tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10953257844689875152024-03-12T21:05:13.250-10:00Mizomi PhotographyGlamour/Beauty Photographer in Maui, HawaiiMauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.comBlogger212125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-47525675401818610822020-01-23T12:10:00.000-10:002020-01-23T12:10:39.188-10:00Review - Think Tank Photo Urban Access 15 Backpack<style type="text/css">
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">A few years ago we <a href="http://mizomi.blogspot.com/2016/06/review-think-tank-photo-trifecta-10.html">reviewed the Think Tank Photo Trifecta 10 backpack</a>, a camera backpack which had the feature of being able to access the interior of the bag from both sides via two side panels. While it was a good design, there was room for improvement. Now Think Tank Photo has come out with the Urban Access series and they have sent us the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/urban-access-backpack/products/urban-access-15-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Urban Access 15</a> for review.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">The <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/urban-access-backpack/products/urban-access-15-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Urban Access 15</a> has been slightly enlarged from the Trifecta, which now allows for a dedicated laptop pocket to be added to the interior of the backpack. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Unfortunately, although this bag is advertised as being able to hold up to a 15.4” laptop,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I was not able to fit my older unibody 15” MacBook Pro into this pocket.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It was only able to slide it in about 3/4 of the way in before the fit got so tight that I would have had to use considerable force to push it in any farther.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I was able to wiggle it in a little further, but not all the way in. Plus, it then became a huge struggle to pull it back out again.</span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">If you have one of the newer MacBook Pros which are slimmer, they will probably be a better fit, but I did not have one available to test with this backpack.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>However the laptop pocket does fit my 13” MacBook Air or my 12” iPad Pro with no problem.</span></span></div>
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The front pocket of the Urban Access is very large and is accessed by releasing two magnetic claps.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The pocket is large enough to store an AD200 with MagMod accessories.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Urban Access 15 includes straps and a fold out pocket which allows you to mount a tripod to the outside of the backpack.</span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">The side panels on this backpack are wider than on the Trifecta, allowing for more access to the interior. Another improvement that has been made is that the interior panels on both sides now have pockets. </span></span><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to the larger interior, I was able to easily fit everything that I normally carry for weddings in my <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/airport-series/products/airport-navigator?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Airport Navigator roller bag</a> into the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/urban-access-backpack/products/urban-access-15-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Urban Access 15</a> (minus the 15" laptop).</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/camera-belts/products/pro-speed-belt-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Photo Pro Speedbelt</a> with Spiderholster<br />
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<br />MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-17080435420549829312019-05-02T23:02:00.001-10:002019-05-02T23:02:46.987-10:00Review - Think Tank Photo Retrospective Series V2.0<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We reviewed the <a href="http://mizomi.blogspot.com/2011/02/review-think-tank-retrospective-30.html">Think Tank Photo Retrospective 30 way back in early 2011</a>. It remains one of our favorite camera bags to use because of its durability and design. Even now after 8 years of heavy use on numerous photoshoots, the bag hardly shows any wear and tear. When Think Tank Photo recently updated their Retrospective line, I was very interested to see how they could improve an already great camera bag. Thankfully they were gracious enough to provide us with several bags to review for our readers.</div>
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Today we will be taking a look at three of the bags in the Retrospective V2.0 lineup - from left to right the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-10-v2-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Retrospective 10 V2.0</a>, <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-20-v2-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Retrospective 20 V2.0</a> & <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-30-v2-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Retrospective 30 V2.0.</a><br />
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The basic design is the same between all 3 bags, with the main difference being capacity - the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-10-v2-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Retrospective 10</a> being the smallest of the three and the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-30-v2-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Retrospective 30 </a>being the largest. </div>
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All of the bags have the same heavy duty non-removable padded strap.</div>
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A new feature for this update is that they all now have a pass-thru slot on the back to slip it over the handles of a roller bag. This was one of the main things I sorely missed on the original bag and I'm glad they added this to the 2.0 lineup.</div>
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The front flap now has a slight design accent with two metal grommets.</div>
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Like the previous version, Think Tank wisely kept their logo small and on the back of the camera bag so that the front of the camera bag remains discreet and doesn't scream " camera bag"<br />
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The front pockets are also the same as before, very roomy and able to accommodate a gripped camera body in each pocket.<br />
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The Retrospective 30 has two front pockets while both the 10 and 20 have a single front pocket.</div>
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One big change they have done in this revision is the organizational pocket (for pens, business cards, etc.) which has been moved from the inside of bag to the outer front of the bag. On the Retrospective 30 this is in a zippered compartment on the front of the bag.</div>
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While this makes for easier access to the organizational pocket, I kind of wish they had thought to relocate the velcro flaps for the front pockets to just under the zipper since the flaps block access to the zipper.</div>
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In the case of the Retrospective 10 and 20, the organizational section is outside of the zippered front pocket, which makes it easier to access.</div>
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One thing that was missing from the original Retrospective was a dedicated laptop compartment - this has been rectified in 2.0 and you can now easily fit a 15" MacBook Pro in the Retrospective 30.</div>
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Because the 10 and 20 are smaller than the 30, neither one of them can fit a 15" laptop. Specs on the site state that a 10" tablet or 12" laptop will fit but unfortunately at the time of this review I didn't have either one available to try out with these bags.<br />
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The interior of the main compartment of the original version of the Retrospective featured pockets on both sides of the bag which have been removed in version 2.0. In all the years I used the original Retrospective 30, I never really used those pockets, so I don't miss them. Their removal just makes for a cleaner looking interior.</div>
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A tethered clip is included to attach things like keys or a Think Tank Pixel Pocket memory card holder.<br />
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They have reworked the sound silencer velcro closures in this revision so that they now tuck in behind the velcro hook panel. It makes for a much cleaner appearance.<br />
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Also new to the 2.0 revision is a separate panel under the main flap which can zipped to close off the entire top of the bag. This is a useful feature for deterring pickpockets when you're traveling with the bag.<br />
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It is a bit of a struggle in the corners when trying to zip or unzip this cover.<br />
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During a typical shoot, I will usually leave this panel unzipped.<br />
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To keep it out of the way, you can attach it to the main flap using this circular spot of velcro.<br />
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The back pocket is not large enough for a laptop,<br />
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but it does easily handle a 12" iPad Pro.<br />
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To help you get an idea of the size differences between the three Retrospective bags, here is how much a 12" iPad Pro sticks out of the back pockets of the 10 and 20.</div>
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Like all Think Tank bags, a raincover is included with each Retrospective bag.<br />
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The side pockets on the original Retrospective bags were really tight and since it was difficult to get anything in and out of them, I rarely ever used them. In version 2.0, they have eliminated the pocket from one side of the bag.<br />
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They kept the horizontal strap on this side of the bag, which makes a good mounting point for a Peak Design Capture Clip.<br />
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On the other side they have thankfully made the pocket much larger and also expandable.<br />
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Unhook the strap, flip down the little panel inside the pocket...<br />
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and you can now fit a lot more than before. You can even fit a pretty decent sized water bottle in there.<br />
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I used each of these bags on several different shooting assignments over the course of several months and here is what I ended up carrying in each one:<br />
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The Retrospective 10, the smallest of the three bags, I found perfect to use as an everyday carry for stills and video.<br />
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Sony a6300 w/18-105 f4 G lens<br />
Sony a6000 backup body<br />
ND filter<br />
spare batteries<br />
spare memory cards<br />
Cheetahstand V850 flash<br />
Godox XPro S flash trigger<br />
Tascam DR10C audio recorder with lavalier microphone<br />
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Flashpoint Evolv AD200 with MagGrip attachment<br />
3 Cheetahstand V850s with MagGrip attachment<br />
MagBounce<br />
MagSphere<br />
MagSnoot<br />
MagBeam<br />
Grids/Gels<br />
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Eventually I am planning to replace the 3 V850s with 3 AD200s, which this bag will have no problem accommodating.</div>
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The Retrospective 30, the largest in the lineup - made it very easy to carry pretty much everything I needed for a typical wedding shoot.<br />
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Sony a7ii with battery grip</div>
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Tascam DR10C audio recorder with lavalier microphone</div>
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Blower</div>
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While the zippered panel does not have much in the way of padding, it does protect the back of the cameras from getting scratched by the lightstand when carried like this.</div>
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Overall, I really liked the improvements they have made to the lineup. If you are in the market for a good shoulder bag for your camera gear that is durable enough that it will probably outlive your camera gear, the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/retrospective-series/products/retrospective-30-v2-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Retrospective V2.0</a> line is definitely worth checking out.</div>
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<br />MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-21820478713443098272018-12-15T03:46:00.000-10:002018-12-15T03:46:40.668-10:00Storytelling with Photographs - Alice in Wonderland themed photoshoot with Brittney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My apologies for not having updated this blog in a while. Work has been keeping me preoccupied and though I have continued doing model photoshoots, I've been falling behind on doing the BTS posts.<br />
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I have been keeping notes on each shoot to help me remember details when I finally get around to doing the BTS write-ups, so the posts will eventually get caught up (I hope). It's just difficult to get back into writing when you haven't done it in a while.<br />
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To help me get back into the swing of things, I decided to start with something simple:<br />
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For a while now I had been wanting to experiment with photographic storytelling - creating a series of images that put together would tell an entire story. So when model Brittney Baker (one of my favorite models to work with in Maui) contacted me about doing an Alice in Wonderland styled photoshoot I quickly agreed. After a few days of prep work, we headed up to Olinda to the Waihou Spring Trail one morning for the shoot.<br />
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To prep for this shoot, I put together a simple storyline to use as a shooting guide for the different photos that we would need to take to convey the story:<br />
