~ Pax ~

Well, I had a shoot planned with Mac tonight. It didn't work, I had 2 other models that couldn't make it and Mac thought the weather would be worse. So I went ahead and did a fun little shoot with the amazing Paxton! :) She is awesome and was very patient as I fought with my stubborn alienbees. I had fun and figured some stuff out. :)

Here is an edit, 1 ab400 and a vagabond, bare flash:

Here is an edit, 1st shot of our shoot, 1 alienbee400 on a vagabond, just a bare flash head....I really like how it turned out:

Here is an edit, all natural light, no bees:

~ Wednesday ~

I am looking forward to summer. I really want to focus on shooting location shots this summer. If I am going to do portraits I want them to be done in some really amazing locations. I want to scout of Edmonton and try and find places to shoot that are unique. I do not want to just flock to the legislature building. That has become overdone in my mind. It's always a mass of people, photographers and usually weddings fighting for locations there. I love the spots to shoot there, but have shot enough there. I want to find locations that really are off the beaten path.

I did get an AlienBee vagabond, which is a portable power supply. I want to use it on location shoots and add artificial lighting to natural light. I feel this combo will create some stunning portraits. I really can't wait until more leaves come out and it turns green. This summer of 2009 is going to be a busy one for my 40D. I hope it burns out and I can convince Jenn to buy me a 5DMII. Or maybe Tammy will throw her 5D my way out of pity. She's a high roller...that's pocket change to her. :)
-Randy