Monday, December 31, 2007

Christmas Wreath


Christmas Wreath, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

I was given this as a gift by one of my patients. Carrie, my sister, requested that I take a picture and post it so she can see. As you can see, my children have already been eating away a portion of the candy! There go the teeth!

Sunday, December 30, 2007

sam and jody


sam and jody, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Sam and his fiance Jody spent the weekend with us with Mom and Dad as well.

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Natalie Sabbath Morning


Natalie Sabbath Morning, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

10 minutes before leaving for church, I had Natalie sit down for a few photos. Becky had curled her hair gently, and I thought it looked beautiful. She is growing up.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Strobist info: SB-600 at manual 1/1 triggered via Nikon CLS into white satin 43" umbrella at camera left at 7-8 oclock position (camera at 6). 2x3' white poster board at 3 oclock at 45 degree angle for fill and hair light. Light ratio determined by moving umbrella back until it wasn't overexposed. Goal was bright shining clean face.

Friday, December 28, 2007

Brent, Danielle and Natalie quick candid

I hollered at them to stand shoulder to shoulder for a quick shot after opening presents. Danielle is holding up her Carhart bib coverals that she got.



This and some below are from Christmas this year. Hello to those new to visiting my photoblog. Hello to the returning. Sorry we didn't get out Christmas cards this year. Will have to be on the agenda for next year. If you know anyone I should include on my email updates, send me their email address please. I know I don't have a lot of people's email address that I'd like to include in updates.


Carl

Danielle - Candid


Danielle Candid, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Danielle was commenting on her new Carhart coveral bibs. A candid shot of her.

Natalie and horses


Natalie and horses, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

So... Natalie has a love affair with horses. She know we will *never* buy her a horse, but that doesn't stop her dreams and fancies. The shirt is quite correct ... "Here is one little girl who would rather clean a stall than her own room" She received a couple other shirts with appropos sayings on them as well

Spiderman Brent


Spiderman Brent, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Brent's Christmas presents were spiderman themed. Here he is demonstrating how he shoots his web. This was a hit with him. I managed to capture it mid motion using a shutter speed of 1/200 sec.

Brent in John Deere Green


Brent in John Deere Green, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Brent loves his new hooded sweats shirt.

Strobist info: SB-600 at 1/2 power in 43" Wescott Umbrella camera right with 2x3' white posterboard camera left. Black backdrop.

Coins by Brent


Coins by Brent, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

I came downstairs and discovered why Brent had been so quiet. How long must this have taken??? And since then, this not the only formation I have seen him make. BTW, love the Bokeh and DOF generated with this Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF IF lens.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/1.4
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 200
SB-600 Flash into umbrella camera right

Dad and Mom


Dad and Mom, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Carl and Dad


Carl and Dad, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Mom and Carl


Mom and Carl, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Brent headshot


Brent headshot, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Strobist: SB-600 at 1/2 power fired into 43" Wescott White umbrella with removable black back on. Umbrella camera right as can be seen in this setup shot. 2x3' White posterboard for fill at camera left. Black backdrop moved back about 8' to avoid light spill.
Lens:Shot with my new Nikon 85mm f/1.4D AF IF Lens.
Processing: Adobe Lightroom for cropping, blemish control and levels manipulation.

I finally have got around to hanging some pictures in our house. The girls' pictures are fairly recent, but Brent's is over a year old! Time for a new headshot to go on the wall. I spent about 10 minutes with setup and another 20 minutes taking a few shots. Invariably, I prefer the close up shots like this. I did shoot some from further back, but I like the detail of the face to fill the frame.

I like the catchlights in the eyes. But you can clearly see that my flash mount is high in the umbrella which results in an uneven catchlight with the top part of the umbrella being more illuminated than the bottom.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

God's Brilliant painting of the evening sky

Photographed just as the sun was set. The sun was still illuminating the underbellies of the clouds.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 130 mm
ISO Speed: 400

A trace of warmth in the sky


A trace of warmth in the sky, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

The sun had set. Every moment you could see the color pulling back from the clouds. In 1-2 minutes all the warmth of the sky would be gone.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 26 mm
ISO Speed: 400

Monday, December 17, 2007

Brent against window for backdrop


Brent against window for backdrop, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 170 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Strobist: SB-600 into 43" umbrella at 1/1 manual triggered via Nikon CLS. At camera left with posterboard camera right for fill.

Sabbath morning, I had Brent sit in front of the window. I chose aperture and max synch of 1/250 sec and then ISO of 400 to expose the outside correctly. Then I lit Brent with the strobe as above.

Friday, December 14, 2007

Danielle with a sunset for backdrop

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 46 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Strobist info: SB-600 fired at 1/2 power into 43" Wescott white umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella camera left and above. Exposed for sunset and then positioned the umbrella for correct exposure at 1/2 power.

I took each of them out in front of the setting sun on Friday night. Wish I had been about 10 minutes earlier to get a stronger backlight.

Natalie with a sunset for backdrop

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 112 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Strobist info: SB-600 fired at 1/2 power into 43" Wescott white umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella camera left and above. Exposed for sunset and then positioned the umbrella for correct exposure at 1/2 power.

I took each of them out in front of the setting sun on Friday night. Wish I had been about 10 minutes earlier to get a stronger backlight.

Brent with a sunset for backdrop


Brent with a sunset for backdrop, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 82 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Strobist info: SB-600 fired at 1/2 power into 43" Wescott white umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella camera left and above. Exposed for sunset and then positioned the umbrella for correct exposure at 1/2 power.

I took each of them out in front of the setting sun on Friday night. Wish I had been about 10 minutes earlier to get a stronger backlight.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Brent wide eyed confidence


Brent wide eyed confidence, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Strobist info: 43" Wescott white umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella to camera slight left and up just a bit. 2x3' White posterboard camera right clamped to stand for reflective fill. SB-600 shooting into umbrella at manual 1/2 power. Trigger from pop flash via commander mode.
Processing: Adobe Lightroom - cropped, a bit of clarity, devibrance, and strong contrast curve.

So tonight, we were working on spelling with the kids. When I was done with Brent and Natalie, Becky started working with Natalie on spelling on the bed. I setup to take Brent's picture. After a few frames I got the look I wanted. He takes direction great. It actually seems difficult to get people's eyes looking appropriate when using the umbrella with the Nikon CLS mode as people tend to blink too quick and then they have these part closed eyes in the picture. Brent managed in this one to have his eyes open appropriately.

Saturday, December 8, 2007

Snow time in Minnesota


Snow time in Minnesota, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

This is how the snow started. Now most of the field is white. I hear that today we are supposed to get more snow. It is -4F as I write this. The fire is cranked up on high and the house is toasty.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Brent under the new umbrella


Brent under the new umbrella, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/4
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200
Strobist info: SB-600 into 43" Wescott umbrella reflecting back on him. Umbrella camera left and up over shoulder. Holding a 2x3' white posterboard reflector in his lap. Strobe at 1/2 power.

So, my new umbrella came. A 43" Wescott white brolly with removable black outer coat. Produces such a nice soft light. After supper, I had Brent be a patient model as ever. As you can see in this and the other pics, he had patience but then had to recruit some support to be with him in the pictures. The brolly makes for nice catch lights in the eyes.

Brent and Bob the Builder


Brent and Bob the Builder, originally uploaded by carlcmc.

Brent and Twinkletoes


Brent and Twinkletoes, originally uploaded by carlcmc.