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<i>Alice wanders around a forest. It seems normal at first, but she starts to see things that may or may not be illusions. She eventually finds a large rabbit hole and peers into it but cannot see where it leads. She ponders for a moment, then decides to take a leap of faith.</i><br />
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Since we were there early in the morning, the light coming through the trees looked amazing, so we mainly worked with the existing light. Whenever we needed some fill light, we used a California Sunbounce Pro Silver/White reflector which we had mounted on a C-Stand.<br />
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In a couple of instances, we also used the Cheetahstand CL360 as a backlight.<br />
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Assembly of the slideshow was done in Final Cut Pro X, using various transitions and some subtle movements of the photos to imply the action of walking through the forest. Music was licensed through SongFreedom.com.<br />
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/183110672">Wandering Alice</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/mizomi">MauiPhoto</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Again my apologies for the lack of updates, and the relative brevity of this post. Lighting-wise there wasn't much to write up about, as it was mostly done with natural light. In a lot of the shots, we didn't even need to use the reflector as the existing light was already awesome. Plus when you have a fantastic model such as Brittney, you could probably light her with a $2 flashlight and she would look awesome.<br />
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Working on more BTS posts. Stay Tuned....<br />
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Both of them feature the Sound Silencer style velcro closures that allow you to set them to silent mode when you're shooting in places like a church wedding.<br />
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The interiors feature dividers - the Skin Changer comes with 3 while the Skin 50 has a single one.<br />
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The Skin 50 is large enough to hold even the Sony G Master 85mm f1.4 with the hood in place.<br />
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A Sony a6000 and two lenses (Zeiss 55 1.8 and Zeiss 35 f2.8) also fit quite nicely in this pouch.<br />
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The Skin Changer Pop Down has an expansion zipper on the bottom that lets you extend the length of the pouch<br />
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This lets you easily hold a 70-200mm lens with the hood attached.<br />
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Comparing the Skin 50 V3.0 to the older series, the material of the pouches feels slightly thicker than the 2.0 versions, yet they compress down just as flat when you need to pack them away and it doesn't feel like there's much different in weight.<br />
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The zippered pocket in the front flap has been eliminated and the zippered rain pouch access has moved to the back and is now in a velcro compartment.<br />
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The tabs that let you lock the pouch in place on your Pro Speedbelt are now slightly smaller but this doesn't affect how it attaches to your belt.<br />
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Overall my only real (small) nitpick with the 3.0 series of Skin pouches has to do with the interior lining.<br />
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On the Skin 50, there's just a single strip of velcro down the middle - which limits you to putting the divider just in the center of the bag.<br />
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If you look at the rear interior of the Skin Changer, you'll see the lining that lets you attach the velcro doesn't cover the entire back wall.<br />
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Compared to the front interior where the lining covers the entire front wall of the pouch which gives you more flexibility in placing the dividers.<br />
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I would have preferred it if both front and back walls of all the Skin Series V3.0 pouches were like this front wall lining of the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/skin-pouches/products/skin-changer-pop-down-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Skin Changer 3.0</a>. But this is just a small nitpick and overall the updates are quite nice.<br />
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Think Tank Photo recently overhauled their modular belt series of pouches and made a bunch of changes and refinements. Today we're taking a look at the updated <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/speed-changer-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Photo Speed Changer v3.0</a> and how it differs from v2.0 of the same bag.<br />
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Size-wise, V3.0 and 2.0 are about the same. Front pockets have been enlarged and now cover the entire front of the bag.<br />
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V3.0 eliminates the zippered pocket on the front face of the bag which makes for a cleaner look.<br />
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It also changes the location of the rain cover. Instead of a zippered pocket on the bottom front of the bag, it is now accessed by a velcro compartment at the bottom rear. It is also non-removable.<br />
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In V3.0, the rain cover is stored underneath the bag as opposed to V2.0 where the cover was stuffed up in the front wall of the bag. This change reduces the bulkiness of the bag from front to back.<br />
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On the back of the bag, the modular attachment point has been modified slightly - the plastic locking tab no longer extends into the velcro area. This change does not really change how it attaches to a Pro Speedbelt though, just more of a refinement.<br />
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The front organizational pocket remains the same, with slight color tweaks to the trim.<br />
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The main compartment remains unchanged except for some minor cosmetic changes.<br />
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Overall the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/speed-changer-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Speed Changer V3.0</a> is a nice update from the previous version. Much cleaner, more refined look and I'm glad they kept the organizational pocket (<a href="http://mizomi.blogspot.com/2018/06/gear-review-think-tank-photo-hubba.html">something that I really missed on the updated Hubba Hiney 3.0</a>). I also like the change they made to the rain pouch access.<br />
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<br />MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-56849105609874881992018-07-10T13:56:00.000-10:002018-07-10T13:56:09.258-10:00Gear Review - Think Tank Photo Camera Clip Adapter 3.0Think Tank Photo recently refreshed their popular modular component system and sent us a couple of items for review. Since wedding season has just gotten underway, we had the chance to take these out into the field to see how they compare to previous versions.<br />
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This is the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/camera-clip-adapter-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Camera Clip Adapter v3.0</a> which is a padded support to be used with either the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip or the SpiderPro/SpiderLight Camera Holster system.<br />
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Both Peak Design and Spider holster make their own versions of padded supports for their systems and I've used all of them.<br />
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Here's the Think Tank Camera Clip Adapter V3.0 compared to the Peak Design Pro Pad v2. As you can see, the Think Tank padding is much more substantial.<br />
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Even though I'm a big fan of Peak Design and own almost all of the products they have launched, they tend to lean more on aesthetics rather than functionality. Below is the Think Tank compared to both v1 and v2 of the Peak Design Pro Pads.<br />
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Peak Design's original Pro Pad also gave you the choice of horizontal/vertical mounting, but their latest version (v2) only allows horizontal mounting.<br />
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One of the benefits of the Think Tank version is even though the packaging shows the Peak Design Capture Clip mounts horizontally, the Peak Design Capture Clips (both V2 and V3) can be mounted in either vertical or horizontal configurations.<br />
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The Think Tank Capture Clip Adapter also has more padding than the Spider Holster Pad.<br />
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These stitches prevented the Spider Holster from seating in all the way.</div>
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I contacted Justin at Think Tank Photo's customer service and was told this was probably a manufacturing defect and so they shipped out a replacement right away. Unfortunately the replacement had the exact same stitching.</div>
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So I contacted Justin again and was assured that this was also a defect - those two stitches are not supposed to be there. They are currently looking into this issue and he assured me this this issue will be corrected.</div>
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Instead of waiting for them to send a second replacment, and in order to get this review out in a timely manner, what I ended up doing was use a knife to carefully cut away the two stitching errors.</div>
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Once that was done, the Spiderholster slid in all the way and fit snugly against the pad like it is supposed to.</div>
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Let me be clear - I do NOT recommend doing this modification on your own as you could very easily injure yourself if you're not careful. If your Camera Clip Adapter has these stitching errors, notify Think Tank Photo's customer service for a replacement.</div>
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Using the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/camera-clip-adapter-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Capture Clip Adapter V3.0</a> with a gripped Sony a7rii and a 70-200mm lens on several wedding and model shoots, it made a world of difference compared to the Peak Design pad or the Spider Holster Pad. There's just no comparison - it beats them by a mile.</div>
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After using the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/camera-clip-adapter-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Photo Camera Clip Adapter 3.0</a> for two weeks, my verdict is this:<br />
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Don't even bother with either the Peak Design Pro Pad or SpiderHolster's pad and just get this. If you use the Think Tank belt system with either the Spider Holster or Peak Design Capture Clip, the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/camera-clip-adapter-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Capture Clip Adapter v3.0</a> is definitely a must have.</div>
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One of the things I enjoy most about photographing models is meeting people from all over the world so when the opportunity came along to work with Russian model Anya who contacted me via Model Mayhem, I did not hesitate.<br />
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We both had tight schedules during the time she was visiting Maui, so we had very little time to arrange a shoot together. Luckily, we were able to pull off two photoshoots that incorporated three separate locations.<br />
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We started early in the morning in Kapalua, in a jungle setting. Had to put up with a lot of mosquitos, but it was so worth it beacuse the morning light coming through the trees was amazing.<br />
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For lighting we used a Cheetahstand CL360 in a small white shoot thru umbrella as our main light with the sun as her backlight. <br />
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On a couple of poses we had some hard sunlight coming through the trees and falling on Anya so we propped up a Lastolite Trigrip Diffuser Panel to keep that off of her as needed.<br />
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Anya is definitely one of the bravest models I've met, lying down in the middle of the jungle like that without caring about the hundreds of spiders, centipedes, or the many other creepy crawlies that were probably underneath all that. Just thinking about all that gives me the heebie-jeebies!<br />
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We then rushed to our second location in Kapalua which was at Dragon's Teeth. I've shot on the north side of this spot before with a few other models, but because of the position of the sun around the time we got there, Anya and I went to the opposite side of the rocks to find some shaded areas to work with.<br />
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Anya changed into her Bohemian look for this set.<br />
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Because this area is very windy, any light modifiers such as a softbox or umbrella would have immediately ended up in the ocean. The extremely rocky terrain also made it difficult to find a spot near the model to position the lights close to her and still be out of the frame. We ended up shooting the light from a fair distance - two Cheetahstand CL-360s provided just a touch of light.</div>
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The next day was a short photoshoot at Makena Cove in the morning. Used the Cheetahstand CL-360 in a Cheetahstand QSB silver beauty dish.</div>
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On this day it was slightly over cast, so we didn't have to fight the sun too much. The flash was used just to add a bit of fill as needed.<br />
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Really enjoyed working with Anya on this series of images. My only regret was that I forgot to have her teach me how to swear in Russian. ;-)<br />
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On the left and right sides are two small pockets which are sized perfectly for 4 AA batteries each (for a total of 8 extra batteries).<br />
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If you're a fan of the Godox series of hotshoe flashes that feature the lithium ion battery packs, those batteries will also fit in the side pockets - though it's a pretty tight fit and you won't be able to close the cover flap.<br />
