Sandy Puc Hands On Photography Workshop {Long Beach, Ca.}

Last Friday I had the opportunity to attend the "Sandy Puc Hands on Photography Workshop" in Long Beach. I wasn't originally planning on attending this workshop, I actually didn't even know about it until the Tuesday before. I had planned on attending a Sal Cincotta wedding photography business seminar on Tuesday, but waited too long to register and missed out. That same day I received an e-mail offering me the chance to attend Sandy's workshop for free. I jumped at the chance.

I will say that I didn't necessarily learn anything I didn't already know (which was disappointing because there so much more I want to know), but I got to work with some outstanding photographers including (Kevin Focht, Travis Gadbsy and Jason Groupp). This experience reaffirmed that I'm photographing correctly and taking my work in the right direction. Below are some of the results with some explanation on how they were shot and a few behind the scenes photos. There were a couple models (Brianna and Amanda) that were usually with the group I was photographing with, so you'll see a lot of the same face.

Thanks for this opportunity Sandy!

  
The above shots were done using natural light and a silver reflector for some fill.

  
The above shots done using natural light only.

  
The above shots were done in doors using studio lighting. The image on the left was shot using a direct light with a grid. The image on the right was shot with a beauty dish.

All the images below were shot in the hotel pool using nothing but two tungsten flash lights and a backdrop. This was a great way to achieve this look and very simple!

  

And now a few behind the scenes photos

Kevin Focht discuss natural light and natural reflectors.

Travis Gadbsy in the pool making it all happen.

Dating Site Profile Photos

My best friend Shaun has been looking to date more in the hopes of finding Mrs. Right. I told him a while a go he should have me take some nice photos of him for his on-line profile and he finally agreed. Yesterday (just before it starting pouring rain) we took a few quick shots in South Pasadena. I think they came out great and I look forward to photographing Shaun's wedding. (Insert smily face here)

  

  

Allegra & Family - Infant Session {Balboa Park - San Diego, Ca.}

I was recently asked to photograph the promotion ceremony and luncheon of Navy Nurse, Capt. Fritzi McDonald. Capt. McDonald also had me photograph her daughter Allegra, who had just turned 1 year old.

Having the opportunity to photograph in San Diego was great, having the opportunity to photograph for a naval office and her family was even better! I headed down early Friday morning for the promotion ceremony and luncheon at the Veteran's Memorial Museum at Balboa Park and stayed overnight to capture 1-year-old Allegra and her family the next day. (A special thanks to my best friend Matt Ellis and his in-laws for putting me up for the night).

Balboa Park is an awesome location! I've photographed there once before and there are a variety of settings and backdrops. We were able to photograph Allegra in a number of outfits and even had her sitting on a koa wood rocking horse her parents brought back from Hawaii. I also made sure to photograph the entire family as well as give big brother Connor a few photos of his own.

This is just a small preview and I'll post more once the family has seen everything first.