Strobist Boot Camp II Assignment 1

Here's my blog post for the strobist.com assignment!

I've learned quite a bit about outdoor portraiture that morning.

1. The sun is wonderful, but it can also work against you.

2. Actors are very good at posing.

3. Although balance makes photos look flat, compressing the dynamic range has a more flattering effect.

Strobist Boot Camp II Assignment 1
Originally uploaded by Zach Sarette

"Here's my assignment completed. The assignment was to help someone looking for work with a headshot and also have that person take a headshot of me.

Amie is an actor around the Boston Area. In acting, headshots are very very important. Many artists post their resume to the back of the 8x10 and send them out to agencies.

I want to redo her headshot again in studio, but this one turned out quite nice. I do however think the metal railing is a bit distracting.

We were really fighting the sun at that point in the morning. So we moved to the shade on stone stairs. That way she could open her eyes and relax them. (always important for the subject to feel relaxed)

Strobist Info: The good old 430ex with a 40" umbrella and stand about 3 feet from the subject to the left (look at shadows) Triggered by pocket wizards on my Nikon d40. 18-55 kit lens.

I think Amie did a decent job. I'll admit she could have gotten in closer, but I just let her have fun with the camera. (that's what it's all about!)

Thanks again!"

Run! It's a Three-horn!

Run! It's a Three-horn!
Originally uploaded by Zach Sarette

Okay, So I did the Boston Tourist thing on Sunday.

So much fun! I felt like a little kid again!

We were hoping to find R2D2 there but he went somewhere else about 3 years ago. He was on a 20 year loan for exhibition at the Museum of Science.

We also went to the New England Aquarium and saw all the animals there. My favorite animals were the sharks. I've always had a fascination with sharks.

Other photos from Sunday are posted to my Facebook account.

Tuesday Update. Photo Art.

So this weekend was pretty awesome. I hung out with friends, met new people, and I'm feeling pretty darn good.

I've got a headshot and engagement shoot on Wednesday. Things are looking up.

Now's the time where I top out and shift up to the next gear. Photo Art.

REAL photo art. You know the fun stuff! If you'd like to help out on my project (discussed in "creating a masterpiece") post a comment. I'd love to get ideas and input. I'm thinking of doing a series of photographs that would show the end of time. That's the theme. It's quick and to the point, but it does take time and creative input.

On another not, It's not been a clear night since last last Saturday Night! Don't worry, I'll have the tellescope put to good use. Eventually.

Searching for Jobs?Need a Headshot?

If you're reading this Today's your lucky day.
David hobby has his bootcamp II assignment out today.
The assignment is a headshot for someone who is out of work and looking for a job. This assignment is awesome because that means I'll get to help someone out! I'll also need a headshot of myself taken by that person. So I'll teach them how to shoot it. (not to hard)

If you know of anyone looking for work that needs a headshot (best used for an online resume and other sites, nowadays headhunters prefer it. It really makes you stand out from those who don't have a headshot) Send me a message. Via facebook, or email (you can use the form, I'm going to change it to fit a more open request for photography)

Yay!

I want to get this done this week, since I'm very anxious to help people out. Besides, the faster I do this, the faster the headshot will land that person an interview which may lead to a solid job in this rough economy.

Please help me out! Thanks!

Oh, and if you're a budding photographer, please help other people out and check out the assignment! http://strobist.blogspot.com/2009/06/boot-camp-ii-first-assignment.html