Fashion Photography

A few weeks ago I spent the afternoon shooting with Eboh a fashion photographer based in Okinawa.  I don’t normally shoot fashion, or do much studio work so it was a fascinating experience.

The setup was relatively simple. White seamless background, that was blasted with light from two strobes. The main strobe was a large beauty dish positioned in front of the model and about 2 meters high. A silver reflector was used to bounce a little fill light up.

The three strobes went to a single Norman battery pack which was then triggered by a Pocket Wizard.

I used my Pentax 67II with a 165mm LS (leaf shutter lens). The leaf shutter lens allowed me to use flash synched at 1/250 of a second rather than 1/30 of  a second. A flash cable connected the leaf shutter lens to a second Pocket Wizard which triggered the strobes.

The model for the shoot was Nikki who did a fantastic job. Eboh took a variety of images with different outfits and poses. I would watch Eboh work, and then we’d switch and I’d take a few shots.

The film was processed and then another friend, Photoshop guru Annya, helped show me the basics of crafting the final image. (It turns out the Photoshop can do far more than my usual dust removal and cropping.)

Fashion shoot with model Nikki Wright.

Eventually you end up with a final image, or a version of the final image before you start tweaking it again. Many thanks to Eboh, Nikki, and Annya!

Kadena Market Day / Foster Craft Show

This month I will be at two bazaars on Okinawa. I will have a wide selection of prints including the larger limited edition prints (that are also available through the website) and some smaller open edition prints.

Kadena Market Day

November 21, 2009 at  Schilling Community Center  10:00 – 15:00

F0ster Craft Show

November 28, 2009 at  Foster Community Center  10:00 – 16:00

There should be many fantastic vendors at each event, so If you’re in the area please drop on by and say hello.

Christmas 2009 Print Orders

If you are planning to buy a print through the Travel 67 website please place your order before December 10th to ensure that the item will be with you (or the recipient of the gift) by December 25th.

 

The Traveling Photographer (3)

The November edition of Okinawa Living is now available.  This month my “The Traveling Photographer” page is all about the rule of thirds.

Harley Riders in Okinawa

Along with the presence of Dr Pepper, A&W and Spam, the military presence in Okinawa has led to the popularity of another American icon – the Harley. On weekends there are often groups of bikers cruising up route 58 towards Cape Hedo, and once a year many of the riders parade along Gate 2 street as part of the local festival.

Fantastic bikes, but as a Brit, I’d rather have a Triumph.

Printing umbrellas while it rains

It’s pouring down with rain outside. A typhoon may be heading this way and it’s bringing with it nothing but dark clouds, wind and rain.

I meanwhile am sitting in front of  the computer printing off an umbrella.

Wagasa - Traditional Japanese Umbrella

Manza-mo

Preparing for a couple of events next month. Today I’m making some prints of images that are currently not available through the prints section of the website. This one of Manza-Mo stood out. I think the Canon imagePrograf printers are able to produce much better blues than the equivalent Epson models. Something that is vital when producing images with vivid blue skies and a turquoise ocean.

Manza-mo, Okinawa

Triathlon Biker

Triathlon Biker

Rock Climbing, Okinawa

Another shot of outdoor sports in Okinawa.

Rock Climbing Okinawa

Visions of Japan Exhibition at Foster Library

From October 1st to 31st twenty of my photographs will be on display at Foster Library, Okinawa, Japan. Please drop by and check them out if you are in the area.

Visions of Japan Exhibition, Foster Library, October 2009

The Traveling Photographer (2)

In October’s Okinawa Living magazine.

The Traveling Photographer Part 2 Okinawa Living Magazine