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The front face of the pouch has a large stretchy pocket which can hold an 8-cell external battery pack such as the Canon CP-E3.<br />
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The Flash Mob V3.0 will accommodate just about any type of hotshoe flash - with or without modifiers.<br />
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The Godox AD200 fits just fine as well.<br />
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With the recent release of the extension head for the AD200, at first I thought I could run it from the pouch.</div>
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However, that would block the vents on the sides of the AD200 and lead to overheating. A better solution is to use either the Peak Design Capture clip or the Spiderholster and attach it to the ThinkTank Camera Clip Adapter instead.<br />
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Like the rest of the V3.0 Modular series, the rain cover has now been integrated into the bottom rear of the pouch, allowing for quicker one-handed access.<br />
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The top of the pouch is designed in such a way that it can be flipped open so that you have quicker access to your flash. Useful if you want to keep a modifier on the flash during a run and gun shoot.<br />
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If you use the MagMod series of flash modifiers, the pouch can accommodate a flash with a MagGrip installed.<br />
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For weddings I usually keep a Godox V850 flash with a MagGrip attachment in this pouch. I store a MagGrid and MagGel holder in the front pocket.<br />
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This allows me to snap on a MagSphere or a MagBounce to the front of the pouch when I'm not using it.<br />
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Overall the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/flash-mob-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank Flash Mob V3.0</a> is a great way to keep a hotshoe flash handy when you're running and gunning.<br />
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Went to the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) trade show a while back and since both the Star Trek Experience is no longer there and I'm not into drinking or gambling, I had some free time to schedule a couple of photoshoots and make some new contacts in Las Vegas. The first of our two shoots was with Natasha, a model I met through Model Mayhem.<br />
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For this shoot we were working out of a TINY hotel room, so it was a challenge to try to find angles that would look good. Decided to use mostly prime lenses and shoot wide open to throw the background out of focus as much as possible. This entire shoot was done with the <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029860-REG/sony_ilce6000l_b_alpha_a6000_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x508419/SID/DFF">Sony a6000</a> with 3 lenses - the <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/892387-REG/Sony_sel35f18_35mm_F_1_8_Optical_Steady.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x386151/SID/DFF">35mm f1.8 OSS</a>, <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001008-REG/sony_sel50f18_b_50mm_f_1_8_lens_black.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x460046/SID/DFF">50mm f1.8 OSS</a> and the <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001011-REG/sony_selp18105g_18_105mm_f_4_g_lens.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x460048/SID/DFF">PZ18-105mm F4 G OSS lens</a>.<br />
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Our first set was a simple headshot next to a window. We improvised a reflector by holding up a white shoot thru umbrella right next to the model's face just out of the right side of the camera frame.<br />
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Not only was the room tiny, the furnishings were so old that they still had an old tube style television instead of a newer flat screen LCD or LED. In this shot of Natasha in a black evening dress we hid that by carefully positioning the camera angle so that we could hide it behind her.<br />
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The lighting for this shoot was mostly natural window light mixed with a <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1341890-REG/godox_adk360iic_ttl_witstro_flash_kit.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x836589/SID/DFF">Cheetahstand (Godox) CL360</a> with a white mushroom adapter firing into the ceiling next to the camera position. <br />
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A <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1341869-REG/godox_v850ii_kit_li_on_camera_flash.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x828651/SID/DFF">Cheetahstand (Godox)V850</a> in a <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/820997-REG/Westcott_2337_Apollo_Strip_16_x.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/DFF/d10-v21-t1-x322551/SID/DFF">Westcott Apollo Strip</a> was used to add edge lighting to the model.<br />
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The same lighting setup was used in this shot of Natasha reclining on the bed in her second evening dress.<br />
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Natasha was as great model to work with. Was even up for having some fun with a "geek glamour" type shot. Again we used the camera position to hide unwanted elements in the background. Sometimes it came down to where if either she or the camera moved even an inch to either side, we'd see stuff in the background. Lots of trial and error on this shoot.<br />
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To close this shoot, Natasha changed into a white mens shirt and we had her recline on the bed for a few implied shots. Would have liked to have gotten a higher vantage point for the camera, but the low ceiling didn't give us enough clearance to frame her properly.<br />
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All in all it was a lot of fun for my first official photoshoot in Las Vegas. A big Mahalo to Natasha for being such a great subject to photograph!<br />
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The <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Hubba Hubba Hiney </a>is one of our favorite Think Tank Bags to use when shooting with a mirrorless setup. Think Tank Photo recently came out with a V3.0 of this bag and although they do have an introductory video on their website, we received a sample to review and go a little bit deeper into the changes they have made compared to the older version.<br />
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You can find the specs for this bag on <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Think Tank's product page.</a> Overall the size/weight is about the same. Color-wise they've gone with all black this time around which I personally prefer.</div>
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The loops to connect the shoulder strap have been replaced by metal D-rings.<br />
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They've also changed the rain pouch. In the previous version, the rain pouch was completely removable and was hidden in a zippered section between the front pocket and the main compartment.</div>
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In the new version, the rain pouch is now a part of the bag, and is is stored underneath the bag instead of between the front pocket and main compartment. This means less bulk in the wall between the front pocket and the main compartment.</div>
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This is accessed from the bottom rear of the bag and is closed with velcro instead of a zipper - making it easier to quickly take out and cover the bag with one hand while you're holding your camera. This is a welcome change for me - since I shoot a lot of weddings at the beach, over time the salt air can cause metal zippers to jam when they're not used much.</div>
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Inside the main compartment has not changed much if at all. Some minor cosmetic differences but that's about it.</div>
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There are a couple of big changes though. One of the most notable changes is to the back of the bag - the belt loops are still there, but the velcro and plastic tab have been removed. </div>
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In version 3.0, the organizational pockets and the tether have been removed.</div>
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Overall, the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney-v3-0?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Hubba Hubba Hiney v3.0</a> is still a very useful bag for mirrorless shooters. I'm able to fit a Sony a6300, 10-18mm wide angle lens, 35mm and 50mm prime lenses stacked on top of each other, and a small flash in the main compartment. Although I like the change to the rain cover, I really wish they had kept the organizational features of the front pocket and also the velcro style belt loops on the back of the bag.<br />
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For reference, we will be comparing them to the Streetwalker Harddrive backpack v1.<br />
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(from left to right - Streetwalker Harddrive v1.0, Streetwalker Harddrive v2.0, & Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0)<br />
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We're going to skip over the usual tech specs of each backpack, as you can see all the measurements on the product pages at the Think Tank Photo website.<br />
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Size-wise, the bags are all pretty much the same. There are minor differences once you get into the bags.<br />
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The typical loadout we use in these bags when on wedding and event assignments consists of:<br />
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3 camera bodies - the Sony a7rii, Sony a7ii, and the Sony a6300 - both a7 series cameras have Sony battery grips, Peak Design Clutch handstraps and Spiderholter plates attached.<br />
Zeiss 24-70 f4 lens<br />
Zeiss 16-35 f4 lens<br />
Sony 70-200 f4 G lens<br />
Sony 85mm f1.8 G Master lens<br />
Sony 30mm Macro lens<br />
Sony Fisheye lens<br />
Sony 10-18 f4 lens (mainly for the a6300)<br />
Think Tank memory card case with 8-32GB Sandisk cards<br />
Think Tank battery case with 4 extra batteries<br />
2 - Yongnuo flashes and Yongnuo transmitter<br />
MagMod Maggrips attached, with grid and gel set.<br />
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<a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/streetwalker-series/products/streetwalker-harddrive-v2?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Streetwalker Harddrive v2.0</a><br />
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For the following images, the v1 is pictured on the left, and the v2.0 is on the right.<br />
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(v1 on the left, v2.0 on the right)</div>
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The Streetwalker series of backpacks is already one of the best camera backpacks around, so there wasn't much the people at Think Tank Photo could improve upon. Most of the changes in v2.0 are very minor compared to v1.0.<br />
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Outside the bags look very similar:<br />
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Below on the v2.0 on the right you can see where they moved the loops for the tripod attachment straps from the top of the bag to the front just above the outside pocket. This allows you to access the inside of the bag while still having the tripod attached to the outside of your backpack.</div>
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Access to the laptop/tablet section has moved from the side of the bag to the top of the backpack.<br />
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The laptop compartment is now a completely separate compartment from the main interior of the backpack and also includes a slot for an iPad.</div>
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Inside the layout is pretty much the same as the v1<br />
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If you look closely at the top section of the bag, you'll see a small change.<br />
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On the v1 where the laptop section starts, you can see a small shelf - this is was because the laptop section of the v1 was a sectioned off part of the main interior. On the right in the v2.0, since the laptop section is now completely separate from the main bag, that shelf is now gone.<br />
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Below you can see how the same camera body (Sony a7rII with battery grip and Spiderholster plate attached) looks in both bags:<br />
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As you can see, there's not much difference in depth between the two bags.<br />
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The other small change is to one of the long dividers near the bottom of the bag. They made it hinged so that you can position it over to the side to make room for another camera body with lens attached. While you could do this with the older v1 bag, it's easier to do now on the v2.0.<br />
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So you can now store both camera bodies with the lenses attached if you want.<br />
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<a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/streetwalker-series/products/streetwalker-rolling-backpack-v2?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0</a><br />
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I don't recall ever seeing a v1 of the Streetwalker rolling backpack. The only rolling bags with backpack straps I've seen from Think Tank were the Airport Security v2.0 and the Airport Takeoff.<br />
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Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0 compared to Airport Security v2.0:<br />
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The Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0 gives you the option of using it as just a roller bag, or as a backpack, or as a roller bag with the backpack straps tucked in the bottom for fast access.<br />
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Compared to the Airport Security v.0, the Streetwalker Rolling Backpack is a lot more comfortable on your back since there is much more padding.<br />
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Compared to the Streetwalker Hard Drive v2.0, the layout of the inside of the backpack is pretty much the same.<br />
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(Streetwalker Harddrive v2.0 on left, Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0 on right)</div>
