session last weekend. What a terrific shoot! Nina and Joe are avid hikers, and wanted their engagement portraits to reflect that passion. So, off we went to Chino Hills and Carbon Canyon Regional parks for some lovely location portraits! Read more about Engagement Portraits – Nina and Joe[…]
Hi Friends, This morning, I had the distinct privilege of photographing US Army veteran, Sgt. John Davis, as part of my “Faces of Freedom” project: a series of simple black and white portraits honoring our nation’s veterans. Just a small token of thanks for their service and sacrifice. John was terrific! Not only did he Read more about The Faces of Freedom Project – Veteran Sgt. John Davis, US Army Infantry[…]
Hi Friends, I had the privilege this week of photographing my good friend, worship team compatriot, and distinguished attorney: Allen Brown. Allen has recently been elected president of his country club and needed some new professional portraits both for his practice and for his new role as “The Man.” We shot on location in his Read more about Business Portraits – Attorney at Law[…]
Hi Friends, I had the privilege of leading a Scott Kelby Worldwide Photowalk again this year. This was my third such event: having previously led walks in Old Towne Orange and Mission San Juan Capistrano. This year, we walked the historic district of Crystal Cove State Park in Newport Beach (CA). From the Crystal Cove Read more about Crystal Cove Historic Cottages – Images from the 2011 Kelby Worldwide Photowalk[…]
Hi Friends, I’ve had this project on my heart for some time: a series of simple black and white portraits to honor our nation’s veterans. Just a small token of thanks for their service and sacrifice. I approached our local VFW / American Legion post last week, and the commander is happy to let me Read more about “The Faces of Freedom Project” – Honoring our Veterans[…]
Hi Friends, For those of you that follow my blog for techie stuff — this one’s for you! A few weeks ago, I crafted a custom bracket for holding 4 Speedlights. Why, you ask? So I can overpower mid-day sun (high speed sync) for dramatic lighting effects. Read all about it here: overpowering-sunlight-the-quad-bracket I’ve had Read more about Gear-heads – Alert! Updates to the Quad Flash Bracket…[…]
Hi Friends, Sorting through the archives, and came across some images from our past Father-Son campouts. This portrait of Gabe is one of my favorites. Photographed at our campsite at Pumice Flats, Mammoth: Thanks for dropping by! J
Hi Friends, Checking out some locations near Baker Street Station to do wedding portraits between the ceremony and reception. Didn’t want to go too far – we only have about 45-60 minutes while the venue flips the location for the reception. Found a couple really cool spots within about 5 minutes of the station: Calhoun Read more about Scouting Locations for Sam and David’s Wedding Photos[…]
Hi Friends, Met with Lara and her mom today for a post-graduation portrait shoot. What a lovely couple! Lara managed to accomplish something with every image that is difficult to find, even with professional models: she smiles with her eyes! (She said she’d practiced that, but I think it probably comes naturally). Terrific time! Proofs Read more about Senior Portrait Session – Lara S.[…]