They say that timing is everything and in photography, I believe timing is one of the most important aspects of the art. This past weekend, me and a bunch of friends headed off to Marina Del Rey and hopped on a boat to celebrate my friend's birthday. There isn't much for me to do on a boat. I don't fish much and I only enjoy fishing when the fish are biting. I decided not to drink much during the ride because I now believe that I am prone to being sea sick and drinking would not be the brightest thing to do. So when I'm not socializing, I'm just standing or sitting there admiring the scenery. I brought my camera so I've got my eye out for good shots.
Upon breaking away from the breakwater and gunning the engines, I was looking out to what was out there. The hills of Palos Verdes, the surrounding beaches and coastline of Marina Del Rey, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Malibu. The sky was so clear and beautiful that I could make out the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory! I didn't take any photos of the scenery because there isn't anything eye catching about it to me. At least with a 50mm prime lens on my camera. After admiring said things, my eyes wandered off towards the surrounding waves (bad idea because this is what initially made me feel sea sick). Just before getting the initial stages of sea sickness, I was observing the splashes the boat made as it dipped and dived upon the waves. I noticed that everytime the boat dipped into the water, the splashing water would create these mini rainbows. I thought about it for a second, namely, ideas were raging in my mind, and being inspired, I decided to take a couple shots. I really didn't take many shots, I think about 4 all together, but I was careful about when to push the shutter button and snapping an image. As I snapped an image, I looked at the result and compensated by making adjustments on the camera. All 4 images were pretty good but of the 4, only one made the cut. I made the decision based on the right amount of splash in the image and the right amount of light with the rainbow. You know, the right shade of red, yellow, blue etc. With that being said...
On the subject of timing, I've recently befriended a person by way of a mutual friend, that owns a clothing line and she was looking for a photographer. My friend put my name out there and gave me word about it so I initiated the conversation and offered my services to her. So, on Sunday October 3rd, I will be shooting the Spring 2011 (I think) line of The De Lacy Collection! I'm REALLY super excited about this photoshoot! For one, I need the portfolio work. Two, this could possibly lead to future shoots with The De Lacy Collection and, quite possibly, other clothing lines for other designers! And three, I love the challenge! I've got the skills and the moxie to make this happen and I believe I'll rise to the occasion as they say...
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Upon breaking away from the breakwater and gunning the engines, I was looking out to what was out there. The hills of Palos Verdes, the surrounding beaches and coastline of Marina Del Rey, Venice Beach, Santa Monica and Malibu. The sky was so clear and beautiful that I could make out the Hollywood sign and the Griffith Observatory! I didn't take any photos of the scenery because there isn't anything eye catching about it to me. At least with a 50mm prime lens on my camera. After admiring said things, my eyes wandered off towards the surrounding waves (bad idea because this is what initially made me feel sea sick). Just before getting the initial stages of sea sickness, I was observing the splashes the boat made as it dipped and dived upon the waves. I noticed that everytime the boat dipped into the water, the splashing water would create these mini rainbows. I thought about it for a second, namely, ideas were raging in my mind, and being inspired, I decided to take a couple shots. I really didn't take many shots, I think about 4 all together, but I was careful about when to push the shutter button and snapping an image. As I snapped an image, I looked at the result and compensated by making adjustments on the camera. All 4 images were pretty good but of the 4, only one made the cut. I made the decision based on the right amount of splash in the image and the right amount of light with the rainbow. You know, the right shade of red, yellow, blue etc. With that being said...
On the subject of timing, I've recently befriended a person by way of a mutual friend, that owns a clothing line and she was looking for a photographer. My friend put my name out there and gave me word about it so I initiated the conversation and offered my services to her. So, on Sunday October 3rd, I will be shooting the Spring 2011 (I think) line of The De Lacy Collection! I'm REALLY super excited about this photoshoot! For one, I need the portfolio work. Two, this could possibly lead to future shoots with The De Lacy Collection and, quite possibly, other clothing lines for other designers! And three, I love the challenge! I've got the skills and the moxie to make this happen and I believe I'll rise to the occasion as they say...
If you'd like to see more of my photographic work, become a fan of 17thletter Photography on Facebook!