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Bounce Flash Bear
This was just a quick test shot as an example of bounce flash. Put it up on Flickr and it turned out to be one of my most popular shots of the year.
Bounce Flash Bear
I recently bought a Pentax AF-360FGZ flash so that I could use it’s high speed sync functionality in certain situations. Will post more images taken with the flash and my thought on it in a later post.
Off Camera Flash Workshop – January 28th and 29th 2012
Off Camera Flash on Location (Radio triggered hammerhead with Micro Apollo Softbox)
Pete Leong and I will be holding an Off Camera Flash Weekend Workshop on January 28th and 29th, 2PM to 6PM
The lesson fee is US$150 and class size is restricted to a maximum of 10 students. The course will take place at my home in Ishikawa, Okinawa and in the surrounding area.
Students should have their own SLR digital camera that they are reasonably comfortable using in manual mode. This is an intermediate level workshop. If you are not sure about things like aperture & shutter speed and how to control them then I’d recommend taking the Photography 101 class first. (The next one will be held January 14th and 15th) If you already have your own flash, sync cords, or triggers please bring them along, but Pete and I will have plenty for people to share and experiment with.
Let there be light - Take that flash off your camera
The course will start with an introduction to the types of flashes we will be using, the different methods to sync them to your camera, and ways to both mount the flash and modify the light it produces. If you think PocketWizards and snoots are characters from Harry Potter then this is going to be an eyeopener.
Off Camera Flash on Location (Radio triggered hammerhead with Micro Apollo Softbox)
We are going to practice our new skills in various situations, so you’ll have the knowledge and skills to go out and try them yourself.
Pete’s a master at balancing flash with a blazing Okinawan sun. He’s one of the busiest wedding photographers in Okinawa, if not Japan, shooting dozens of weddings a month so we’re really lucky to have him sharing his knowledge.
Off Camera Flash with Wedding Photographer Pete Leong
We’ll also work on ways to control the flash so that your subjects are lit rather than simply blasted with light.
Off Camera Flash with Wedding Photographer Pete Leong
To book a place on the course please email me at chris@travel67.com I will then send you a Paypal request for the course fee.
In the Studio – Karima
Karima Natural
A fun shoot with Karima last week. Makeup artist Summer Johnson did a natural look for the first image then flexed her artistic muscles for the second.
Karima in yellow and purple
For the natural shot I used a large octabox as the main light, for the makeup shot I used the beauty dish. You can see the different catchlights in the model’s eyes, and also the different way the light wraps around the face.
January Photography Workshops
A quick post to let people know that the dates for the two January workshops have been finalized. More information about the courses will be posted in the next few days, but wanted to get this up as soon as possible so people can keep space available in their schedules. To book a place on either course please send an email to chris@travel67.com
Photography 101 Weekend Workshop
Dates: January 14th and 15th 10AM to 6PM
Fee: US$250
Class Size: Max 4 students
Instructor: Chris Willson
Off Camera Flash Weekend Workshop
Dates: January 28th and 29th 2PM to 6PM
Fee: US$150
Class Size: Max 10 students
Instructors: Pete Leong & Chris Willson
Gogo Gaga
Gogo Gaga
All the credit for this look goes to makeup artist Summer. I think it’s a hybrid between Kill Bill’s Gogo Yubari and Lady Gaga. A big thanks to Adriesa for spending the evening looking like a glam pirate.
Wagasa Print
Wagasa Limited Edition Print
There’s a new photograph in the limited edition prints section of the TRAVEL67.com website. Orders placed before December 15th will be shipped and should arrive before Christmas.
For those living in Okinawa a selection of smaller prints are currently on sale at both the Kadena Gift Corner and the Dojo karate bar in Naha. Some of my larger prints from recent exhibitions are also on display in the Dojo so please drop by next time you’re in the city.
Space 2011
Space 2011
After her jaunt as a Flapper girl, Tomoko goes back to the future.
Of course she travels with her faithful sidekick Aibo.
Space 2011 - Puppy Love
Model: Tomoko Peters
Makeup: Summer Johnson
Space 2011 - Close Encounters
Okinawa on MTV?
Screen Grab from Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats
I had MTV’s songs of the decade on in the background while I was cleaning the house and thought I saw the word Okinawa in a country music video. Went on You Tube to check my sanity and at 2 mins 43 seconds there it is.
I think it’s a CGI billboard on an empty building. 2 seconds later the glass blows out of the windows as the singer walks past. My thoughts are that the CGI designer may have some kind of Okinawan heritage and decided to give a subtle shout out to the little island.
The Flapper
Back to the 1920’s with these shots. The beautiful Tomoko as the Flapper girl and the talented Summer Johnson on makeup.
The Flapper
Pentax 645D
Pentax 67 100mm macro with 67 to 645 adapter
Model: Tomoko Peters
Makeup: Summer Johnson
Lighting – Charcoal Grey background. Gridded Beauty Dish right side as the main light. Rectangular soft box on left , both powered by Profoto Pro-7a. Strobes triggered with PocketWizards.
And if you prefer your lighting a bit more moody…
Flapper in the Shadows
TRAVEL 67 : Chris Willson Photography 