A lot of news. Let's start with the biggest:
This past weekend, I was able to properly test out my recently bought Calumet Travelite 750R strobes at a friend's house which I'm stoked to share the photos from that small and impromptu photo shoot. I was only able to test out one of the heads because my friend didn't have a three pronged extension cord to power the other light so there's a bit of unwanted and unintended shadows in the photos.
This first shot, taken of my friend Melissa, was a test shot to see how the light would fall and how it would work with the second light (before I found out I wouldn't be able to power my second light). As you can see, the light itself is pretty powerful as I shot this using 1/3 of the strobe's power.
Stobist info:
1 Calumet Travelite 750R @ 1/3 power high camera left pointed slightly down w/shoot through umbrella
These next couple of shots are of my friend Amanda and it was this set is when I found out I would be unable to use the second light which slightly annoyed me. I really wanted to use that second light. Anyway, there's a slight off white cast to the left of the image which is attributed to the leaves of a tree that was brushing up against the umbrella and scattered the light just a bit.
Stobist info:
1 Calumet Travelite 750R @ 1/3 power high camera left pointed slightly down w/shoot through umbrella
So in conclusion, I'm really ecstatic to finally see what my strobes are capable of. The results are more than what I expected and after shooting and seeing the resulting photos, I'm now seeing the possibilities of where my photography can go, where I can and would want to take it to which is AWESOME. All I had to work with in the past were just the ideas in my head. These strobes have opened up the door and soon (hopefully) I can finally see my ideas physically materialize. Oh, they'll also help greatly on the business end of things. Thank you to my friends Melissa and Amanda for being so kind as to be my models for this test/mini shoot. There's also one more thing that I wanted to mention and that is the modeling light for the strobe used blew out and that annoyed me as well. First real use of the lights, a week old and the modeling light blew out. Lame.
In other news:
It has been awhile since I've posted any news about my Etsy shop and the UNICEF project. As far as the UNICEF project is concerned, I recently sold a print near the end of February that has allowed me to add to the fund which is great. So as it stands:
February sale of American Classic 8x10: $20
UNICEF project received $5
February: $5
YTD 2011: $5
Since project inception: $20.75
As far as Etsy goes, I've been able to add some new/relisted stuff that I'd like to share.
The Lovely One 8x8 $20
Purple & Gold 11x14 $30
Purple Haze 8x10 Giclee Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Paper $50
In Three 5x5 $8
Blossom Bunches 5x7 $8
Pastel Fade 11x14 $30
Before I wrap up this entry, I'd like to mention that I've just opened up shop @ Society6!
Society6 is just like Etsy in that it's an online outlet for artists and photographers to showcase and sell their work. What's great about Society6 is that they also work with Threadless and Urban Outfitters! I'm not all too sure how it works out but I think the more popular prints on Society6 have the chance to sell at these places. It'd be great to see my print on UO's site or walk in to one of they many stores for sale. A bit weird, but great nonetheless...
This past weekend, I was able to properly test out my recently bought Calumet Travelite 750R strobes at a friend's house which I'm stoked to share the photos from that small and impromptu photo shoot. I was only able to test out one of the heads because my friend didn't have a three pronged extension cord to power the other light so there's a bit of unwanted and unintended shadows in the photos.
This first shot, taken of my friend Melissa, was a test shot to see how the light would fall and how it would work with the second light (before I found out I wouldn't be able to power my second light). As you can see, the light itself is pretty powerful as I shot this using 1/3 of the strobe's power.
Stobist info:
1 Calumet Travelite 750R @ 1/3 power high camera left pointed slightly down w/shoot through umbrella
These next couple of shots are of my friend Amanda and it was this set is when I found out I would be unable to use the second light which slightly annoyed me. I really wanted to use that second light. Anyway, there's a slight off white cast to the left of the image which is attributed to the leaves of a tree that was brushing up against the umbrella and scattered the light just a bit.
Stobist info:
1 Calumet Travelite 750R @ 1/3 power high camera left pointed slightly down w/shoot through umbrella
So in conclusion, I'm really ecstatic to finally see what my strobes are capable of. The results are more than what I expected and after shooting and seeing the resulting photos, I'm now seeing the possibilities of where my photography can go, where I can and would want to take it to which is AWESOME. All I had to work with in the past were just the ideas in my head. These strobes have opened up the door and soon (hopefully) I can finally see my ideas physically materialize. Oh, they'll also help greatly on the business end of things. Thank you to my friends Melissa and Amanda for being so kind as to be my models for this test/mini shoot. There's also one more thing that I wanted to mention and that is the modeling light for the strobe used blew out and that annoyed me as well. First real use of the lights, a week old and the modeling light blew out. Lame.
In other news:
It has been awhile since I've posted any news about my Etsy shop and the UNICEF project. As far as the UNICEF project is concerned, I recently sold a print near the end of February that has allowed me to add to the fund which is great. So as it stands:
February sale of American Classic 8x10: $20
UNICEF project received $5
February: $5
YTD 2011: $5
Since project inception: $20.75
As far as Etsy goes, I've been able to add some new/relisted stuff that I'd like to share.
The Lovely One 8x8 $20
Purple & Gold 11x14 $30
Purple Haze 8x10 Giclee Print on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Paper $50
In Three 5x5 $8
Blossom Bunches 5x7 $8
Pastel Fade 11x14 $30
Before I wrap up this entry, I'd like to mention that I've just opened up shop @ Society6!
Society6 is just like Etsy in that it's an online outlet for artists and photographers to showcase and sell their work. What's great about Society6 is that they also work with Threadless and Urban Outfitters! I'm not all too sure how it works out but I think the more popular prints on Society6 have the chance to sell at these places. It'd be great to see my print on UO's site or walk in to one of they many stores for sale. A bit weird, but great nonetheless...