Mile High Photographers Trash The Dress

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On May 12th, I got to participate in the Mile High Photographers "Trash the Dress" session. James from James Christianson Photography and Jared from Jared Wilson Photography gave instruction and bit of direction in what they do shooting weddings. RJ of Kern-Photo even gave a really cool working with flash demo.



40 some photographers got to spend five hours shooting models in wedding dresses against the Russell Gulch Ghost Town as a backdrop. What fun this was.



We had four totally awesome models willing to do whatever we asked. Thanks to Emily, Carrie, Katie, & Sherri for doing such a great job. As well as Jessica, Andrew & Shannon for doing such an awesome job organizing such a top secret event.

Buffalo Bill Downhill

Last Sunday was Mothers Day and the race day for the Buffalo Bill Downhill Skateboarding event. There was no pretty flowers or sundresses here. Only serious racers in helmets and leathers.



The week leading up to the event was beautiful 70 degree Colorado days. Unfortunately, the day of the race the rain and the fog moved in.



There was and hour delay while riders swapped out for rain wheels or carved grooves into the wheels they brought. The fog provided about 20 feet of visibility at the top and as the day moved on it lifted. The course on the final run actually had lots of dry pavement.




Here's some of the shoots from that day. click any of the photos to see the rest.

Befriending the light.

Several weeks ago I had coffee & conversation with Rob from Rob Hammer Photography. We talked about making it in these hard times. Lately Rob's been shooting a lot for Denver Magazine. Go Rob!



Tonight we hung out at his place drank some PBR and worked on lighting techniques. Rob has a personal project of goofy faces. So I lent my goatee & look to the project.

I in turn got to shot rob on his white seamless & started using some of the light modifiers and crazy ideas I've had running through my noodle.



Here I used my DarkSphere (a lightsphere wrapped in Cinefoil with a 20 degree grid) as a spot. Plus Rob had a nice cardboard snoot that only lit his eyes.

Rob & Emily are great people & I appreciate them opening up their home & Rob sharing his equipment with me.