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On the Rolling Backpack, the laptop section has been moved to the inside of the front flap:<br />
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Since the backpack incorporates a telescoping handle, the sides and bottom are slightly deeper than the middle portion of the bag. Below you can see the bag with and without the dividers.<br />
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The bag is almost deep enough for a Sony 70-200 f4 G lens to fit standing up (Streetwalker Harddrive v2.0 on left, Rolling Backpack on right).<br />
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The bag is more than deep enough for a gripped body (Sony A7rii with battery grip and Spiderholster plate attached)<br />
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The upper section of the bag is shallower, so a gripped body might stick out a bit, which would put pressure on the hotshoe.<br />
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I usually get around this by turning the camera over on the side.<br />
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It holds the same amount of gear as the Streetwalker Harddrive:<br />
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The addition of the handle and wheels to the Streetwalker backpack does add more weight. The Streetwalker Harddrive v2.0 is 4.5lbs while the Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0 is 8.2lbs, so that is a tradeoff you will have to consider.<br />
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Both of these bags were used on several wedding assignments and both bags were very comfortable to wear and securely held our gear just as well as the Streetwalker Harddrive v1.<br />
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We did notice when using the rolling backpack, that we tended to use it more as a rolling bag instead of as a backpack, mainly due to the added weight of the handle and wheels.<br />
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When traveling interisland, we really liked the fact that the narrower profile of the rolling backpack (as opposed to the Airport Security v2.0 ) made it much easier when rolling it through the aisle of the plane.<br />
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If you are looking for a solid camera backpack that's comfortable and not overly huge, the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/streetwalker-series/products/streetwalker-harddrive-v2?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Streetwalker Harddrive v2.0</a> is a great backpack for you to consider. If you already have v1 of this bag however, there aren't that many changes/improvements that would warrant upgrading to the v2.0<br />
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The <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/streetwalker-series/products/streetwalker-rolling-backpack-v2?rfsn=140053.3fb767">Streetwalker Rolling Backpack v2.0</a> is a nice addition to the Streetwalker lineup, but the added weight means you probably will want to use it mainly as a roller instead of a backpack, especially if you have a lot of gear.<br />
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One of the most valuable lessons I learned in photography came from Master Photographer Irvin Yamada, who told me to "learn to see the light". If you look carefully, you can find amazing natural light for your subjects. Even in the middle of a crowded city like Tokyo.<br />
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Recently I had the good fortune of working again with one of my favorite models in Japan - the always amazing <a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/744472" target="_blank">Kayo</a>. I first met Kayo-san years ago through <a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/744472" target="_blank">Model Mayhem</a> and every time we collaborate on a shoot, it's always a lot of fun. Though this was sort of a last minute impromptu shoot, we were able to create some great images in a short amount of time with very minimal gear.<br />
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The nice thing about shooting in Tokyo in December when the sun is low in the sky is that there are lots of pools of reflected light coming from the low sunlight bouncing off of the many windows and glass walls of the buildings around you. By simply walking around, you can find lots of places where you can get both a front light and back light. Then all you need to do is put your subject in that spot.<br />
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These were all shot in a park next to our hotel - no need for a reflector or even fill flash. Pretty much everything was shot with the sun behind the model and the reflection from a nearby window filling in the front.<br />
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Everything was shot on a Sony a7ii with either the 55mm f1.8 Zeiss lens or the Sony 70-200 f4 G lens.<br />
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At one point we did get stopped by a security patrolman who informed us that doing a photoshoot in this park without a permit was not allowed, so we moved to a spot on a bridge just outside the park to continue our shoot.<br />
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The 55mm f1.8 Zeiss was a lens that I had just picked up on this trip and I really liked how it looked shooting wide open. <br />
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I'm really glad that I had the chance to work with Kayo-san after such a long time. Not only did I get to hang out with an old friend, it also gave me the chance to test out a new lens and get more practice in "Seeing the light".MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-91171566851193927492016-10-25T20:30:00.002-10:002016-10-25T20:33:50.030-10:00First Shoot for Zivity - Morticia Addams Boudoir with Floofie<div style="text-align: center;">
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Had the opportunity to work with model Floofie when she was here in Maui again, and this time we collaborated on a Morticia Addams themed boudoir photoshoot to be featured on the <a href="https://www.zivity.com/models/Floofie/photosets/110" target="_blank">Zivity</a> website.<br />
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For lighting and set reference, we looked at scenes from the movie <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KBSWXCE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00KBSWXCE&linkCode=as2&tag=mizomiphotog-20&linkId=6X2PN25TKNSPWNRH" target="_blank">"The Addams Family" starring Angelica Huston</a>. As we had limited time and a minimal crew to setup and shoot, we had to stay very simple with our set. We decided to go with creating a corner of Morticia's bedroom.<br />
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The background is a folding panel and tree from Pier 1 Imports. Next to that is a grey backdrop from Botero backgrounds. This would serve as our bedroom walls.<br />
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The bed was simply a desk covered with a down comforter and some blue satin sheets from Ross Dress 4 Less. <br />
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We used 4 Alien Bee 800s lights with grids to light this set:<br />
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1 AB800 was set up behind the folding panels, fitted with a grid and a blue gel. This was fired into the wall of the studio directly behind the panel to blow it out and give the impression of moonlight streaming into the room.<br />
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The tree was positioned behind the panel to add some texture to the shot.<br />
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The Botero background was positioned on a C-stand to intersect with the edge of the panel to create the corner of our bedroom set. We lit that with an AB800 with a grid and a red gel.<br />
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A 3rd AB800 with a grid was positioned high above the set on another C-stand behind the model for her hair light.<br />
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A 4th AB800 was used as her main light. To keep the lighting consistent with the look of the film, this was gridded and aimed at the model's face.<br />
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We deliberately chose not to use any softboxes to light our model as we wanted to keep the feel of old hollywood style lighting and to match the look of the film.<br />
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We shot this series mainly with a Sony a7rii and a Canon 85mm f1.2L lens mounted with a Fotodiox adapter. For the headshots, we switched to the Sony 70-200mm f4 G Lens.<br />
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For shots with the full Morticia Addams dress, I wanted to use a ring light to add a little bit of fill to see the texture of the dress. Unfortunately the mount for the ring light was broken and there was no way to mount it on a stand. We opted to place it on the floor and bounce it into a white V flat instead, which worked out pretty well.<br />
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See the entire NSFW set on <a href="https://www.zivity.com/models/Floofie/photosets/108" target="_blank">Zivity</a>!<br />
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Back when I was still shooting with Canon DSLRs, I lugged everything around with the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/airport-series/products/airport-security-v2?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Think Tank Airport Security 2.0</a>. This is still one of the best camera roller bags I've ever owned - it holds a TON of gear:<br />
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When I switched over to Sony mirrorless cameras, I found that the Airport Security 2.0 was now too big for my needs. Since the majority of the interior of the bag is around 8" deep, the smaller lenses of the Sony system like the 55mm f1.8 Zeiss just disappear.<br />
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So I started looking around for a smaller roller bag that would be better suited for the smaller bodies and lenses. Then I looked at <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/airport-series/products/airport-roller-derby?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Think Tank Photo's Airport Roller Derby Rolling Camera Case</a>.<br />
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Smaller, shallower, and nearly 3 pounds lighter than the Airport Security 2.0, the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/airport-series/products/airport-roller-derby?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Airport Roller Derby</a> is almost perfect for a professional mirrorless shooter.<br />
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This bag holds everything I take to a typical wedding shoot:<br />
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Sony a7RII body + battery grip<br />
Sony a7II body + battery grip<br />
Sony A6300 body<br />
10-18mm f4 Sony lens<br />
16-35mm f4 FE Zeiss lens<br />
24-70mm f4 FE Zeiss lens<br />
70-200mm f4 FE Sony G lens<br />
85mm f1.4 FE Sony G Master lens<br />
55mm f1.8 FE Zeiss lens<br />
35mm f2.8 FE Zeiss lens<br />
30mm f3.5 Sony Macro lens<br />
Phottix Mitros+ flash (2)<br />
Phottix Odin transmitter<br />
Think Tank Pixel Pocket Rocket with 10 SDXC cards<br />
Sony USB portable power supply<br />
12" iPad Pro + Apple Pencil<br />
13" Macbook Air + power supply<br />
10 Sony batteries<br />
Sony Battery charger<br />
Rotolight Neo LED light<br />
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All of this fits perfectly in the Roller Derby, and still leaves room for more.<br />
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Most of the central space in the Roller Derby is about 7" deep and the sides are about 8" deep.<br />
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While you might think a one inch shallower depth (compared to the deeper Airport Security) is minor, it makes a huge difference when accessing the smaller lenses of mirrorless systems.</div>
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The two a7 series bodies with battery grips fit perfectly in the deeper sides of the bag.<br />
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They are also deep enough to make dual layers, which is what we did for our two Phottix flashes.<br />
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Because of the way the Roller Derby is designed, the bottom of the main compartment actually extends past the zippered opening by about an inch. This means there is a slight overhang which is something to keep in mind when configuring the layout of your gear.</div>
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You probably will not want to put smaller things like your card wallet in that part of the bag as it will be difficult to get to. I chose to let the longer items like the 70-200 lens and the Phottix flashes use up most of that space. The 85mm in the middle is a little difficult to get out at times, so I'm still experimenting with the organization.<br />
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On every flight I've been on, both inter-island and international, the aisles are just barely wider than the width of your typical two wheeled carry-on suitcase. Since most rolling camera cases are similarly sized, they just barely fit through the aisle of the plane and then only if you roll it in the exact center of the aisle.<br />
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Whenever I rolled a two wheeled camera case behind me when getting off on or off the plane, it would almost always end up catching a stray hanging seatbelt buckle and cause me to stop and make everyone behind me wait while I untangled it. <br />
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Eventually I got tired of this happening and just started carrying the bag in front of me to save time whenever we exited the plane, which kind of defeated the purpose of having carry-on luggage with wheels in the first place.</div>
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With the four wheeled design of the Roller Derby, this is no longer an issue. By simply rotating the bag and rolling it in front of me, it easily glides down the center of the aisle with lots of space on either side.<br />
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If you're a mirrorless shooter in the market for a rolling camera case, I highly recommend checking out the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/airport-series/products/airport-roller-derby?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Think Tank Airport Roller Derby</a>. While it doesn't have some of the features of the larger Airport Security 2.0, the more compact size is better suited for the smaller bodies of mirrorless systems. If you travel a lot, you will REALLY appreciate the 4-wheeled design.<br />
