All of the lights!

Turn up the lights in here baby.  Extra bright, I want y'all to see this!  Yeah you know the song. =)

Last week, I had the opportunity to capture a few good photographs.

This was a bit different from what I've been doing lately (see my previous blogs here and here).

I wasn't sure if I was going to like it.  Days before the shoot, I researched the different types of poses and to be honest, I was sweatin' it.  I haven't done this type of photography for about a year.

How was I going to pose the models?

Will I be able to articulate what I want them to do?

Will I be able to capture them at their best?

Well, all the worries went out the window.  Everyone was enjoyable to work with.  They made it all easy for me.  All I had to worry about is making sure I have the correct exposure!

I hope y'all enjoyed the shoot as much as I did!  I learned a few photography tips that day. Special thanks to models Klaire Young, Andrew Biro, Jerry Rodriguez and Elisa Levay.  Also special thanks to photographers Daniel and Britt for tips and use of their lights!

It's only natural...

For the past several weekends, I've been out and about; meeting new people, hiking, and taking more pictures.  This blog shows some of the images that I've captured.

Have fun with the quotes!

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Albert Einstein

If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is nature's way.
Aristotle

The flower in the vase smiles, but no longer laughs.
Malcolm De Chazal

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
Aristotle

Love is the answer, and you know that for sure; Love is a flower, you've got to let it grow.
John Lennon

Earth laughs in flowers.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Enough with the quotes.  Gears from a lost civilization?

 

A predator in the urban jungle!

Let me end this with Mr. Burns saying, "Exxxcelllent!"

Two weeks old and counting...

Yeah baby!  I mean that literally...

At  two weeks old, I was given the opportunity to photograph this little bundle of joy, Jolie.

Hmmmm.  It would be interesting to have one of my own.  Hehe.  Take note wifey!  (By the way, wifey was holding the baby below.)

This photoshoot was about one hour long using natural light in a well lit room.

I went in the session not knowing what to expect but to my surprise Jolie was very cooperative.

I researched different kinds of poses days before entering this photo session and was able to capture what I wanted.

Jolie's grandmother entered the room, picked up the baby and wanted a picture with her.   I had a great time taking these semi-candid photos.

Towards the end, Jacob (Jolie's brother) was able to join in the fun.

He was a little shy at first.  Everyone was pretty much staring at him and telling him to pose with his sister.  Haha.  But knowing Jacob from the previous photo session, I knew I was able to snap a few good pictures.

At the end of the photo session, I thought it would be a good idea to get a few photos of Jacob right in front of the glass door.

It was a good day!

I urge you to take photos of your little ones, they'll appreciate them when they get older!  If you want to book a photo session, please let me know.  I'm easy to work with. =)

You can find me in Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/remar.balatero

Car + Sunset = Photoshoot

That's what I shot late yesterday afternoon.  I tried making a witty introduction prior to posting a picture but I couldn't find one.  Anyway, we were planning to shoot this car for the past month.  Due to scheduling conflict, the session's been swept under the rug.  This was an impromptu 50 minute photoshoot.

I was walking out of work and I saw my friend's car parked in a nice spot.  The sun was just right for a few early sunset shots.  Luckily I brought my camera for a scheduled sunset photoshoot.  I skipped the sunset appointment and shot this instead.  Besides, the sky was very cloudy and hazy.

A few minutes later, my friend finally got out of work and moved his car for a nice angled shot.

Remar, what about the details???  Here you go!

Not bad for a 3-hour project (50min photoshoot + 130min post processing)!  In this session, I used my 100mm; no tripod or monopod.  I shot a few HDR shoots and played a lot with Depth of Field (DoF).  It was shot under natural light.  I wish I had my complete off-camera-flash gear with me.  If we stayed much longer, I would have played with the car's head lights.  Overall, the car was in acceptable condition.  I did make a mistake by not inspecting the car carefully for any possible removable debris.  Check out the car's front bumper.  There's a leaf stuck in the middle of it.  I could have fixed it in post processing if I was getting paid for this.  Hehe.

If I have another opportunity, I'll use my wide angle for the car interior night shots.  Minh, setup a schedule!

Dear Reader, if you want a car photo session with me.  Let me know via Facebook.  We can negotiate compensation then.

That's all for now.  I hope you enjoyed the pictures and short story.