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Tofu–I’ll miss you

December 12, 2008 Peter Phun 2 Comments

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Olha Isaieva @olha_isaieva in late evening in the Olha Isaieva @olha_isaieva in late evening in the garden as the sun was disappearing below the horizon.

Lucky for me, I wasn’t ready to call it a day.

I can’t count the number of times I luck out at the end of a shoot when everything comes together.

Makeup: Ande Castaneda
Hair: Jenn Langley @jenniferlangleyartistry

Organizer: Tawny Horton @tawnyhorton @socalfashionphotoshoots

Designer: Sebrina Love Bridals @sebrinalovebridalsllc

Location: European House LA @europeanhousela
#beautifulgowns #gardeninspiration #eveningdresses #eveningportraits #eveningportraitsession #fashioningardens
Braving the frigid winds of the High Desert. On th Braving the frigid winds of the High Desert. On the left.
Ella @ellavishz
Hair: Veronica
MUA: Lucinda
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and on the right is
Model: Shino @shine_shinooo
Hair: Majestic Styles
MUA: Lucinda Ruiz
Organizer: Tawny Horton
Clothing by HannahBe @retrospect_vintage_fashion 

The crazy gusty winds had already sent my light stand/soft box/sandbag crashing to the ground twice.

That meant I couldn’t use a light modifier. 

It felt strange to not be able to use one except my bare Godox AD200 and 1/4 CTO gel

Luckily I usually use that unit with the extension cable. Recycling time wasn’t great when using HSS so I slapped on a ND filter.

Under those windy conditions in the desert, it wasn’t a good idea to change lenses with that sand blowing around.

I always learn something whenever I get out to shoot. This time… I learned it’s a good idea to check the weather report and plan accordingly. 

Living in southern CA has a way of lulling me into taking good weather for granted. I only drove about 80 minutes north from I live.
#denim #denimfashion #highdesert #highdesertfashion #lucernevalleyca
Somewhere in Lucerne Valley, High Desert area. T Somewhere in Lucerne Valley, High Desert area. 

The winds were a-howling, gusty and chilly but Olha and the other models soldiered on.

We were fortunate enough to find this abandoned house and stepped inside.

My light stand had already been sent crashing to the ground twice despite being weighted down with a sandbag, so we were very thankful to find respite from the wind.

The occupant, a homeless man and his dog, was kind enough to allow us to use his shelter for 20 minutes.

The stormy ominous clouds made for a eerie backdrop.

Thanks Olha for braving the winds and the cold. 
Model: Olha Isaieva @olha_isaieva 
H/MUA: Carol Cardinale 
Clothes:Hannah Be @retrospect_vintage_fashion 
Organizer: Tawny Horton @socalfashionphotoshoots
Multiracial people are more common today in Malays Multiracial people are more common today in Malaysia than during my youth.

It’s fairly obvious why this is super important as politicians strive to divide and conquer to pit us against one another based on our skin color and ethnicity because all lives matter.

Nayli’s natural, beautiful soft features and excellent complexion, 
are the results of a Malay father and a Chinese mother.

She made this portrait super easy for me. How could I miss ?

I was already in position from photographing Rohaya @rohayaroy23 
earlier so the tough part was just fine-tuning the exposure & deciding how saturated I wanted the sky.

I’m truly blessed that I have never been turned down by strangers I approach to photograph.

This portrait wouldn’t have been possible without the help of my new found photo friends Johnny Lee and OS Low.

Low, your patience holding my speedlite made this happen.

Johnny, your behind-the-scene pictures really enhanced the results. Thank you both @squarenino @oslow8 

#portraitsatsunset #sunsetportraits #alllivesmatter #canoneosr #canon600exrt #canon600exrtspeedlite
When we came across Nur Atilla at Pasir Panjang be When we came across Nur Atilla at Pasir Panjang beach, it was close to noon. 

Her husband Mohd Syukri said they had been at the beach since 9 am.

When I inquired as to whether whether Syukri had caught anything. He smiled but didn’t answer. The smirk is universally understood. “No fish”

It was my first time at this west facing beach on Penang Island. 

I’m told this side of the island experienced extensive damage from the Boxing Day tsunami of 2015.

I looked around. Then walked a little further. I counted less than 6 people including me and my two photo sidekicks. 

In my halting Bahasa I explained I was in need of two subjects to show how gorgeous this scenery was. 

Would you believe they turned out to be newlyweds? 

They had just gotten married on  Dec 16, 2022.

This picture would not have possible without the help of my new found friends and fellow photographers @oslow8 and @squarenino 

Thank you Johnny Lee and OS Low
#canoneosr #canon600exrtspeedlite #canonspeedlite #pasirpanjangbeach #penangisland
A chance meeting with a very friendly couple who h A chance meeting with a very friendly couple who happened to be there when two new friends of mine were waiting to photograph the sunset.

I was able to convince Rohaya @rohayaroy23 to pose for me. I was lucky I remembered to bring my speedlite and a small Lumiquest softbox. I also had an assistant who was able to hold the speedlite off-camera about 2 feet away from my subjects face. Thank you @oslow8 for being my voice actuated light stand. Thank you @squarenino Johnny for the dinner afterwards 
#sunsetwithbikes #sunsetwithlove❤️ #sunsetpenang 
#sunsetmalays
Some feedback please? Some feedback please?
Gorgeous Olha @olha_isaieva reclining on an outdoo Gorgeous Olha @olha_isaieva reclining on an outdoor bed. 

