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Field Trip to Shutter Stories studio

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My lovely model Stephanie was a big help since it meant I didn't have to use one of my students as the model for the instruction portion of this field trip.

I try to gauge where my students’ interests lie.

A safe bet? They like to photograph people.

So a visit to Shutter Stories, a photography studio in Riverside, was a good choice considering we are already into late November. The outdoors is getting a little chilly and the scenery is looking a little drab.

Melissa Tippie, the owner, was such a gracious host that I’m be planning on using this as one of my field trips again.

They offer a student rate of $30 an hour with a 2-hour minimum.

So the price of $60 is very reasonable. That gives you access to one Pocket Wizard transmitter and at least 3 receivers so that all the studio strobes will fire.

I brought along 3 of my own radio slaves for a total of 4 to be shared between 12 students. Continue reading Field Trip to Shutter Stories studio →

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Tree lighting at Riverside Plaza

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Glee actress Lauren Potter (right) poses with fans during autograph signing at the Riverside Plaza

From last week’s tree lighting ceremony at Riverside Plaza.
Lots of folks turned out to watch the Central Middle Cheer Squad, Poly High Band, Riverside Childrens Theatre, Dancers Studio, K-9 Contingent, March Air Reserve Color Guard, RCC Marching Tigers and SANTA.
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Don’t be afraid to turn off room lights

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Thanks Monika Seitz Vega for being a great sport. ISO 100 1/10 sec @ f2.8 Canon 580EX Speedlight (right) on 1/64th power triggered by Canon STE-2

In most interiors, indoor lighting is chosen for maximum illumination and highest energy efficiency.

Based on this, you can safely assume, the light is usually coming straight down from the ceiling and chances are, they are fluorescent light fixtures.

Whenever I have to photograph someone in such surroundings, I always ask “What would the room look like without the overhead lights especially if there is a large window?”

Experienced photographers understand and appreciate quality of light over quantity of light.

They also know their equipment and their own limitations.

They know the shutter speed they can successfully handhold for any lens in their arsenal.
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Arts & Crafts Beers 2010-Part1

 

One of my first "customers" were a lot of fun. I didn't even need to coax this out them.

I brought almost everything out like last year for this year’s fundraiser at the Riverside Art Museum.

It’s a chore to be sure, but since it’s for a good cause, art education, I always glad.

Everyone who comes by for a quick portrait leaves happy.

So it’s worth it.

See the pictures and tell me what you think. Continue reading Arts & Crafts Beers 2010-Part1 →