I took the new camera out for a little test run on Monday to see how the HD video turns out. The quality is amazing and is basically giving me 30, 2 megapixel files every second. Rad stuff. Here are two screen shots I made while editing some of the video. The only thing done in photoshop was adding the watermark. The rest was done in Final Cut Pro.
Tacoma, WA
WEDDING // Graham, WA
It is no secret that I have been absolutely coveting the new Canon 5D Mark II since September. I have spent countless hours reading about it, watching the videos, and drooling over the images and now mine is finally here! They are still sold out all over the internet but I just scored one today.
You’re most likely asking, “why should I care?” and I have some great reasons :)
21.1 megapixels means HUGE resolution. Photos blown up larger will have much more detail and look a lot more crisp.
1080p High Definition video at 30 frames per second. I know to most people that phrase may as well have been in latin because you have no clue what that means, but I have a deep background in video and will be able to make not only incredible still images but videos that rival $10,000+ cameras. For a wedding client this could be a great way to get a highlight video without having to spend a few more thousand on a videographer!
Our second camera has now been upgraded from an 8 megapixel 30D to the legendary full-framed 12.9 megapixel 5D. The images from the 5D’s just have a certain feel to them that I can’t put my finger on but its there. These camera’s are magical.
Images as well as video shot with our new camera will be coming soon!
I’ve just been itching to get out and shoot lately but have been so busy with other things that I haven’t been able to. But yesterday I just got desperate and decided that I don’t need a Canon 5D and a L series lens to take some good photos. What I found is that with just a little bit of processing {the majority actually done by the “Camera Bag” application in the iPhone itself} the photos can actually turn out like some old film shots!
These two images were just taken randomly as I was using my phone for other things and just noticed a couple scenes that looked interesting. The first when I was walking down the street to UW Tacoma and the second when I was stopped at a red light.
Tacoma, WA
Puyallup, WA
I’ve been getting a lot of questions from 2009 seniors lately and thought I’d take the time to answer as many of them as possible now so we can eliminate confusion :]
Cost: $350
What do I get? A couple hours of shooting, as many outfit changes as you want, high res cd, 3 months of online viewing
How soon do I need to book? You’ll want to book at least 6 weeks before you want to shoot to make sure I’m available. Although, you might get lucky and I could be available the same day you contact me!
How long does it take from the time that we shoot to see my images? About a week.
If I make a print order, how long does it take to get them in? About 2 weeks.
How soon will I get my digital negatives? About 2 weeks after we shoot.
What do I wear? Wear what you like! Bring something that your mom won’t mind sending to the Grandparents but keep in mind, this is YOUR shoot! Have fun and wear something you enjoy and feel good in.
What else do I bring? Bring things the represent you and your personality. A football, sunglasses, snowboard, skateboard, purse, handbag, camera, your car, anything that you’d like!
When do I pay? You pay 1/2 when you book and 1/2 when we shoot. The full amount must be paid before we begin shooting.
What time do we start shooting? Usually around 3:00.
How long will it last? I use 2 hours as a rough estimate. Some sessions last longer, some are much quicker. But if you’re going through 12 outfits in 6 locations I might have to call it quits early :]
Where will we meet/shoot? Where ever you’d like. I shoot a lot in Puyallup and Tacoma so I know some great spots there but I’m open to explore as well!
How many outfits can I wear? You can wear as many outfits you’d like within reason. Most seniors wear anywhere from 3-5 outfits per shoot so bring a few!
My school requires a yearbook photo. Can you do that? For the most part I can make that happen as well. You’ll need to submit your school’s specific requirements for us to determine if this is possible. If we can, we’ll definitely make time for your yearbook shot! Senior shoots are currently outdoors and usually done without studio lighting school requires an indoor/studio shoot you’ll have to get that specific shot done at the school.
Can I bring my mom or friend? Absolutely. I actually encourage you to bring along someone that will make you feel comfortable and fun! A lot of seniors haven’t spent time in front of a camera by themselves and a friend can really help you open up in a lot of cases. Parents can be ok, but I find that seniors are a lot more relaxed without them there so I usually ask them to offer their suggestions and concerns beforehand and we’ll make sure to get the shots they want as well.
Please contact me to book your session or to ask any other questions!