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<br />MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-11342168406876640872016-06-13T16:46:00.000-10:002016-06-13T16:46:59.962-10:00Review - Think Tank Photo Trifecta 10 Backpack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When shooting weddings on the beach, I usually prefer to work out of a shoulder bag or a belt system. Each has their own pros and cons and as a result, I'm always on the lookout for ways to keep my gear accessible to me when shooting events.<br />
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Think Tank Photo recently announced their new <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/trifecta-series/products/trifecta-10-dslr-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Trifecta Series Backpacks</a> and I had the chance to review one for a few weeks to see if I could use it in a typical wedding scenario.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/trifecta-series/products/trifecta-10-dslr-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Trifecta 10</a> is similar in size and shape to the <a href="http://mizomi.blogspot.com/2015/04/review-think-tank-urban-approach-15.html" target="_blank">Urban Approach 15</a>, which I've also reviewed on this site in the past.<br />
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There are currently two models in the Trifecta series of backpacks - the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/trifecta-series/products/trifecta-8-mirrorless-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Trifecta 8</a>, which is intended for use with smaller mirrorless systems, and the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/trifecta-series/products/trifecta-10-dslr-backpack?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Trifecta 10</a>, which is designed for DSLRs.<br />
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Even though I shoot with the Sony mirrorless system I chose to review the Trifecta 10. This is mainly because I tend to use battery grips on my Sony a7II cameras when shooting weddings, which makes the bodies larger than the average mirrorless camera.<br />
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First thing to note out of the box, unlike Think Tank Photos other bags, the Trifecta 10 does not come with a lot of extra dividers.<br />
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You get 3 - count 'em, 3 dividers. Plus the main divider that splits up the backpack. That's it. <br />
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These dividers are much sturdier than the average camera bag divider, as they help support the structure of the bag itself. One of the issues I've run into with typical soft removable camera bag inserts is that eventually the inner foam material has a tendency to fold over on itself inside the divider, so you have to massage it back into shape. That shouldn't happen with these sturdier dividers.<br />
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I spoke to a Think Tank Photo rep and was told that they can ship you additional dividers if you need, but this is how it comes standard. If you like to haul a lot of additional gear with you, <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/streetwalker-series/products/streetwalker-harddrive?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Think Tank Photo's Streetwalker series</a> will better fit your needs.<br />
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The Trifectas are unique among Think Tank's lineup of backpacks in that it they are the only backpacks that Think Tank Photo has designed with side access zippers so that you can access the contents from both sides of the backpack while still wearing it over your shoulder. This concept has been done by other camera bag manufacturers where they have a side opening for just a camera with 1 lens attached, but Think Tank goes a bit further by letting you access a whole half of the bag from each side.<br />
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On the inside of the left side of the bag are some pockets that will fit memory cards and a couple of spare batteries.<br />
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The bag can also be opened from the other side.<br />
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They probably could have added some more pockets on this side. As it is, this is a bit of wasted space.<br />
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The iPad pocket will hold up to a 10in tablet. 12" iPad Pro users like myself are out of luck.<br />
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The Trifecta 10 comes with an integrated waist belt.<br />
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This allows you to swing the pack around to the front and hold it horizontally to you like a tray table so that you can access your gear from the back of the bag while still having the bag on you as opposed to taking the pack off and laying it down.<br />
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This is a handy feature and I'm wondering why they did not also include that on the Trifecta 8.<br />
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Though would be nice if they could design it so that you could tuck the straps away when you don't want to use them.<br />
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Like other Think Tank bags, the Trifecta 10 also includes a raincover.<br />
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The Trifecta 10 is very comfortable to wear. The padding, especially the lumbar support, is a bit thicker than other bags. </div>
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One thing that I liked on the Urban Approach 15 that I missed on the Trifecta 10 was the handle on the back of the bag that you could use to slip over the handle of your roller bag. I wish Think Tank could have found a way to also incorporate that feature here as well.</div>
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Something else I noticed - most other Think Tank backpacks have the style of zippers that can be padlocked like this:<br />
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On the Trifecta 10, however, the zippers are not lockable.<br />
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I kind of understand their thinking on this one - as the large opening of the backpack is concealed against your back when you are wearing it, no one can open it but you.<br />
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However that still leaves both side panels accessible, so be aware of this if you are wearing this bag in a crowded area. I would have preferred if Think Tank had standardized on the lockable zippers for all three access panels.<br />
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There is a compartment on the top of the bag which is not accessible from the back or side panel.<br />
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This is roomy enough to fit a flash and remote trigger.<br />
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The pocket is also large enough to fit a water bottle if you don't need to carry your tripod.<br />
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I tested this bag out on a few beach weddings with the following gear:<br />
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Although the Trifecta 10 is designed for DSLR systems with one body and the 3 main workhorse lenses, it works equally well for mirrorless systems as well. An added benefit is that you can fit a second backup mirrorless body - essential for anyone shooting weddings. If you're shooting with a DSLR setup, I think you might have difficulty getting a second body in there with your three zooms, especially if you have battery grips. Like I mentioned before, this is not the bag for you if you need to carry a lot of gear. It's mainly designed for a single camera body and three main zoom lenses.<br />
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In actual use, I found the side access panels quite useful when I needed to switch lenses. While it was not as fast as using a belt system like the <a href="https://www.thinktankphoto.com/collections/modular-component-sets/products/modular-component-set-v2?rfsn=140053.3fb767" target="_blank">Think Tank Modular set</a>, I did like the fact that my gear was more protected from the elements by being in the bag as opposed to being in pouches on my belt. I also liked using it better than a shoulder or sling bag as the weight was distributed to both shoulders instead of just one.<br />
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It also made it easier for times when I needed to get the gear off of my body so that I could climb up a tree or lie down low in the sand to get a shot - situations that would normally be problematic when using a belt pouch system. With everything housed in the Trifecta I could quickly take off the bag, hang it on my lightstand, and go get the shot.<br />
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Swinging the Trifecta around to the front and accessing gear from the back while the waistbelt held the bag on me - "tray table position" - was a nice feature, but in practice I found I didn't use it much in that manner. In actual use, it was faster to just use the side panels to grab a lens and swap it.<br />
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Also when using the bag in "tray table position", the entire weight of the backpack is in front of you supported only by the unpadded belt around your waist. <br />
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This made it a bit unwieldy as the bag kept wanting to tilt forward. This is mostly because I had more gear in this bag than the designers intended.<br />
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To counteract this, I would put one foot forward and rest the bottom of the bag against the upper thigh. This had the effect of tilting the top of the backpack back towards me which made it slightly more stable and easier to access the contents of the bag.<br />
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While I didn't feel that the belt buckle was in any danger of unbuckling while using the bag in this manner, I preferred not to use the bag in this position too often.<br />
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I also wished you could access the top compartment of the bag from the back and side panels. That would have been more useful.<br />
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Overall I liked this new backpack from Think Tank Photo. The side access panels are actually pretty handy to use and as long as you're not planning to haul a lot of gear around, you should definitely check out this bag. <br />
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My apologies for the lack of recent posts in this blog. We've still been shooting and taking BTS notes from each shoot, but haven't had the time to organize and do the writeups on them.<br />
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Early last year I had the chance of working once again with one of my favorite teams - Luke and Jen. We started with shooting a Jungle Queen theme, which then evolved into a Ninja shoot and we finished off at sunset with swimwear on the beach. Three very different kiinds of looks in one day.<br />
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We shot in Kepaniwai Park in Iao Valley, starting at a big banyan tree in the middle of the park. This tree has lots of interesting nooks and crannies to put a model in and around.<br />
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For our first set, Jen selected an Ujena swimsuit which fit perfectly with our jungle theme.<br />
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We lit this first series of images with the Cheetahstand CL360 in a QWBD White collapsible Beauty Dish. This was boomed up overhead with a painter's extension pole modified with a Kacey adapter.<br />
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To light up the inside of the tree behind our model, a Cheetahstand V850 with a Saberstrip modifier was attached to one of the inner branches with a Justin Clamp.<br />
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Working with Jen is a lot like photographing a comic book super heroine or an action figure come to life. It is simply amazing to watch her when she flexes her muscles.<br />
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<i>You really need to see it in person - it's like she has built-in Iron Man armor under her skin.</i><br />
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Moving around to the other side of the tree, we shot some reclining poses. This spot did have a slight issue where we were getting dappled light on the model's body so we diffused that with a California SunSwatter.<br />
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Wanted a bit more edge light behind the model than the existing natural light was giving us so we moved the Saberstrip to a spot behind the banyan tree.<br />
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One of the advantages of working with an athletic model like Jen is that you can experiment with ideas you normally wouldn't dare to try. Like climbing WAAAAAY up to the top of that tree.<br />
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We then headed over to the Japanese garden area of the park to do our Ninja look. <br />
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Here we experimented with shooting "day for night" - using a tungsten white balance in camera and underexposing the image to give a feeling of a moonlit night. The flashes were gelled with MagMod CTO gels.<br />
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For these images we went with a different style of treatment in Adobe Lightroom for more of a "300" or "Ultimate Fighter" kind of look.<br />
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This ninja weapon is called a <i>kyoketsu shoge</i>, and has a long rope with a metal ring on the end which is used to ensnare an opponent. To simulate her actually using it in combat, the metal ring was held next to the camera as the shot was taken. This had the added effect of creating a leading line to the subject.<br />
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I've had these martial arts weapons for years and have always wanted to incorporate them into photoshoots. Jen is one of the few models that had the physique that matched the look I wanted for these.<br />
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One of the things I noticed after the shoot was that the kanji on her headband was upside down so I had to fix it in post. <br />
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For sunset we headed out to Makena Cove beach. Lucky for us there were no weddings that day, so we were able to move around the beach a lot to get different settings. We cycled through several different sets of Wicked Weasel bikinis for these beach shots.<br />
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Since the sun was still a bit high in the sky when we got there, we started out by using the California Sunbounce reflector as fill.<br />
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We also turned it around and used it to block the harsh sunlight for a softer look for some of the shots.<br />
