Just sending a shot out. I recently had a quick random session with Jennifer Colli (of my previous post). Guess what? SUCCESS! I use the new silver Alienbees PLM 42″ directly above, the Alienbee ABR-800 ringlight with the 30″ Moonunit attached and 2 el’cheapo Britek Flashes behind on each side at an angle to add some edginess to the image.
Success or not? Chime in!!!
Fire!
INTRODUCING Jennifer Colli!
America The Beautiful!
She’s hot!
She’s fun!
She’s Bubbly!
She’s Smart!
She’s an Actress/Model!!!!
Jennifer Colli = Texas Hotstuff!
Okay, I can hear some of you saying it… Prince, Prince, how did you light this woman? How did you find her? Where can I get one? Okay here goes. How did I light her you ask? My cool cats over at Linco Inc makers/distributors of the Britek Lighting system have a tool called Cool Fluorescent Lighting. Its a daylight colored light. Its brighter than standard light bulbs, it runs cool to the touch, and its very bright. I used one of there strongest lights the PE9110 (a bit pricey at $500 but worth its weight… why? No light meter needed, plug n play, what you see is what you get, finnish a shoot in 10 minutes vs 30 minutes.) with (4) 240 watt bulbs and a 40×40 inch softbox. The light from these things is the best of all the Britek gear. Linco Inc should actually be congratulated for the fine job they’ve done in making such a useful and durable product. The only thing intimidating was the transport of this hulking system so I brought along my best assistant and soon to be best photog Larry Land. Besides the big 15lbs light, softbox and stand, I also brought along a smaller continuous fluorescent light (CFL) the PE9060 (a more reasonable $150.00 or just $400 in a kit with two including stands and 32″ softboxes). I cross lit the scene and used the fastes lens I own – the old faithful 85mm F1.4 Minolta wonder portrait lens that fits my Sony Alpha A900… wanna see more including lighting setup photos? Go to www.studiolighting.net for my full lighting review soon!
Sugarlips!
B.A.P.S. II
Makeup By:
CANDACE MARPEL
Concept By:
DAVID GRIFFIN
Hair By:
MONICA JOHNSON
Photography By:
DAVID GRIFFIN
Chime in… what do you think?
Last nights class was impressive! The people who came out had to suffer the Shock and Awe of having not 1, not 2 but 3 teachers! Bill Schutt of Smash delivered his love for the tools, Dave delivered his 20+ years of experience, I delivered… uhhh… whatever it was everybody got it! As a teaching team we enjoyed answering all your questions! We covered so much material, answered so many questions, the photographers that wee there are sure to have a jump on there lighting! Participants rec’d a 50% off coupon to the studio! (That’s worth its weight in gold alone!)
Photographers… its going down and if you didn’t attend… I’m sorry cause you missed out! Dave Feiling the 30 year veteran showd some ULTRA BIG SECRET lighting setups that are the staple of his work! The best part, he did it with JUST ONE LIGHT!!! Classic – Killer – Effective! Get in next time! The next workshop? In two weeks of course… Mark your calendars and make the time – Lets get it in! (See you then Daniel B.!) 
Bill was awesome!
Dave was Killer!
I was… hmmmmmmm???
Next class: FOCUS ON STROBIST (only $20.00 at the door!)
Wednesday October 14th 7-9pm @
Smash Photo
2176 Pacific Ave. Long Beach CA 90806
Take the 405 and exit on Pacific and go south on Pacific (the only way it lets you go). 2176 will be on your left just past Hill St.
People, get in on this workshop! All I can really say is that if my family over at Smash Photo area all over this… YOU SHOULD BE! Hurry! Booking is almost closed! Put it this way… If I wasn’t working on 400 projects at once… I’d be there! ITS GOOD! Here are the details! Best thing… its CHEAP! – The Prince
Lighting Workshop with Dave Feiling
STUDIO LIGHTING WORKSHOP
The Seminar will explore the “CONCEPT” of lighting. Our goal is to teach you the ability to “SEE” light. We will look at the many different approaches to lighting and how they all evolve from a sound understanding of what light is. We will look at the many different lighting and light shaping devices and will explain the features that make each one useful. You will leave with the knowledge of how to achieve a desired lighting effect under varying situations not just a diagram of a “one size fits all” lighting set-up
* Exposure: Understanding the difference between illumination and “Lighting” a subject. Determining the correct exposure and the factors that affect exposure variations. How to achieve a desired lighting ratios.
* Color Temperature: A basic explanation of Color temperature and considerations to prevent color contamination.
* Type of light: Understanding the concept of the “Quality” of light and how to achieve a desired effect with the use of various light modifiers.
* Studio Equipment overview: Overview of various light modifiers the advantages and disadvantages of different modifiers.
* Lighting Setups: Will demonstrate how a 3 dimensional portrait can be achieved with just one light then build on the basic setup with the addition of lights
WORKSHOP TAUGHT BY DAVE FEILING
LightWriting.com | OMP
Dave is an advertising photographer specializing in environmental portraits. He has been supplying photography to advertising and corporate clients for over twenty years. A Southern California based photographer, his work encompasses editorial, lifestyle, advertising, annual report, corporate, industrial, executives portraiture, health care and enjoys working with children. His commercial and fine art photography showcases his mastery of light and the ability to work well with people. Dave’s schooling at Brooks Institute and graduate work at Syracuse University has provided him with a solid background in the Visual Arts, Commercial Art, Photography, and Arts & Humanities.
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WHEN, WHERE, HOW MUCH
* Saturday, August 8, 2009, 11AM to 3PM
* Cost for this 4 hour workshop is $100 and is limited to the first 14 attendees.
HURRY AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
* Smash Photo Studio, 2176 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, 90806 [click for Google Map]
* Beverages and snacks provided, air conditioned and comfortable photography studio environment
RESERVATION & PAYMENT INFORMATION
* Call 310-807-5752 -or -
* Email info [at] smashphotolb [dot] com
* Payment methods: Visa, MC, AMEX, CASH, or Paypal
* WORKSHOP IS RESERVATION ONLY, no walkins on day of workshop.
I just wanted to briefly come out of hiding to say Happy Fathers Day to all those that provide for there families. Thats the “Fathers Way”. Sometimes us guys are a bit underappreciated. Today isnt one of those days. Thanks.
Just a second note. The Prince will soon be Back! In full force with a list of workshop dates! Heres for the forecast… The first one will be August 1rst or August 29th. The holdup is my lighting guide. The guide will be an inspirational set of images along with a diagrams of how to light them. They will be a small 5.5″ x 5.5″ book that will form the form the basis of the actual workshop series “Monster Lighting Tactics 3″. Trust me people, it will be well worth the wait.
Thanks for reading… soon it’ll be no more excuses… Now Get Ta Shootin! Catch me in 4 days for my first offical post!!!
European School of Makeup Shoot
Just had to drop this pic in.
Just wanna say sup! I’m set to reboot my blogging… the thing that’s gotten me so far! Bookmark me… its gonna be a rough ride people!
Anixia "Catwoman" Rodriguez
Just wanted to pop this pic in to give you all an idea to what we’re in for! 
Get ready… Great things are gonna happen here!
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