The nest is maybe 1.5 inches across and deep. It is beautifully attached to the tree with the smallest of organic bits and is quite camouflaged! Such elegance for a perfect fit. The babies are newborn. Nearing sunset cast a stunning backdrop for her.
To keep his distance the photographer used a 100mm Canon macro lens to catch a glimpse difficult to see, especially without scaring her off.
What a fabulous location photography shoot!! Not only was being inside a missile silo incredibly interesting, but these rescue trainers do amazing work training a range of professionals in the most frightening environments. On top of it these guys experience life not only noble and heroic, but few of us get to observe. It was a privilege to spend the day with them.
Dangling from a rope doesn’t seem to faze these guys. They are more fascinated with the metals and alloys used in their safety gear and tripods! Our photographer, while standing on a side rail, did ask if someone might hang on to him by his belt as he shot aiming 100+ feet down! Much laughter and great time!
Equipment used:
Canon 5d Mark III
Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Existing Light
Food product photography is fascinating. Take a pile of grains, seeds or powder and find the best arrangement of the pile. How to sprinkle just the right amount of spread, where to stop the bulk of product and control powder spillage is critical. Stacking the chunky ingredients begins with balancing the chunks, then rearranging to create the visual look of the interesting sides and of course the crumbs. It takes a fair amount of time to get some test shots for the client to choose from. There is a beauty in ingredients!
Equipment Used:
Canon 5d Mark III
Canon Macro Lens EF100mm f/2.8
Multiple Softboxes
Multiple Gradients
paper funnels, small brushes
This welcoming commercial property provided a number of scenic shots. We shot the interior rooms as well, but these show the gorgeous Arizona sun which proved the ideal lighting!
Equipment used:
Canon 5d Mark III
Canon EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
Natural Lighting
The annual Gemstone Show was back with its regular month schedule for February 2022!
Our client wanted a layout with raw turquoise stones, the caliper and a polished stone, but with some sort of staging. We suggested using a stock background as a great affordable choice to create a wow factor for website photography. The original stock image provided the texture and grit; and photo editing layered on eye catching dimension. We shot a catalog of turquoise gemstones, but the lighting for the unprocessed turquoise and caliper required lighting adjustment and filtering.
Equipment Used:
Canon 5d Mark III
Canon Macro Lens EF100mm f/2.8
Multiple Softboxes
Multiple Gradients
Product on white photography is at its best when jewelry is the object. The gorgeous reflective surfaces create light magic on their own. Adding photographic lighting which is then manipulated to capture the most interesting reflection is the fun part. Every nuance of the camera changes the drama. That also makes it one of the most challenging product photography sessions. So many choices!
…and waiting until the necklace stops swinging!
Canon 5D Mark III
Canon Macro Lens EF100mm f/2.8
Softbox with gradient
Rotolight
Back lit
Product logos are an investment and well thought out. As your business grows your logo becomes your brand (think old western movies). When expanding your advertising into merchandise your photography needs change a little. For our health supplement client the next step was t-shirts, hoodies, totes and facial masks.
While the lighting tools are the same the configuration of the light sources and modifiers changes substantially. We still used one softbox for continuous lighting, scrims to direct light and foam core for bounce. Shot using a Canon 24-70mm lens and a Canon 5d Mark 3 camera.
Jewelry photography requires a lot of time for trial and adjustment. Gemstones are often translucent so the lighting is critical to capture the many shades and the way the human eye will perceive it when worn. Manipulating the backlighting is key coupled with light modifiers to direct the light.
No flash was used. The difficulty in photographing jewelry is the highly reflective surfaces. With more stones and beveled cuts the number of reflections multiply. We used one softbox for continuous lighting, scrims to create gradients and foam core for bounce. Shooting an entire product line with few “like-products” requires a new setup for each piece.
Shot using a Canon f2.8 100mm Macro lens and a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera.
Mobile medical lab modules are fabricated to maximize space with sophisticated specialized testing equipment and necessary counter space. This session used existing light. Details were important and close ups in a tight space yet give the prospective buyer a more accurate image of the space. Wide angle lenses distort erroneously depicting interiors larger than actual feel.
Close ups show details:
Capturing the working surfaces, cabinetry and height capacity are marketing points:
Once again-Canon 24-70mm lens gives all the necessary flexibility.
Canon 5d Mark 3.
For realtors selling commercial property eye-catching photos are essential.
But commercial buyers want to see beyond the building: the neighboring businesses and their adjacent signage and properties; views from long angles, across interactions; what is the traffic visibility of the property; any unsightly obstructions which distract from the property.
And of course strategic 360 angles.
Equipment used:
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