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Around sunset we switched to using the Cheetahstand CL360 in a QWBD White collapsible Beauty Dish. I really like the portability and power of the CL360s. I also found a way to doing hypersync with the Sony cameras so that we can exceed the flash sync speed limitation. I'll have to remember to do a post about that.<br />
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It was so much fun to work with this team again. Looking forward to our next shoot!MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-72311116647346073972015-05-13T15:38:00.000-10:002015-05-13T15:38:20.079-10:00Test shootings with Shawna at Jillian's Piiholo Stables in Makawao<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Whenever I need to test out a new piece of gear, Shawna is one of the first people I think of to call on. Not only is she an amazingly beautiful woman to photograph, she's also a lot of fun to work with and always down for getting together to create some awesome photographs.</div>
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We went to visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jillians-Piiholo-Stables/208063349205557" target="_blank">Jillian's Piiholo Stables</a> in Makawao. This was my first time to this location so Jillian took us around the property and pointed out all the different locations that could be utilized. My head was reeling from all the ideas that started to come to mind.<br />
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<i>Shawna, we really have to go shoot here again someday. :-)</i><br />
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We started shooting around 4pm, when the light started to look really awesome.<br />
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For lighting we used 2 Yongnuo 560III flashes firing through a white shoot thru umbrella to enhance the existing light.<br />
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The light that comes through this place is incredible. We found a spot behind one of the stalls that worked perfectly. Even without firing the flash, the light that bounced off of the shoot thru umbrella created beautiful light on Shawna.<br />
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After a quick outfit change, we moved to spot against the back of the stall.<br />
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We added a third Yongnuo 560III on the other side of the stall, with a 1/2 CTO gel on it to mimic the setting sun and to add a separation light to Shawna's hair.<br />
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A lucky accident of shooting it through the wooden slats was that it created leading lines to draw the eyes to the subject.<br />
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Jillian's Piiholo Stables in Makawao is one of those locations where you could literally spend days shooting at. There were so many spots we passed up this time that we utilized probably less than 1% of the property. I'm looking forward to the next time we can make it up there.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/camera-backpacks/urban-approach-backpack.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">Urban Approach 15 Mirrorless Backpack </a>is a new camera backpack by Think Tank Photo which is targeted at the growing mirrorless camera market. I was interested in this bag ever since it was announced and the folks at Think Tank were gracious enough to send me one early for this review.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/camera-backpacks/urban-approach-backpack.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">Urban Approach 15</a> is similar in shape to the Streetwalker series of backpacks, but with a shallower depth designed to accommodate smaller mirrorless cameras.<br />
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Like all Think Tank bags, this is solidly built - very clean lines and low profile appearance that doesn't scream "Expensive Camera Gear Inside".<br />
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The shoulder straps are comfortable to wear, even when the backpack is overstuffed with gear.</div>
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The chest strap is height adjustable, and pretty much stays in place once you set it in the desired position - don't have to worry about it shifting around while in use.<br />
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The tags on the zippers for the laptop section says that it will fit both an iPad and up to a 15.4" laptop.</div>
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Since I use my iPad on location shoots, I have it in an Otterbox Defender case, which ends up being a very tight fit into this iPad slot. Would have liked it to be a little more open. My Macbook Air 13" with Speck case slides into the laptop compartment easily with room for the AC Adapter.<br />
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It's also very shallow - about 4 inches deep. It'll hold a Pixel Pocket Rocket, but not much else.<br />
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The back of the bag has a loop that you can slip over the handle of your roller bag, such as the Airport Navigator. A nice feature that I hope Think Tank will incorporate into all their future backpacks.</div>
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The zipper pulls to the main compartment have loops that can be padlocked for extra security</div>
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Opening the bag you'll see the standard insert that Think Tank includes which shows a typical gear layout.<br />
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Once you remove the insert, take a good look at the interior, cause that's all you get. The bag I received for this review did not come with any additional dividers. Though to be honest, there isn't much more space you could divide up anyway.</div>
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The main compartment is much shallower compared to how it looks from the outside because of the iPad/laptop compartment underneath.<br />
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The top of the backpack tapers downward so it will fit a smaller camera like an a6000 or an A7 series camera without a battery grip.</div>
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2- <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029861-REG/sony_ilce6000_b_alpha_a6000_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SOA6000B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSOA6000B" target="_blank">Sony a6000 bodies</a> ( I usually use an <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1102008-REG/sony_ilce7m2_b_a7ii_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SOA72/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSOA72" target="_blank">A7mkII</a> with a battery grip and one <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1029861-REG/sony_ilce6000_b_alpha_a6000_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SOA6000B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSOA6000B" target="_blank">a6000</a>, but the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1102008-REG/sony_ilce7m2_b_a7ii_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SOA72/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSOA72" target="_blank">A7mkII</a> is currently out for repair). Each body is outfitted with a Really Right Stuff L Plate, a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086507-REG/peak_design_cp_2_capture_pro_camera_clip.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/PECP2/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPECP2" target="_blank">Peak Design Capture Plate</a> , <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1071436-REG/peak_design_cl_1_quick_adjusting_hand_strap.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/PECL1/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPECL1" target="_blank">Peak Design Clutch Hand Strap</a> and <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/929796-REG/peak_design_leash_quick_connecting_camera_strap.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/PEL1/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPEL1%22" target="_blank">Micro Anchors for the Peak Design Leash</a>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1011934-REG/phottix_ph89047_odin_ttl_flash_trigger.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/PHOTFTSTXRX/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xPHOTFTSTXRX" target="_blank">Phottix Odin transmitter & receiver</a> + <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/913654-REG/sony_adpmaa_multi_interface_shoe_adapter.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SOADPMAA/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSOADPMAA" target="_blank">Sony multi-interface adapter</a></div>
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8-<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/824140-REG/SanDisk_SDSDXPA_032G_A75_Extreme_Pro_32_GB.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SAEPSDU32GB/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSAEPSDU32GB" target="_blank">32GB Sandisk Extreme SDHC cards</a> in an <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/sdpixelpocketrocket.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">SD Pocket Rocket</a></div>
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2 - <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602711-REG/Vortex_Media_P_SJ_M_B_Pro_SLR_Storm_Jacket.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/VOPSJMB/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xVOPSJMB" target="_blank">Storm Jacket camera covers</a></div>
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2 - Ziplock Freezer Bags (emergency rain covers for off-camera flash units)</div>
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Amazingly that all fits into this bag. It ends up being a bit snug, especially on the side with the 70-200, but it does fit.<br />
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Compared to the other ThinkTank Mirrorless-specific backpack, the <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/perception-pro-black.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">Perception Pro</a>, the Urban Approach is more customizable. The Perception Pro's pouches each have internal dividers that can be adjusted but the pouches themselves are hard sewn in to the bag whereas with the Urban Approach you can move all the dividers around to fit your needs.<br />
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When compared to the <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/streetwalker-harddrive-backpack.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">Streetwalker Hard Drive</a>, the interior dimensions of the <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/camera-backpacks/urban-approach-backpack.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">Urban Approach 15</a> is several inches shorter in both length and width. While I do appreciate the shallower depth, I really wish they had kept the width and length comparable to the Streetwalker Hard Drive as there were a few more things I would have liked to put in, such as a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IN4981W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00IN4981W&linkCode=as2&tag=mizomiphotog-20&linkId=DJHXTQ5MVS2TNB5G" target="_blank">Yongnuo 300 II LED light</a>. Also, in order to get the flash units to fit into the bag, I had to remove the MagGrip attachments from the flash heads (In the photo above, the MagGrips are stored underneath the Mag Grids). A slightly wider bag would have allowed me to keep the MagGrips attached to the flashes.<br />
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<i>Note to the designers - It's ok to make the bags shallower, but please don't scrimp on the length/width - we can always make use of that space. Even though mirrorless cameras and lenses are smaller, we still take a lot of gear to weddings - 2 bodies, 2 flashes (yes 2 flashes - always gotta have a backup), flash modifiers, radio triggers, extra batteries, etc.</i><br />
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I think if you had taken the Streetwalker Hard Drive, just made it shallower, lighter and added the roller bag handle attachment to the back of the bag, that would have been just perfect. <br />
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I've now used this backpack on several beach sunset wedding shoots and other than the slightly limited space in the bag its been working out pretty well. The depth of the bag helps to keep smaller cameras from bouncing around too much and there's "just enough" space to carry the basic gear I use on a typical shoot. </div>
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The handle on the back that slips over roller bag handles should be standard issue for any camera backpack. I never realized how useful it was until I found that I would usually pair it with my <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/airport-navigator.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">ThinkTank Airport Navigator</a> which now holds most of my extended lighting gear. Would like it to be just a skosh wider so that it would more easily slip over the roller bag handles when the bag is fully loaded with an iPad and laptop.</div>
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Overall this is a great backpack that I think a lot of mirrorless camera shooters would be happy with (unless you like to take a ton of extra stuff like me). If you decide that the <a href="http://www.thinktankphoto.com/categories/camera-backpacks/urban-approach-backpack.aspx?code=AP-483" target="_blank">Urban Approach 15</a> suits your needs, I would greatly appreciate it if you use the links provided above as a small portion of sales will go towards supporting this blog.</div>
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MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-69546098352654076722015-01-27T17:24:00.001-10:002015-01-27T17:24:27.441-10:00Sunset & Glamour Photoshoot with Mai Mao and Tia Kai<br />
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Its always much easier to do an implied nude photoshoot if you work with a model who is comfortable with nudity in the first place. When you work with professional models that are at ease both in and out of clothing, you don't have to constantly worry about trying to crop out or hide underwear or bikinis in the shot and later having to edit it out in post production. It allows the model to pose more freely and just makes the shoot go a lot smoother.<br />
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Near the end of last year, I was contacted by <a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/120732">Mai Mao</a>, a <a href="http://mizomi.blogspot.com/2014/02/mai-mao-photoshoot-in-makena.html">model I had worked with previously worked with</a>. She was planning to visit Maui again and asked if I'd be interested in shooting with her again. She was also bringing another model, her friend <a href="http://tiakai.com/" target="_blank">Tia Kai</a>, and suggested we do a joint shoot with her. <br />
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Two stunning models at the same time? How could I refuse?<br />
