Boudoir Studio Location Shot

This is my 2nd Meetup. This time it's Boudoir Studio Location Shot. I went for the event simply because it was in a studio. And for many years, that I wanted to establish my own studio in the basement but for many different reasons it hasn't happened yet.  I like landscape a lot it gives you opportunities to keep moments forever while I travel (did I mention I like travel too...). However, I don't have a lot of opportunities to go to exotic places where fewer landmarks are taken by a lot of photographers. And when I travel with Bo, it's very hard to get up early and stay late to catch the best lighting condition. Anyway, I have a lot of excuses :-)

My new year resolution is to progress into portraits and studio shots. I feel it's more relevant to people, the people I know and the people I get to know. And there have been quite a lot of needs from my friends around, babies, graduations, wedding, etc. I really want to start up possible business in this area.

Let's go back to the subject. Although it's paying event, it's an excellent opportunity for me to grow my knowledge for studio shooting. And the topic this time, Boudoir, I just realized what it was when we started. 5 mid-aged guys with a young woman and lingerie, made me feel uncomfortable at the beginning but soon it eased over because everyone was so focused on the techniques, lighting, posing... I told myself, what a great group to be in...

Working with other experienced photographers will always let you realize how little you know about photography. I knew nothing about studio setting and I knew very little to ask model to pose. Quite a lot to learn. Gladly, at least, I think my PS skills compensated some of my weakness.

First of all, let me illustrate the studio setting.

Then let's take a look at the result. Studio lighting does make all the differences. I can see how those pictures in the magazines were make now.

The end. Thanks for reading.

St Patrick Parade

About 3 weeks ago, I came across a website called, "Ottawa Photography Meetup". What the website offers caught my attention right now. It's calling for local photographers, amateurs (like myself) or professionals to get together shooting for different events/theme. The past events like Smoke Photography, Baby Portraits, Macro Photography, Pregnancy Shoot and etc. The theme was versatile enough to cover all interests for all types of photographers but what attracted me most is the opportunities to shoot in a Studio and learn from experienced photographers. It's easy enough to join the group, $5 membership, log in with Facebook. 

I've signed up for 2 "Meetup", one was what I would like to share with you in this post, St Patrick Parade. The other one will be a Studio shoot a couple of days later.

So let's talk about St. Patrick Parade. The meetup started from 10:30am at Lansdow park. I was late for about 30 minutes and yet we waited for a hour before the parade passed by. It was bitter cold in the morning, however, when a couple of people who have the same interest get together, we never get bored. There were so many topics that we shared and discussed. I never thought it was such casual and yet focus conversations. I really enjoyed it. 

The end.

Thanks for reading.