This is more than a commercial, it is genius marketing with a wonderful reminder message … and its why I love to do what I do. The camera is one of the most important and greatest inventions in this world …. its 6 mins long so just relax and watch! I love the Muhammad Ali bit the best ….
I have something in my eye, hold on a second 
I have been interested in learning a little about studio lighting for a few months now so I signed up for a lighting workshop conducted by Daniel Linnet and Scott McGale, and Daniel’s fabulous team at Sydney Photo Workshops. It was a inspirational workshop, run very smoothly and delivered in a very professional manner. It really felt like we were thrown in the deep end which I loved! We started with basic theory such as the principles of light. Then moved to the availability, quantity, flexibility and speed of light and question time and were then separated into fully set up low key and a high key studios with two fabulous models and on hand wardrobe department. We became familiar with equipment such as heads, reflectors, grids, barn doors and boom lights and more items than we thought possible. I still have words like ‘contrasts’, ‘colour warmth’ and ‘clackers’ spinning around in my head!
We viewed first hand these incredible photographers at work, shown the differences of light ratios, family of light angles, reflections and how a half stop can change things quite dramatically in certain situations. We watched them build a shot then they pulled it apart and let us build it again and we viewed how to construct a lighting diagram which was very useful for me as I tend not to write things down as I go, but need to do more of this.
We were then free to shoot between both studio set ups towards the end, invited to direct the lovely models ourselves and change lighting arrangements. A big shout out to Daniel’s wife, Wendy who was such wonderful support to all of us there, made sure we were fed and watered all day – and popped the champagne! – and was just such a positive energy to the whole day. A very interesting day and highly recommended!
Here are some of my sample shots of the day…
And here were the studio set ups
Sorry for the girly overload lately…. she is just such a joy in front of the camera and I am trying out this new camera body every chance I get!
Photographers Unite is a group of professional photographers from all around Australia doing their bit to help the people who were affected by the 2009 Bushfires in Victoria. There were so many of us willing to help that a website has been built with all our details. Its still new but being added to all the time – http://www.photographersunite.org/
A reminder about my Special Bushfire Appeal Photography Sessions:
I will donate all session fees until the end of March to the Red Cross Appeal so if you have been thinking about getting a photo shoot done, NOW is the time! Please email me directly at caspix[a]mac.com and request a session time and then you need to donate your session fee via the secure online donation form and send me an electronic copy of the receipt. My prices are found under ‘lifestyle’ and then ‘pricing’.
**I will also give all Bushfire Sessions, a complimentary 8×12 print as a personal THANKS! Please spread the word so we can help…
Come on Australia, lets do out bit to help these communities – if you are a member of Facebook, click this link to view incredibly moving video footage of the disaster.
… isn’t she beautiful!
I think all Australians are reeling from the tragedy that recently unfolded in Victoria and the terrible bush fires that raged there, the lives lost, the homes lost, the wildlife lost.
Kris Leigh, a fantastic photographer in NSW, has been inspiring in her decision to donate her session fees directly to the Red Cross to offer some support in this time of need. I have seen so many colleagues follow her lead in an effort to help out and I wish to do the same. So please check her website as she is keeping a long list of photographers across Australia who are all participating.
Special Bushfire Appeal Photography Sessions:
I will donate all session fees until the end of March to the Red Cross Appeal so if you have been thinking about getting a photo shoot done, NOW is the time! Please email me directly at caspix[a]mac.com and request a session time and then you need to donate your session fee via the secure online donation form and send me an electronic copy of the receipt.My prices are found under ‘lifestyle’ and then ‘pricing’.
**I will also give all Bushfire Sessions, a complimentary 8×12 print as a personal THANKS! Please spread the word so we can help…
Come on Australia, lets do out bit to help these communities – if you are a member of Facebook, click this link to view incredibly moving video footage of the disaster.
Finally I have received my prizes from my Canon Photo5 competition win. I have got a new camera body and lens so even though it was sprinkling outside, I had to whip it out and try it on the nearest available model… who hammed it up just nicely for me. But I had only fired off about 5 shots before she put her hand up and said ‘das enough camma mumma!’ and walked off! Sheesh, the attitude of the talent these days hey
For the photographers reading, it’s a Canon 5D Mark II and the 85mm f1.2 woohoo!
I thought I would create a cool little mosaic of my recently completed personal project during January 2009. I hope to make a book about it very soon and am just deciding which photobook I should choose. Any suggestions would be great!
So hot in Sydney today! At a photog meet, the kids found relief in a local fountain at around midday…
Here is an amazing girl who was just up for anything. She is pregnant with her 2nd baby and thought that a funky photo shoot would be heaps of fun so we went out and did just that, had us some big fun! She even dyed her hair for it…… Don’t you love seeing big bellies in beautiful light and in places you wouldn’t normally see them, like an amusement park 
And here are a few of her beautiful family:
I am very excited to be a triple finalist in the Heart of Gold International Photograhy Competition. The panel of judges are quite distinguished as well so wish me luck!
This entry is a finalist in the category of ‘Family’
“Bondi Swing”
This entry is a finalist in the category of ‘Fun’
“Gelato Hands Free”
This entry is also a finalist in the category of ‘Fun’
“Fairy FlosssssYEAH “
First day at preschool! Excited much haha!