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Our first session was at Makena Cove in the late afternoon. We were lucky enough to have a couple of assistants with us this day, so we were able to use a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/642667-REG/California_Sunbounce_C_200_210_Pro_Sun_Bounce_Kit.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SUSBPK46SW/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSUSBPK46SW">silver California Sunbounce Pro</a>, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/642647-REG/California_Sunbounce_C_100_110_Mini_Sun_Bounce_Kit.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SUSBMK34SW/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSUSBMK34SW">a Sunbounce Mini</a>, and a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/375560-REG/Lastolite_LL_LR3707_TriGrip_Diffuser_Two_Stops.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/LATG482SD/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xLATG482SD">Lastolite TriGrip diffuser panel</a> to direct and diffuse the natural light for the first half of the shoot while we waited until sunset.<br />
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Mai is a great model to work with, very laid back and easy to direct. Really enjoyed having the chance to work with her again.<br />
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Tia was also amazing to work with. An experienced model, Tia was able to come up with a lot of her own poses, freeing me up to just focus on lighting and shooting. Like I've said in the past, I like it when models are so skilled at posing that I can go into chimpanzee mode and just concentrate on shooting.<br />
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She also manages her own <a href="http://tiakai.com/" target="_blank">website</a> that she is constantly adding content to, so the majority of the images from this session will be available to view on <a href="http://tiakai.com/" target="_blank">Tia's website</a>.<br />
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For sunset, we used the <a href="https://www.cheetahstand.com/A-New-Bare-Bulb-Flash-Arrives-p/cl-360p.htm" target="_blank">Cheetahstand CL360</a> in a <a href="https://www.cheetahstand.com/product-p/qs33.htm" target="_blank">silver Cheetahstand Beauty Dish</a>.<br />
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Our second day was spent in their hotel room where we focused on more boudoir-style images. Shooting two models together in a bedroom setting was something new to me, and I relied heavily on Mai and Tia for posing ideas. Thankfully they have a lot of experience working with each other and had no problem with posing together.<br />
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The hotel room was quite small, with very little room to maneuver and set up light stands. The one good thing we had going for us was that the natural lighting we had in this room was much better than what we had the previous year at this same hotel. The room that Mai and I had shot in the previous year was on the ground level, and the surrounding greenery blocked a lot of the light coming in from the lanai.<br />
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The hotel had recently remodeled their rooms with a more modern decor, so I took a few minutes to look around and see how we could best set it up to shoot without disturbing the furniture or their belongings too much - they were on vacation after all. ;-)<br />
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A few tips I learned from photographer <a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/623663" target="_blank">Dean Capture</a> when shooting in a hotel room - keep the lighting simple and avoid shooting blank walls in the background. Find a background with some character and then think about how to incorporate that into your shots.<br />
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We settled on two setups on the bed, and two main angles.<br />
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To start off, we set up a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1088120-REG/kessler_crane_cj1013_pocket_jib_traveler.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/KECJ1013/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xKECJ1013" target="_blank">Kessler Pocketjib Traveller</a> to position a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1102008-REG/sony_ilce7m2_b_a7ii_mirrorless_digital_camera.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SOA72/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSOA72" target="_blank">Sony A7mkII</a> with a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1008126-REG/sony_sel2470z_vario_tessar_t_fe_24_70mm.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SO24704/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSO24704" target="_blank">24-70mm f4 Zeiss lens</a> as high as possible and aimed down at the bed for an aerial POV shot. The camera was triggered using the Sony PlayMemories app on an iPad. <br />
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Some tulle material was spread over the bed to try to hide the fine lined pattern of the bedsheet and give the shot a softer look.<br />
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We supplemented the existing light by adding a <a href="https://www.cheetahstand.com/A-New-Bare-Bulb-Flash-Arrives-p/cl-360p.htm" target="_blank">Cheetahstand CL-360</a> and a white shoot thru umbrella on the lanai, shooting in the same direction as the existing natural light. Fill light was provided by our assistant holding up a white bedsheet just out of camera frame to the left.<br />
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Had to be careful about centering the position of the camera above the bed. Since the ceiling was rather low, we had to play around in the wider range of the 24-70mm lens. Moving the camera too far off in any direction distorted their bodies too much.<br />
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The second setup was angled so that the framed painting on the wall behind the two models could be used as a framing element in some of the shots.<br />
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Working with these two beautiful models from California was a great way to end 2014. Really looking forward to working with Mai and Tia again in the near future. <br />
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To view more images from these photoshoots, visit <a href="http://tiakai.com/" target="_blank">TiaKai.com</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://floofiesworld.com/" target="_blank">Floofie</a> is one of the most interestingly named models that I've had the honor of working with in my career. We had both been wanting to shoot with each other for several years, but the opportunity never presented itself. <br />
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<i>That's the problem with being trapped on an island in the middle of the Pacific. Nobody wants to come out here. ;-)</i><br />
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This past December, things worked out where she would be visiting Maui for the first time and I had an opening in my schedule so that we could finally arrange a shoot together.<br />
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I had just returned from Oahu on a Friday night, and had a sunset wedding scheduled the next day, so Floofie and I scheduled our shoot for early Sunday morning at Little Beach in Makena. <br />
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Really early. <br />
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Like 6 am before the sun comes up early.<br />
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<i>Mental note - piling that much on your plate in one weekend can be hazardous to your health.</i><br />
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Thankfully my friend Ronald was available to assist us on this shoot. It's a good thing he was there too, as I twisted my back near the end of the shoot and barely made it back to the car when we were done.<br />
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<i>Yep, I'm gettin' old... Shaddup.</i><br />
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We were the first ones at the beach that morning and once we got to the top of the cliff that separates Little Beach and Big Beach, the sky was starting to get some really nice color to it. We decided to start there with a few fashion shots with Floofie modeling a BCBG Max Azria dress.<br />
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The entire session was photographed using just 2 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I8BICCG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00I8BICCG&linkCode=as2&tag=mizomiphotog-20&linkId=ZYF4Z43Z7ECN657W" target="_blank">Sony a6000 bodies</a>.<br />
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Lenses used for the shoot were primarily the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001011-REG/sony_selp18105g_18_105mm_f_4_g_lens.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SO181054/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSO181054" target="_blank">Sony 18-105mm f4 G</a>, <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1001008-REG/sony_sel50f18_b_50mm_f_1_8_lens_black.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SO5018B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSO5018B" target="_blank">50mm f1.8 OSS</a>, and the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1022364-REG/sony_sel55210b_e_55_210mm_f_4_5_6_3_oss.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SO5521045B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSO5521045B" target="_blank">55-210mm f4.5-6.3 OSS</a>. Video footage was shot with a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009156-REG/sony_dscrx10_b_cyber_shot_dsc_rx10_digital_camera.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SODSCRX10B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSODSCRX10B" target="_blank">Sony DSC-RX10</a>.<br />
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These little workhorse cameras have replaced my Canon 5D mkIII and L lens collection on virtually all my professional shoots now. I'm still amazed at the quality of the images that come out of these tiny cameras which are a mere fraction of the size and weight of our old Canon system.<br />
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Applying what I learned from photographer <a href="http://rolandogomez.net/" target="_blank">Rolando Gomez</a> at his first Maui workshop, we adjusted our lighting for the sunrise in reverse of how we shoot a sunset. Usually when we shoot a sunset session we start with a higher flash power setting and faster shutter speed and work our way down, but for sunrise it's the opposite. When the sky was still relatively dark, the flash power was set low and we used a slower shutter speed so that the background didn't get too dark. As the sun started to get brighter, we raised the shutter speed and then the flash power until the sky got too bright.<br />
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We alternated between some fashion shots and some nude/implied nudes to mix it up a bit. I don't have a whole lot of experience shooting nudes yet, so it was great working with an experienced model like Floofie who could come up with a variety of poses that worked well with each of our setups during the shoot. She pretty much nailed every pose in every shot, so that it made it difficult in Lightroom to select our favorites.<br />
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Once the sun got too bright for this spot, we moved down to a shaded area on the rocks near the water to get some shots with the waves crashing up behind her.<br />
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I would had liked to have experimented with putting CTO gels on the flash and setting the white balance to make the surrounding area more blue, but gels were one of the things I forgot to pack.<br />
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Climbed up the hill and found a spot where the light was starting to come through the trees. Backed up a bit to put some branches out of focus in the foreground to add some depth and to try to frame Floofie in the morning rays of the sun.<br />
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For this reclining shot in the water, there was some direct sunlight that was starting to create a small hotspot just on the top of Floofie's head. We used a<a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/375561-REG/Lastolite_LL_LR3751_TriGrip_Diffuser_One_Stop.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/LATG481SD/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xLATG481SD" target="_blank"> Lastolite Trigrip Diffuser Panel</a> just out of the right side of the frame to diffuse the light and bring out the color in her hair.<br />
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For our next set of images we moved further down the beach into a grove of kiawe trees. We found a spot where the trees naturally curved and the light would have been perfect for shooting Floofie in a couple of shots.<br />
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Unfortunately we also noticed a huge swarm of bees flying in and out of the tree that we were going to use. Since bees and nude models don't play together nicely, we decided to play it safe and looked for a different spot further away from the bees.<br />
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The lighting in the spot that we chose was kind of flat, but it was kind of nice the way the rough texture of the tree contrasted with the smooth skin of the model, so we needed to tweak the lighting a bit.<br />
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To supplement the existing natural light, we set up the lightstand behind her and aimed the flashes at the back of her hair. We then had Ronald hold up a Silver California Sunbounce Mini to bounce the light back into her front. This resulted in the highlights in her hair and the edge lighting along her back that you see in these images.<br />
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We took a short break to film some footage for "FloofieFriday" a short travel video segment that Floofie does every week for her fans. You know you're working with a top professional model when they're willing to eat a raw Opihi live on camera. ;-)<br />
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Returning to the photoshoot, we did a few swimwear shots using a silver California Sunbounce Pro to fill in the shadows and the 55-210mm lens to compress the ocean in the background so that it would fill the frame.<br />
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We were lucky enough to catch a couple of really good waves crashing on the rocks behind her. It took several tries to get the timing of the waves right, and Floofie was a real trouper, holding her poses until we got the shot that we wanted.<br />
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<i>Photographers - if you think it's easy for a model to pose on hot jagged lava rocks in bright sun and staring into a bright reflector while waiting for you to get your shot, YOU try doing it yourself sometime.</i></div>
