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Slider Practice Video

Tech Notes: Thanks to Van and Anister for helping, and of course Vy for playing. :0)  These are some random video clips of me practicing with the DIY slider.  I’m going to stop using the word “tests” for certain gear related things, because these are basically the times when I practice with my various tools. […]

Zorki 4

Notes:  Went on another treasure hunt and added this to the mix for a very good price.  The Zorki (spelled in Cyrillic) was Russia’s attempt at making a Leica clone.  This particular model is the Zorki 4, using the M39 Leica Thread Mount lenses.  The Summar 50mm f/2 collapsible lens wasn’t in the best of […]

→, ↓, →, P: Final Round XV

A bit of a different type of post, but hey, I’m actually into many things, and this gets me back to my roots.  Like almost all boys growing up I loved videogames, from the side scrolling buddy system of Contra, to the rinse and repeat nature of leveling up in RPG’s, and of course, fighting […]

H&H (+ 1): Pre Wedding

Notes: Lucked out and the weather was great.  Didn’t have to go far (well not counting the drive to Statesboro from ATL), except to the Botanical Garden and Downtown.  The golden light that illuminated everything in pastels was a million times better than any electric cathode LED contraption out there.  That’s why it’s so valuable […]

3em Entertainment 2nd Anniversary Concert – February 25, 2012

3Em Entertainment 2nd Anniversary Show The Grand Ballroom | Norcross, GA | February 25, 2012 Featuring: Diem Suong, Cao Thai Son, Nguyen Thang, Quynh Vi, Alex Tuan Huynh, Vi Thao and Jacky Tai Fashion Notes: Thanks to 3Em Entertainment for putting on another great show.  Different venue with different challenges, but thanks to all the […]

New Orleans: Street Photography

Street Photography from the Saturday and Sunday before Mardi Gras 2012. Fujifilm X100 to keep it light and simple. …However this little Fuji has been exhibiting the “sticky aperture blade” problem for quite some time now. Erratic exposures caused by the lens not being able to stop down correctly. Fujifilm USA, I hope this can be fixed for the cost of shipping only… 🙁

VACGA Viet New Year 2012

Vietnamese American Community of Georgia (VAC) Tet New Year Festival and Miss Viet Georgia Pageant Norcross, GA | January 22, 2012 Feel free to download my photos for your own personal use.  A link back or credit is much appreciated. Sharing is caring. 🙂  More photos coming soon, these were the ones I personally liked. […]

Kodak Gold 400

Finally used this roll of Kodak Gold 400 that was probably at the bottom of the junk box for over a decade. 400 is definitely grainy, but I like it.

BW400CN

Random photos I got developed the other day. Kodak Black and White film from my old Minolta and 50mm lens.

Vy

Model: Vy MUA / Hair: Nhi I posted the above image because it is an example of the test I quickly fire off when I’m shooting off camera speedlights, either Nikon CLS or manual flash for the Canon.  It had been cloudy and cold all day, but for some reason the sunset tonight was this […]

R4

Model: Rosanna MUA / Hair: Nhi For these next photos I shot film to test out the Mola softlite.  F100, Kodak BW400CN and the one light setup.  One thing I have to remind myself is to always trigger the Pocket Wizard to wake up the SB800.  When you shoot film with an automatic advance camera, […]

Snapseed for Mac

Notes: Snapseed is now available in the Mac App store.  A bit more expensive than the iPad app, but then again, most people don’t realize how expensive plugins cost for the various photo editing programs.  Very limited options in the desktop/notebook version, and the jpeg compression is set for small file sizes, but it does […]

AB

Model: Anh MUA / Hair: Anh Stylist / Runner: Van Lighting Assistance: Thomas, Annie Tech Notes:  First shoot with my newest lighting modifier, a Mola softlite “beauty dish.”  Haven’t finished making the mounting bracket yet, but good enough to take out on a random outing.  The final bracket will be a twin speedlight setup.  I […]

Kodak DC 210 vs Nikon vs Canon vs — Does it even matter anymore?

The first digital cameras I used were the school’s Sony Mavicas that stored images on floppy discs and the Apple Quicktakes.  It wasn’t until the affordable Kodaks came out that I finally got one of my own. My dad bought me that Kodak DC 210.  It was on discount for about $400+.  I was in […]