Red Hot Plate of Spice

Red Hot Plate of Spice, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

A yellow plate with red chile powder (or could be paprika) with the letters 'HOT' spelled out in by drawing with my finger.

Strobist info: SB-900 in Alien Bees silver 64" PLM with white diffusor cover slight camera left and above. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with Nikon SG-3IR IR Panel.

Nikon D7000 on tripod, remote release / mirror up mode.
1/250 sec at f/8.0 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D7000

A Row of Various Spice Containers

A Row of Various Spice Containers, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

A selection of various spices in containers.

Mom brought over some extra spices. This is only about half of them. I thought it would look good for a photo and maybe even for stock photography.

Strobist: SB-900 in Alien Bees 64" PLM with white diffusion cover at a bit to camera left and above angled down. Shot in manual exposure at +1/3 ev step above 1/2 Manual power output (gotta love the incremental steps available from the commander menu on my new Nikon D7000. Triggered from the pop up flash in commander mode with Nikon SG-3IR IR Panel. Shot in Manual focus using Live View to aid in focusing.
1/250 sec at f/8.0 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D7000

Jon and Carrie Carr

Jon and Carrie Carr, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

I photographed Jon and Carrie for their Christmas Card. I suppose I should also add 'and baby Carr'. Great timing to have the baby bump.

Strobist info: SB-900 with diffuser plate down and diffusion dome on in to 60" Impact white reflected umbrella camera left and above. SB-800 into 45" white Impact shoot through umbrella camera left and behind for rim/ hair light. SB-600 in 43" white Wescott shoot through umbrella camera right and behind for hair/rim light. Triggered with pop up commander with IR pass through filter.
1/250 sec at f/8.0 ISO 400 with "50mm f/1.8D" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D7000

Danielle and Brent

Danielle and Brent, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

The two of them were sitting together watching something off of youtube I think.
1/100 sec at f/8.0 ISO 900 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 200 mm focal length on a Nikon D7000

Brent against blue background

Brent against blue background, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Perusing through my photo archives I came across this one that I never had posted. I photographed Brent in this one in January of 2009. Almost 2 years ago. Wow, the time really changes how people look. This was after a fresh hair cut I believe. Some nice side lighting with fluorescent strips on either side. A 60 inch umbrella camera left. SB-900, 800, and 600 used. Triggered with Pop up flash in commander mode on my D80 with IR pass through filter in front.
1/200 sec at f/8.0 ISO 200 with "Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D" at 85 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Do you ever feel Different?

Do you ever feel Different?, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Or do you ever feel like you don't belong?

During winter, occasionally one of our chickens will lay an egg without a yolk. This is the result.

Strobist info: SB-900 into Impact white 60" reflected umbrella camera right and above. Triggered with pop up flash in commander mode with IR pass through filter in front.

1/250 sec at f/8.0 ISO 200 with "50mm f/1.8D" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D7000

Blue Skies over the Mountains and the Mammoth Hot Springs

Blue Skies over the Mountains and the Mammoth Hot Springs, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

Blue Skies over the Mountains and the Mammoth Hot Springs
1/250 sec at f/10 ISO 100 with "18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G VR" at 56 mm focal length on a Nikon D80

Bokeh Christmas Tree lights with Nikon D7000

Bokeh Christmas Tree lights with Nikon D7000, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

4x6 Family Photo for 2010 on Black back ground

4x6 Family Photo for 2010 on Black back ground, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

We waited until my D7000 arrived and then we made this photo. We had bought all black shirts for everyone but in the end, I had Becky change to her red cashmere sweater.

I decided that this year I absolutely wanted to make sure I had a large depth of field for focus. I laided out my tape measure and had Becky sit at around 7-7/12 feet. Using DOFmaster website, I came up with f/13 shooting at 50mm focusing at around 7 1/2 - 8 feet. This created a depth of field of acceptable focus from in the 6 feet area to the 10 feet area. With three rows, this made sure everyone was still in focus. I increased ISO up to 640 and the D7000 handled this with very little noise. I love that I can increase the power out put of my flashes with the commander menu by 1/3 ev.

Strobist info: SB-900 into 60" Impact white umbrella with black backing slightly to camera left and above. SB-800 into 43" Wescott white satin shoot through umbrella back right corner behind everyone and above for hair light.
1/200 sec at f/13 ISO 640 with "50mm f/1.8D" at 50 mm focal length on a Nikon D7000

Self lighting setup

Self lighting setup, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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 in front and above the me. 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

Thanksgiving Table set with food

Thanksgiving Table set with food, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Thanksgiving Table set with food, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Thanksgiving Table set with food, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

Take my retainer ... please!

Take my retainer ... please!, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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!

Take my retainer ... please!, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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!

Take my retainer ... please!, originally uploaded by Carl's Photography.

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

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