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

Natalie with beauty lighting

Natalie with beauty lighting, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Single Red Ripe Strawberry on White, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Danielle outside during the winter

Danielle outside during the winter, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Brent standing in front of the driveway

Brent standing in front of the driveway, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Pink and Purple Clouds for a backdrop

Pink and Purple Clouds for a backdrop, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Frosty Sunrise in Minnesota, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Grandma Maxine Christensen, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Becky's Long Hair

Becky's Long Hair, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

It had been a long time since I could convince her to let me photograph her. Her hair is the longest it has ever been and I absolutely love it. Half way through the photo session, I got the big circular fan and blasted it on high. This is another pose from the session with a different effect from the fan.

Strobist: SB-900 into Wescott 43" white shoot through umbrella camera left. SB-800 behind her and to the right a bit and above shooting at a glancing angle over the back of her hair. 7' white styrofoam 2' from her on the right for reflective fill. White posterboard held on a tripod directly in front of her to reflectively fill under the chin. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with IR Pass through filter in front.
1/200 sec at f/3.5 ISO 160 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

The Long Path Down out of the Grand Teton Mountains

The Long Path Down out of the Grand Teton Mountains, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

After taking the lift to the top of the Teton mountains, we hiked the 7.5 mile hike down. Good thing we brought lunch! We were so sore after that hike. Natalie stands holding her camera.
1/320 sec at f/10 ISO 100 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 10 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

The Road to the Mountains of Yellowstone

The Road to the Mountains of Yellowstone, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

While driving in Yellowstone the first evening while we were there, I jumped out to take this photo. The evening light was a nice orange.
1/60 sec at f/8.0 ISO 100 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 18 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Ground Squirrel

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Ground Squirrel, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

During our trip out West, we went through Yellowstone. On the second day there, while exploring Fire Hole River falls, I stepped out on to the edge of the rocks to take some photos. Brent was standing by me and said "Look down there". At my feet about 3 feet away was this little fellow sitting right on the edge of the rocks, overlooking the river in the morning sunlight. I guess he enjoys the view too.
1/50 sec at f/5.6 ISO 100 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 200 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Ground Squirrel - wide view

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Ground Squirrel - wide view, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

During our trip out West, we went through Yellowstone. On the second day there, while exploring Fire Hole River falls, I stepped out on to the edge of the rocks to take some photos. Brent was standing by me and said "Look down there". At my feet about 3 feet away was this little fellow sitting right on the edge of the rocks, overlooking the river in the morning sunlight. I guess he enjoys the view too.
1/30 sec at f/5.6 ISO 100 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 40 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Ground Squirrel - on the alert

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a Ground Squirrel - on the alert, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

During our trip out West, we went through Yellowstone. On the second day there, while exploring Fire Hole River falls, I stepped out on to the edge of the rocks to take some photos. Brent was standing by me and said "Look down there". At my feet about 3 feet away was this little fellow sitting right on the edge of the rocks, overlooking the river in the morning sunlight. I guess he enjoys the view too. He whirled around when I tried to take a step closer.
1/40 sec at f/5.6 ISO 100 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 200 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Fall leaves with out of focus elements

Fall leaves with out of focus elements, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

After photographing my children, I walked around photographing some of the leaves using a large aperture to create photos with portions that were out of focus with pleasing bokeh..
1/500 sec at f/2.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Fall leaves with out of focus elements

Fall leaves with out of focus elements, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

After photographing my children, I walked around photographing some of the leaves using a large aperture to create photos with portions that were out of focus with pleasing bokeh..
1/80 sec at f/4.0 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Becky's Beautiful Hair

Becky's Beautiful Hair, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

It had been a long time since I could convince her to let me photograph her. Her hair is the longest it has ever been and I absolutely love it. Half way through the photo session, I got the big circular fan and blasted it on high. Some photos had really great flying hair. Her hair is more subdued in this one and it works I think. It was 80 degrees in the house at the time and the fan sure felt good!

Strobist: SB-900 into Wescott 43" white shoot through umbrella camera left. SB-800 behind her and to the right a bit and above shooting at a glancing angle over the back of her hair. 7' white styrofoam 2' from her on the right for reflective fill. White posterboard held on a tripod directly in front of her to reflectively fill under the chin. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with IR Pass through filter in front..
1/200 sec at f/3.5 ISO 160 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Natalie's Autumn Photo

Natalie's Autumn Photo, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Becky wanted photo's for our wall of the kids in more full length and not just headshots. I made these photos during their piano lessons at the church.

Strobist info: Triggered by pop up flash of the D80 in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. SB-900 and SB-800 on 2 stands with both shooting through a Wescott 43" white satin umbrella at camera right and about 3-4' from them. I was about 25' away with both of us in the shade of the tree..
1/500 sec at f/2.8 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Brent's Autumn Photo

Brent's Autumn Photo, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Becky wanted photo's for our wall of the kids in more full length and not just headshots. I made these photos during their piano lessons at the church.

