Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Thanksgiving Table set with food

Everyone going through line during Thanksgiving.
1/40 sec at f/4.0 ISO 500 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 10 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Thanksgiving Table set with food

Everyone going through line during Thanksgiving.
1/40 sec at f/4.0 ISO 560 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 10 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Thanksgiving Table set with food

Everyone going through line during Thanksgiving.
1/20 sec at f/5.6 ISO 800 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 20 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Jessica Abrahamson


Jessica Abrahamson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/5.6 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Abigail Erickson


Abigail Erickson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Ethan Erickson


Ethan Erickson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Ethan Erickson


Ethan Erickson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Lindsey Sleeth


Lindsey Sleeth, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Brian Sleeth


Brian Sleeth, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Bradley Sleeth


Bradley Sleeth, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Caitlyn Andersen


Caitlyn Andersen, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Brody Abrahamson


Brody Abrahamson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Kassie Abrahamson


Kassie Abrahamson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Kassie Abrahamson


Kassie Abrahamson, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Ashley Sleeth


Ashley Sleeth, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed each of the children that I could get to sit still for a moment during Thanksgiving meal time.

Strobist info: SB-900 with SB-800 ball bungeed to it (for faster recycle times) into a 60" Impact reflected umbrella.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Take my retainer ... please!

Brent shows off his retainer.

Strobist info: SB-900 M 1/2 with diffuser down and diffuser dome on mounted to lay on the umbrella shaft of a white Impact 60" inch umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella directly infront and above the model. Triggered by pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front.
1/100 sec at f/7.1 ISO 200 with "50mm f/1.8D" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Take my retainer ... please!

Brent shows off his retainer.

Strobist info: SB-900 M 1/2 with diffuser down and diffuser dome on mounted to lay on the umbrella shaft of a white Impact 60" inch umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella directly infront and above the model. Triggered by pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front.
1/100 sec at f/7.1 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AFD" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Take my retainer ... please!

Brent shows off his retainer.

Strobist info: SB-900 M 1/2 with diffuser down and diffuser dome on mounted to lay on the umbrella shaft of a white Impact 60" inch umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella directly infront and above the model. Triggered by pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front.
1/100 sec at f/7.1 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AFD" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Laughing


Laughing, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

We got up early before church. Here is a photo of Danielle laughing during our photo session.

Strobist info: SB-900 M 1/2 with diffuser down and diffuser dome on mounted to lay on the umbrella shaft of a white Impact 60" inch umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella directly infront and above the model. Triggered by pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. 2'x3' white posterboard underneath chin for reflective fill.
1/200 sec at f/4.0 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Monday, November 22, 2010

Natalie with beauty lighting

Before church on Sabbath, I photographed Natalie. This was a somewhat standard clamshell / beauty lighting setup.

Setup photo here

Strobist info: SB-900 M 1/2 with diffuser down and diffuser dome on mounted to lay on the umbrella shaft of a white Impact 60" inch umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella directly infront and above the model. Triggered by pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. 2'x3' white posterboard underneath chin for reflective fill.
1/200 sec at f/5.6 ISO 400 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Becky


Becky, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Before church on Sabbath, I photographed Becky and the girls. This was a somewhat standard clamshell / beauty lighting setup.

Setup photo here

Strobist info: SB-900 M 1/2 with diffuser down and diffuser dome on mounted to lay on the umbrella shaft of a white Impact 60" inch umbrella with black backing on. Umbrella directly infront and above the model. Triggered by pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. 2'x3' white posterboard underneath chin for reflective fill.
1/200 sec at f/5.6 ISO 400 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Single Red Ripe Strawberry on White

I photographed this in 2008 but am just now posting in 2010.

Strobist info: SB-600 and SB-800 triggered from pop up flash in commander mode. Shoot through umbrella and strip lights.
1/60 sec at f/2.8 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Danielle outside during the winter

This was taken in 2008 during winter in February. Danielle, standing in the snow, patiently waits while I photograph her.

Strobist info: SB-800 into 43" shoot through umbrella camera right. Triggered with pop up flash acting as commander.
1/400 sec at f/2.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Jump Right In


Jump Right In, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Posted during an evening in November of 2010 while the snow is flying outside, these memories of summer and swimming are remembered fondly. I made this photograph of Brent mid air just as he jumped in. We were boating on the 4th of July in 2007 and had just enjoyed a picnic lunch on the deck of the pontoon boat. We were anchored by ourself in the middle of the lake. The sun was hot, the food was good, and I jumped into to enjoy the great water after making this photo. Memories.
1/200 sec at f/8.0 ISO 200 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 18 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Monday, November 8, 2010

Brent standing in front of the driveway

I photographed Brent and then Natalie with the clouds lit by the sunset. At the end, I had Natalie photograph several of me. Brent was holding the stand with umbrella since the wind would have knocked it over. Natalie had held it most of the time. For this photo, Natalie held the umbrella while I photographed Brent.

Strobist: SB-900 on umbrella stand. SB-800 and SB-600 on individual stands so that they could hit the umbrella too. Wescott 43" white shoot through umbrella camera left. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. SB-900 and SB-800 in one group at M 1/8. SB-600 in second group at M 1/8 (easier to do than work the SB-600 menu to change it to the same group).
1/125 sec at f/5.6 ISO 200 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 15 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Pink and Purple Clouds for a backdrop

I photographed Brent and then Natalie with the clouds lit by the sunset. At the end, I had Natalie photograph several of me. Brent was holding the stand with umbrella since the wind would have knocked it over. Natalie had held it most of the time.

Strobist: SB-900 on umbrella stand. SB-800 and SB-600 on individual stands so that they could hit the umbrella too. Wescott 43" white shoot through umbrella camera left. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. SB-900 and SB-800 in one group at M 1/8. SB-600 in second group at M 1/8 (easier to do than work the SB-600 menu to change it to the same group).
1/60 sec at f/5.6 ISO 320 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 20 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Frosty Sunrise in Minnesota

Sunday morning, the sky turned purple as a the sun rose. The fields were covered with a thick frost. I walked outside, took a deep breath through my nose of the clean crisp air. I walked over to the south east corner of our acerage and set up my tripod. 6 photos shot in bracketed format (2,4,0 followed by -4,-2,-6). These were then composed in Adobe Lightroom, Photomatix, Lightroom, CS5 and finally back to Lightroom.
Base HDR exposure 1/40 sec at f/8.0 ISO 100 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 10 mm focal length on a NIKON D80

Grandma Maxine Christensen

For Carrie's, my sister's, baby shower we had my uncle Max and his daughter Olivia come up. The brought my grandma Maxine with them. Robert came with my parents. It was so good to see Grandma. It had been a couple of years since she had been up and it had been a year since we saw her. This is Sunday morning while I'm fixing breakfast of potatoe patties, scrambled eggs, waffles and fruit.
1/500 sec at f/2.0 ISO 500 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80