brad the photog http://shutterflick.com/blog/ blog of my photography, events, and things worth noting... en Copyright 2009 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:22:48 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2ysb5-20051201 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Yes.. I am alive With the start of a new job and taking on massive projects, personal life ceased to exist. Things have settled down a bit and beginning to manage work time and life.

The job? - Position started out as a photographer/technical writer but has snowballed into an extremely dynamic position that allows me to do everything I enjoy doing. I am heading the marketing department, designing/developing some major web sites, shooting all of the time, and even get to take part in R&D.

The Company? - Vinotheque Wine Cellars, no they dont make wine. The company manufactures wine cabinets, like a really fancy all wood refrigerator, and wine cellar cooling units. Check out whisperkool.com, this has been my first major project that is now somewhat complete but still has tons of work ahead.

 

Check back for some updates and the addition of photos.

 

 

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/11/yes_i_am_alive.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/11/yes_i_am_alive.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:22:48 -0800 Beer Time! This was a lighting exercise to see if my background (gel'd white diffuser paper) and surface (5% window tint) would work well for lit product shots. I know its lacking content, I plan on doing this again with more items.

 

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/04/beer_time.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/04/beer_time.html Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:14:14 -0800 More lighting playtime Good friend of mine is selling this really clean well done car, took some quick snaps of it to be used in the For Sale ads. The new big lights really change the way I normally approach lighting, a definite change for the better.

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/04/more_lighting_playtime.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/04/more_lighting_playtime.html Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:07:04 -0800 The Alien Bees Have Landed! My new lights arrived today, got a little tome to take them out and give them a shake down. All I have to say is wow, these are so much more powerful than the speed lights I have been using for years. I plan on using these a lot in the near future for everything from cars, to product, to portraits. This is the beginning of my re-evolution in photography.

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/04/the_alien_bees_have_landed.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/04/the_alien_bees_have_landed.html Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:16:33 -0800 Gettin all MacGyver What do you get when you take a steel mixing bowl, some extra steel, adhesive felt, and some automotive door trim? Finally got around to making a ring light adapter for a small strobe. The real deal ring flashes run between $400 all the way up to $3,000! Though this isn't as powerful it still creates a very cool effect when doing portrait shots.

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Here you can see the type of lighting it produces

Self portrait, you can really see the halos it creates in the eyes.

 

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/gettin_all_mcgyver.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/gettin_all_mcgyver.html Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:51:12 -0800 Goes Live: 2010 Toyota Prius After the long embargo the driving impressions of the new 2010 Prius are able to be released through all media outlets. As a current generation Prius disliketarian, I find this new model to have much better styling and interior. I really enjoyed talking to the Japanese engineers that spent thousands of hours developing this completey new generation. Very interesting to hear about a car from someone that helped literally make it a fuctional unit.

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 Check out the "First Drive" impressions: 2010 Toyota Prius

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/goes_live_2010_toyota_prius.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/goes_live_2010_toyota_prius.html Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:36:50 -0800 Goes Live: Ronn Motor Company Scorpion Got the opportunity to cover this prototype vehicle in Sacramento CA at the Capitol building, where the Governator himself gave a speech on the benefits of how this sports car is green while being fast. The company is expecting to be in production by fall, but I think it will be a little longer judging how early in development this first prototype was.

Read the Autoblog story and view the full gallery: Driven: Ronn Motor Company Scorpion, the worlds first 'green' supercar

 

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/ronn_motor_company_scorpion.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/ronn_motor_company_scorpion.html Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:07:07 -0800 Livin it up - green style I got to stay at this amazing hotel that is "undoubtedly the greenest luxury hotel in America" while in Napa for the 2010 Toyota Prius Press Event. Beautiful modern design that incorporates advanced environmental technologies and materials.

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To find out more about this place check out www.bardessono.com.

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/livin_it_up_green_style.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/03/livin_it_up_green_style.html Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:30:19 -0800 Old cars, really old Finally took a trip to the Blackhawk Auto Museum, some beautiful old cars there. My favorite was the Porsche 959, only remaining of the 3 prototypes made. 

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/02/old_cars_really_old.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/02/old_cars_really_old.html Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:38:07 -0800 Down Time No gigs, but new toys. Canon 50mm 1.4 is a great lens on full frame, I will definitely be using this thing a lot.

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50mm 1.4 

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/01/down_time.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2009/01/down_time.html Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:14:09 -0800 MacBook Pro With the release of the new uni-body Mac's it was hard to resist, bought myself a 15 inch MacBook Pro. Have to say I really like the os and how every thing seems more simple. Im now also using Lightroom 2 which has increased my RAW work flow speed drastically.

 

 

]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/12/macbook_pro.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/12/macbook_pro.html Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:22:05 -0800 25 Hours At Thunderhill in Willows, CA. Second time covering this race and it is long, cold, and plenty of time to get many different angles/locations of the cars. Here are a few from the race that specifically focus on a Daytona Prototype. Big thanks to the Cytomax/Muscle Milk team for letting me stay warm in their beautiful pit.

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/12/25_hours.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/12/25_hours.html Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:12:12 -0800 Weekend Fun Engagement photos, shooting guns, and horses pretty much sums up the first weekend of October. Had a lot of fun hangin' with friends and the girlfriend, managed to get some nice photos in the midst.

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/10/weekend_fun.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/10/weekend_fun.html Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:23:37 -0800 Vegas Baby! My good friend Casey is getting married so that meant bachelor party in Vegas. Stayed at the Venetian in a really nice suite and had a great time. Rented the Canon 15mm Fisheye from the great people at borrowlenses.com and it pretty much stayed on the 5d all weekend.

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/09/vegas_baby.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/09/vegas_baby.html Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:40:17 -0800 new car Went from a e30 318is to a e36 318is. Everything just fell together for it to happen, never thought I'd sell my e30....

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]]> http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/09/small_car_transition.html http://shutterflick.com/blog/2008/09/small_car_transition.html Sat, 13 Sep 2008 13:53:30 -0800