The Photo Journey

I have been getting lots of comments on my recent Star Wars Strobist Themed week about how I do my lightsabers. So today I want to share with you my technique.

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Tags: Photoshop, self portrait, strobist, Tutorial, Video

In the last week I have had a few people ask me how I photography and process my smoke photography. So I have recorded a tutorial on how I process the images. Some of the audio is a little messy in parts, its the first time I have tried the software and will be working on better results next time.

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Tags: 17-85mm, Photoshop, setup, Smoke, strobist, Tutorial, Video, Vivitar

One of my favorite photography forums Ausphotography is currently running a Star Wars themed competition in the lead up to Star Wars Day. Obviously held on May the 4th (May the force). Being the massive Star Wars fan that I am I just had to try a few things.

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There is no data for this image.Tags: 70-200mm 17-85mm, Canon, lighting, Photoshop, setup, strobist, Toy, Vivitar

Its amazing how many times you can take a photo and in your minds eye compose what the final processing will deliver. This certainly wasn’t my initial idea but I quite like it.

The setup for this shot was rather easy.

• Lens choice was my Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII.
• Tripod for stability during manual focus
• Vivitar 285 flash -1/16th power
• 2 White foam core boards for fill light
• Table with black fabric draped over it
• Clear plastic board under Coke can
• Coke can (obvious I guess)
• Remote trigger
• Spray bottle

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Tags: 50mm, Canon, Coke, lighting, Photoshop, Replace color, strobist, Tutorial, Vivitar, Warhol