I wondered how far I could push this before it became out of this world. 😂 

Swipe to see straight-out-of-the-camera

So, what say you?
Organizer: Tawny Horton@socalfashionphotoshoots 
Makeup @oohande 
Hair: @jenniferlangleyartistry 
Dress: @sebrinalovebridalsllc 

#godoxad200pro #godoxtt600 
#canoneosr
Gabby @onyx.pixie at the @europeanhousela Design Gabby @onyx.pixie at the @europeanhousela 

Designer: Sebrina Love Bridals 
@sebrinalovebridalsllc

Organizer Tawny Horton @socalfashionphotoshoots 

Model: Gabrielle Lena Lije @onyx.pixie
Makeup: Ande Castaneda 

#godoxad200 #godoxtt600 #photoflexoctodome 
#european #fireplace #warmtones
Gabby @onyx.pixie at the @europeanhousela Design Gabby @onyx.pixie at the @europeanhousela 

Designer: Sebrina Love Bridals 
@sebrinalovebridalsllc

Organizer Tawny Horton @socalfashionphotoshoots 

Model: Gabrielle Lena Lije @onyx.pixie
Makeup: Ande Castaneda @oohande 

#godoxad200 #godoxtt600 #photoflexoctodome 
#bridal
I met some lovely people, like I usually do, at th I met some lovely people, like I usually do, at this year’s Riverside’s Day of the Dead festival.

Kimberly and her daughter walked by when the late evening light was at its most exquisite angle. 

This picture practically made itself thanks to such great photogenic subjects.
#rivdod #rivdod2022 #riversidedayofthedead #eldiadelosmuertos
Thank you for your patience Catrina pageant contes Thank you for your patience Catrina pageant contestant at Riverside’s annual Day of the Dead festival.

Extreme contrast, low light and large crowds made this one a tough image to make.

Thank goodness for technology making focusing possible.
#rivdod #rivdod2022 #riversidedayofthedeadfestival #catrinamakeup #catrinapageantwinner
Thank you @puffinculturalforum Your very generous Thank you @puffinculturalforum Your very generous grant made it possible for me to share my work from this beloved local celebration to folks in my @cityofriverside
Gabby @onyx.pixie at the @europeanhousela Design Gabby @onyx.pixie at the @europeanhousela 

Designer: Sebrina Love Bridals 
@sebrinalovebridalsllc

Organizer Tawny Horton @socalfashionphotoshoots 

Model: Gabrielle Lena Lije @onyx.pixie
Makeup: Ande Castaneda @andecastaneda

#godoxad200 #godoxtt600 #photoflexoctodome 
#bridal
What a pleasure it was to work with Amanda Rich @m What a pleasure it was to work with Amanda Rich @mandyrichh at @europeanhousela
0rganizer Tawny Horton @socalfashionphotoshoots 

Since the sun had set I sensed I needed two lights to create depth. 

Keylight was a Godox TT6600. The accent light was a gridded Godox AD200 inside a small Photoflex Octodome.
Hair and Makeup: Jessy Chaidez @3y3sign
Designer:Sabrina Love Bridals @sebrinalovebridalsllc
Flashback Friday—-when I taught at Riverside Cit Flashback Friday—-when I taught at Riverside City College,  I made this image for an off-camera flash demo, with help from one of my students, Lorena.

I used 2 speedlites on location. Keylight was 2 speedlights inside a Photoflex Octodome. The other speedlite to provide just a subtle amount separation was on the left.
#canonspeedlites #photoflexoctodome 
#lowkeyportrait
Jenna @jennamclau at Bit and Spur ranch. Thank yo Jenna @jennamclau at Bit and Spur ranch.

Thank you to our hosts Shaun & Mary.

Makeup by Stephanie @stephohs 
@bitandspurranchphotography 
@blackhorsephoto 
@deborahmcdevittphotography 

#PortraitVision #portrait_perfection #discoverportraits  #portrait_shots #portraiture_kings #portraitmood 
#portraitsvisuals #portraitkillers #discoverportrait #faces_of_our_world  #portrait_shooterz #theartconvict 
#flawlessstills 
 #artistaus 
#wowportraits 
#portcult 
#portraitawards
#nexttopmagazine
#portrait_planet
Riding on the coat tails of my friend Martin San Riding on the coat tails of 
 my friend Martin Sanchez’s beautiful sculptures.

Made of recycled tin cans from his restaurant @tiostacos.

No visit to Riverside is complete without stopping by to see his fantastic artistry and tasting the food.

Thanks to Bettie @bettie_la_rose for putting this together at the last minute 
 
Thank you Bettie @bettie_la_rose for setting this up last minute, also for David Livingston @johnmlivingston for the invite.

1 Godox AD200 pro inside a photoflex octodome on the left, 1 Godox tt600 speedlight on the ground on the right

Wishing everyone good health. This pandemic made this very clear: health has at least 3 very important components physical, mental and spiritual. Ignore any one at your own peril. 

Probably the worse age group hit are children high school and under who didn’t get to go outside and socialize. They were held captive at home. Summer 2022
#mariposaalley #recycling #recycledmaterials
Playing in a dark basement with Sceney. She’s a Playing in a dark basement with Sceney.
She’s a wizard with a sewing machine, this cosplayer makes her own clothes 

2 Canon 600EXRT speedlites inside a Photoflex Octodome ====================================== #portraitgames 
#portraitambassadors 
#theartconvict 
#portsuniverse 
#faces_of_our_world 
#portrait_vision 
#ieshooters 
#dynamicportraits 
#portraitsociety
 #bravogreatphotos 
#bravoportraits #portraitfanpage
#dtriversideartswalk #ocfportraits #ocfportraits  #wowportraits
Abby on the hot roof Styling by @brittanywestwood Abby on the hot roof

Styling by @brittanywestwoodstyle 
Organizer @lm.meets 
#bwfashion 
#fashiononrooftop
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