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After quick outfit change to a J.Crew top, Floofie got in the water for our last few sets.<br />
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Throughout the shoot, we alternated between shooting stills and video footage. It's very challenging to try to do both at the same time, but thanks to Ronald's assistance and Floofie's great work in front of the camera, we got lots of great images and a killer video as well.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/114390767">Floofie In Maui</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mizomi">Todd Mizomi</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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Really glad <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Floofie.floof">Floofie</a> and I finally had the chance to collaborate after so many years. She is a fantastic model to work with (and a fellow cat person as well) ;-) and I'm looking forward to the next time we can shoot together. To contact <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Floofie.floof">Floofie</a> for bookings, visit her <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Floofie.floof">Facebook page</a>. She also now has an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/Floofie" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> where you can order quality signed prints from her many photoshoots including a few from our Maui shoot, so please <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/Floofie" target="_blank">check it out</a>.<br />
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The private shoot day is always the highlight of <a href="http://rolandogomez.net/photo-workshops/workshops/" target="_blank">Rolando's workshops</a> as you have the opportunity to collaborate with each individual model and work on all sorts of ideas. For the private shoot with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modelinvyrose" target="_blank">Elizabeth (Invy Rose)</a>, we both agreed to focus on just creating a single video rather than a series of photos. Wished I could have done both, but I only have two hands.<br />
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We unfortunately did not have Andrew as an assistant this year, so a lot of the setups that I had originally planned on shooting had to be simplified so that it could be done with a single person crew.<br />
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I also had to keep track of time so that I did not go over each models' scheduled session, which would have affected their session times with the other workshop participants. Since session time also has to account for travel to and from locations, it further limits the amount of shooting time you actually have. Thankfully Elizabeth and I already had a few shots completed from the previous day of shooting, so we were able to resume right where we left off.<br />
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This time we got a very early start, returning to Ironwood Beach first thing in the morning to shoot the rest of the footage we would need for the video. All of the footage was shot with the <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1009156-REG/sony_dscrx10_b_cyber_shot_dsc_rx10_digital_camera.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/SODSCRX10B/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xSODSCRX10B" target="_blank">Sony DSC-RX10</a>, on a <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/683639-REG/Manfrotto_504HD_504HD_Head_w_536_3_Stage.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/MA504HD536K/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xMA504HD536K" target="_blank">Manfrotto tripod</a> & <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1016669-REG/edelkrone_80507_2_sliderplus_v2.html/BI/8582/KBID/9661/kw/ED2SPV2MD/DFF/d10-v2-t1-xED2SPV2MD" target="_blank">Edelkrone SliderPlus</a>.<br />
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We started shooting in the same spot and same direction we had shot previously, but it wasn't until we flipped the setup around 180 degrees and shot with the sun behind Liz that the footage really started to rock.<br />
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Backlight from the sun and reflected light from the sand in front of her looked so amazing that I had to stop and take a few stills with the 5DmkIII. <br />
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Liz was simply stunning in front of the camera, and very determined to help me make the shoot a success. Even when the odd tourist would walk by during our shoot, she told me to continue shooting until we got what we needed.<br />
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There were a lot things we shot that day that I really wanted to have stills of as well, but because of the limited amount of time we had and the fact that this was a single person crew, we had to prioritize getting just video footage. We simply just did not have the time or the crew to set up additional lighting and reflectors to really get great stills.<br />
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My apologies for the low quality of the screen grabs. Will probably be upgrading to 4K video in the near future to get higher quality stills from the video.<br />
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Editing in FCPX, once I had found and licensed the right music through <a href="http://www.songfreedom.com/">Songfreedom.com</a>, the piece started coming together surprisingly quick. The final version became one of my favorites of this year.<br />
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/98602240">Invy Rose</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/mizomi">Todd Mizomi</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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See more of model <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modelinvyrose" target="_blank">Invy Rose</a>'s work by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modelinvyrose" target="_blank">visiting her page on Facebook</a>. To learn more about how you can sign up for future <a href="http://rolandogomez.net/photo-workshops/workshops/" target="_blank">Beauty Glamour and the Nude workshops</a> by Rolando Gomez, <a href="http://rolandogomez.net/photo-workshops/workshops/" target="_blank">visit rolandogomez.net</a>.MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-66301025504475761982014-12-15T19:53:00.000-10:002014-12-15T19:53:08.676-10:002014 Glamour, Beauty & The Nude Photography Workshop - Sunset Shoot with Ashley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Our private shoot session with model <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AshleyAlexiss" target="_blank">Ashley Alexiss</a> was a sunset shoot on the beach in Kaanapali.<br />
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For this last shot, it was so dark that I literally could not see Ashley at all. In order to set the focus, we had Liz hold an iPhone in front of Ashley's face so that the camera could lock the focus on the screen. <br />
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We shot this with a long exposure (unlike our shoot in Hana, there were no <a href="http://mizomi.blogspot.com/2014/10/experiences-at-rolando-gomez-2014.html">red fire ants crawling all over Ashley</a> this time) to bring up the exposure of the lights in the background. It's something I've always wanted to try with city lights at night, but since we don't have big cities here on Maui, the hotels on Kaanapali Beach were the next best thing.<br />
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Really enjoyed this year's workshop and looking forward to the next one! To learn more about Rolando's <a href="http://rolandogomez.net/photo-workshops/workshops/">upcoming workshops</a>, visit <a href="http://rolandogomez.net/photo-workshops/workshops/">rolandogomez.net</a>.<br />
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For the private shoot session with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyRheaModel" target="_blank">Brittany Rhea</a> I decided to work on creating a boudoir style video - something short, playful and fun. <br />
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We shot the majority of her footage with the Canon 7D on a Manfrotto monopod. For lenses, both the 85mm f1.8 lens and 24-105mm f4L IS lens were used.<br />
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For safety issues, the one shot where the camera was suspended above the model, the much lighter Sony RX10 was used. Did not have the jib available, so we improvised a camera boom arm by using a Konova slider with one end attached to a Manfrotto tripod. The camera was then panned across the model from above.<br />
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For lighting we relied solely on the existing light that filtered throughout the bedroom.<br />
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Also played around with reflections in the mirror and some tulle material I had leftover from a previous shoot.<br />
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Brittany just rocked it in front of the camera. Whether stills or video, she was very confident and able to take direction well. Although we only had two hours to shoot all of her footage, it turned out much better than I had planned.<br />
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The final video came together pretty quickly once I found the right music to go with it. Edited it in FCPX on a Macbook Air.<br />
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Really enjoyed the opportunity to work with this amazing model, and hope to collaborate with her again in the near future!<br />
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See more of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrittanyRheaModel" target="_blank">Brittany Rhea on Facebook</a><br />
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Heather is always a fun subject to photograph. At the luau the previous evening, I noticed that she really liked the tuberose flowers in her lei and kept smelling them throughout the evening. For our private shoot session together, I decided to focus on just creating one image - a headshot with tuberose flowers in her hair.</div>
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Went to Safeway and picked up a few flower leis. Also chose some leis that had different kinds of flowers in them to add some color variety to the shoot.<br />
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The original concept was to weave individual flowers throughout Heather's hair, and then have her lying in some tulle fabric on the bed.<br />
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Our makeup artist Stephanie came up with the idea to turn the flower leis into a haku lei by simply pinning it around her head. It saved us a lot of time and actually turned out much nicer than what I had originally envisioned. Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best!<br />
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The change in the flower style also dictated a change in the shooting location and pose. Instead of lying down on a bed, the flowers would look better in an outdoor setting in a standing pose.<br />
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We started with a few test shots, but didn't have the right feel to it. I was looking for something a little different, something other than the typical model pose. After Heather and I reviewed some of the images, I suggested that she try snorting those flowers really hard, like a little kid would do.</div>
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Since Heather was able to nail the look I was after in just a few shots, it was a short but very productive shoot. Could have played around with adjusting the distance of the flowers in the foreground to bring them more into focus or more blurred out for different looks, but was very happy with the results we got. Looking forward to working with Heather again for the next workshop. :-)<br />
<br />MauiPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17387143068297541583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1095325784468987515.post-85585563744724280192014-10-23T20:01:00.000-10:002014-10-23T20:01:50.888-10:00Experiences at the Rolando Gomez 2014 Glamour, Beauty & The Nude Photography Workshop - Day 3Since we were all exhausted from the Hana shoot, we took it easy on the third day and stayed on the west side of the island. Our first stop was at Ironwood Beach.<br />
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For this day I was partnered with Elizabeth. We had previously talked about what she could use from me for her portfolio and video was a priority for her. So on this day, we didn't shoot many stills, and mainly concentrated on using the Sony RX10 to gather video footage we would need for her video. <br />
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The sun was already high up in the sky by the time we got to the beach, which limited the types of shots we could do.<br />
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I knew that I wanted the opening shot of the video to be a crane move so we set up a lightweight DSLR-Devices camera jib arm.<br />
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This was set up on a hill overlooking the beach. I had Elizabeth down by the water, walking into the wind. Because of the distance, we relied on using hand signals to communicate - Start, Stop, Repeat. Took several tries before we got a usable take.<br />
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Once that was done, I had Elizabeth repeat her walk along the shore, but this time used the Varizoom Stealthy stabilizer for some steadicam-style shots following her.<br />
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We then attempted to get a few slider shots, but the wind kept blowing sand into the track.<br />
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Since the group was getting ready to leave, Liz and I agreed to come to this location very early the next morning on the private shoot day to shoot some more stuff.<br />
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After a quick stop at Honolua General Store, we drove around past Kapalua for additional locations to shoot and ended up at Nakalele blowhole.<br />
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It was a bit of a hike to get down to the blowhole so instead, Rolando pointed out that we could use the compression of a telephoto lens to bring the distant blowhole closer to the subject in the composition. <br />
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To fill in the shadows, we used 2 <a href="https://www.cheetahstand.com/product-p/cl-v850-combo-a.htm" target="_blank">Cheetahstand V850</a> strobes. No softbox this time since it was pretty windy here.<br />
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In hindsight, I should have shot some video footage here too to incorporate into the video, but there were too many tourists down below and I haven't figured out yet how to take out people from video like you can in Photoshop. Maybe someday....</div>
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