Strobist info: Triggered by pop up flash of the D80 in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. SB-900 and SB-800 on 2 stands with both shooting through a Wescott 43" white satin umbrella at camera right and about 3-4' from them. I was about 25' away with both of us in the shade of the tree..
1/500 sec at f/2.8 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Danielle's Autumn Photo

Danielle's Autumn Photo, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Becky wanted photo's for our wall of the kids in more full length and not just headshots. I made these photos during their piano lessons at the church.

Strobist info: Triggered by pop up flash of the D80 in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front. SB-900 and SB-800 on 2 stands with both shooting through a Wescott 43" white satin umbrella at camera right and about 3-4' from them. I was about 25' away with both of us in the shade of the tree..
1/500 sec at f/2.8 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

How Does Your Garden Grow?

How Does Your Garden Grow?, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Posting this around the begining of October and the memories of greenery are quickly fading. Remember the warm days of summer with fresh sweet corn from the patch? So do I..
1/640 sec at f/1.4 ISO 100 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Two Cat Cold Weather

Two Cat Cold Weather, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

With the temperature dipping down to heavy frost levels at night, the official measurement of temperature now is 'Two Cat Cold' where it justifies two cats cuddling in the outside bed to keep warm. This was taken around 9:30 pm. What you don't get from this photo is that even 5 foot away where I sat to take this photo, one could still hear the load purring coming from the younger cat on the left named Oreo..
1/80 sec at f/1.4 ISO 3200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Top of the World in Grand Teton National Park

Top of the World in Grand Teton National Park, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

While staying in the Grand Teton Village at the base of the Tetons, we decided to take the tram to the top of the mountain. The view was spectacular. The air was frigid even though down below it had been warm. The wind was hard to stand against. To the east you saw Wyoming, and to the west you saw Idaho. Unfortunatley, we chose to walk the 7.5 miles down the trail. We were exhausted after the hike. We had planned on only taking the 'top of the world' hike. However, portions of that path were covered with snow and after one early slip left visions of my children careening down the mountain, we abandoned that plan.

Camera on tripod, remote release used, SB-900 on camera. Initial editing in Lightroom, further editing in Photoshop CS5 with some content aware fill to edit a couple of hikers out. Some adjustment layers for dodge/burn, softlight..
1/200 sec at f/14 ISO 100 with "Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM" at 10 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Keith and Debbie and their children

Keith and Debbie and their children, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Before I finished by photographing just Keith and Debbie, I photographed them and their kids.

Strobist: SB-900 into 45" Impact white shoot through umbrella camera left. SB-800 and SB-600 into 43" Wescott white shoot through umbrella camera right. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with flashes on iTTL..
1/100 sec at f/5.0 ISO 400 with "50mm f/1.8D" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Grandparents and Grandchildren

Grandparents and Grandchildren, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Keith and Debbie with all the grandchildren

Strobist: SB-900 into 45" Impact white shoot through umbrella camera left. SB-800 and SB-600 into 43" Wescott white shoot through umbrella camera right. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with flashes on iTTL..
1/100 sec at f/5.0 ISO 400 with "50mm f/1.8D" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Thomasson Family at the Morrison Family Reunion

Thomasson Family at the Morrison Family Reunion, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I made this photograph behind Aaron and Marcy's house. I had Keith and Debbie sit with their daughters on either side. Husbands stood behind and also Jason and April stood behind. I had children sit in front for the most part.

Strobist: SB-900 into 45" Impact white shoot through umbrella camera left. SB-800 and SB-600 into 43" Wescott white shoot through umbrella camera right. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with flashes on iTTL..
1/100 sec at f/5.0 ISO 400 with at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Caught in the act of smiling

Caught in the act of smiling, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Brent was third for me to make a photograph of on Sabbath morning. He controls his facial expressions well. I can direct to him slowly widen the eyes and the corners of his mouth and I take a few as his expression widens. I like this one best of about 30 of him.

Strobist info: SB-900 into an Impact white 45" shoot through umbrella at camera left at about 9-10 oclock position about 2-3' away. SB-800 into wescott white 43" shoot through umbrella camera right for some fill on the close side of the face. White 7' styrofoam posterboad at the back acting as a flag and a reflector. SB-600 behind the styrofoam aimed at the hair for hair light. 4' fluorescent light bank with 4 4' bulbs in each 40 watts at 5000k color temp. Pop up flash at M 1/32 providing a hair bit of on axis fill and acting as commander to trigger the 3 flashes. (in two groups).
1/200 sec at f/5.6 ISO 125 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Light on her golden hair

Light on her golden hair, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Natalie was second to sit for a photo on Sabbath morning before church.

Strobist info: SB-900 into an Impact white 45" shoot through umbrella at camera left at about 9-10 oclock position about 2-3' away. SB-800 into wescott white 43" shoot through umbrella camera right for some fill on the close side of her face. White 7' styrofoam posterboad at her back acting as a flag and a reflector. SB-600 behind the styrofoam aimed at her hair for hair light. 4' fluorescent light bank with 4 4' bulbs in each 40 watts at 5000k color temp. Pop up flash at M 1/32 providing a hair bit of on axis fill and acting as commander to trigger the 3 flashes. (in two groups)..
1/200 sec at f/5.6 ISO 125 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80