Spent today doing some corporate headshots for a federal agency (The Small Business Administration) and product shots for an extremely talented artist. Sometimes photographers get lucky in that we get to shoot interesting subjects and their craft. In the case of the SBA, it was an opportunity to show the ever entrepreneurial public what the face of small business leadership looks like. Tom Bergdoll has led Boise’s local SBA office for the better part of 20 years and has seen it through changes both good and bad. It was a quick shoot (probably 10 minutes) and I was able to capture a professional shot using two off camera flashes (SB-800’s) and a Gary Fong diffuser. Traveling light has never felt so good.
In the evening I had a shoot for a young and aspiring atist named Cindi Duft. If you ever wanted something painted on your kids bedroom wall she is the person to hire (http://myweb.cableone.net/cindiduft/). Trust me when I say she can do it all and has a talent above and beyond the scope! Using the same setup I used earlier in the day, I was able to get her some promo images that are sure to please and no doubt should be on her website soon. For those of you who are fond of the camera, notice the direct light on one side of her face. I did this with a little off camera SB800 action and a cardbox slipped over the light acting as a snoot. Try it, it gives you sme dramatic results just be sure to jack your shutter speed up a little if you want the drama effect. No weddings until October and the break is super welcome. To those of you who have already booked for 2008 thank you and get ready for your engagements pics soon……
Drinks for all my friends,
Lance
