Fun with Glow Sticks!

This weekend our daughter, Abree, had a few friends over and they decided they wanted to have a “fashion” shoot.  They had some glow sticks so we decided to turn off the lights and have some fun!

We decided to try writing their names.  It took a few tries to get the lettering right, but I think they nailed it!

They thought I was the best photographer ever!  To get this shot I set my camera to “bulb” mode and held the shutter open for about 3 sec.  at  f/5.6 with an ISO of 6400.  I sat my camera on some steps to keep it steady since I didn’t have my tripod handy.  Turns out this is a great little “party trick” that 11 year olds love! 

Edgy High School Seniors Photos

Here’s a couple of recent senior photos.  These were both shot outdoors.

Courtney sitting on the rail of an old bridge over the Truckee River.

Kiana photographed in historic Virginia City.

Sisters

16x20 sepia image from a recent photo shoot here in the studio…

Ander’s Photo Session

First mom brushed his hair… which he tolerated.

Next… he released a sudden burst of semi-controlled energy.

Then mom yelled at him to knock it off and settle down…

Seemed to work!

Jessica’s Senior Gown Photo

Jessica didn’t get a picture wearing her graduation gown last year.  So when she was home for Christmas her mom brought her by for a quick shoot.  Her school colors were gold and black, so the black background worked perfect and I think we got some great shots!

Kiana’s Senior Pics

Recently went up to Virginia City with Kiana and Courtney and shot some senior  pictures.  Here’s a few of Kiana’s shots.

 

A Very Cool Gift!

This is one of coolest gifts I’ve ever gotten… a coffee mug that is an exact replica of a “Canon” EF 24-105mm camera lens.  The detailing is impressive, right down to the auto focus and stabilizer switches that move.  It doesn’t have a handle (because camera lens don’t have handles), but it doesn’t need one.  I filled mine with hot coffee and felt no heat on my hand, so holding it without a handle works just fine.  I thought it might tip easily because the bottom is narrower then the top, but it is actually very stable.  A very cool gift idea if you know of anyone who likes photography!

They have both a “Canon” lens and a “Nikon” lens depending on the preference of the photographer in your life.  Find out… because photographers tend to shoot one or the other, not both.  Give a “Canon” shooter a “Nikon” lens and chances are they will re-gift it to someone they don’t like!  Loyalties run deep!

Shonee bought my mug through the online “Photojojo” store.  They have a lot of other cool gift ideas for photographers.  Here’s the link… Photojojo

It’s too late for this Christmas… but there is always next year… or a birthday… or just because…

Happy New Year!!!