Niika Sings
So it happened, I got another Les Paul.
This is actually the 2nd time I have named a Gibson Les Paul as Niika; the other Gibson Les Paul named Niika is my 60s reissue, nearly the same finish. I made it a rule to name my favorite, arguably best, Les Paul as Niika... After a college friend of mine who was also in music, guitars, and was in bands, granted we never did share the stage together. I just thought the way her name was spelled was unique, and it spoke to me and right then and there, I decided that my future Les Pauls I get that are probably my best ones will be named Niika. And don't worry, she knows that I name my favorite Les Pauls after her and with her blessing.
I felt a bit creative earlier, albeit not really the best model, but I just thought of taking a photo with my new Les Paul Standard.
The spotliight is a makeshift spotlight... maybe obvious since it isn't a perfect circle lol I don't own a spotlight, and instead made a makeshift flash bender with several pieces of laid paper that I had lying around, made a tube out of it, and there you go, a DIY spotlight lol
This Les Paul Standard also has a secret, which I'm not telling, of course, but that secret makes it even more fun to name her Niika.
Shooting Information:
•Nikon D7200 with MB-D15 Battery Grip
•Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
•Manual Mode
•1/500th @ 17mm zoom, f/8
•ISO 800
•1x Off Shoe Nikon Speedlight SB-910
Off Shoe Flash Information:
•Commander/Trigger: Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander
•Flash 1: Nikon Speedlight SB-910 with makeshift flash bender for spotlight effect, on the front left, pointed towards the subject, half power
Post Processing Information:
•Phase One Capture One Pro
•Nik Software Analog Efex Pro 2
•Not Cropped
I accept any comment, from praises, awards, invitations, all the way to criticisms - as long as the criticism is constructive that I can learn and improve from. So, don't shy away with the comments!! =]
You are also free to use any of my photos without a fee (except any photos that are portraits of any of my friends or family members), I only ask in return that you credit me, link my Flickr profile, not re-editing any of my shots, and not removing my watermark.
Finally, consider following me! I will certainly follow back! You can never have too many friends!! =]
Niika Sings
So it happened, I got another Les Paul.
This is actually the 2nd time I have named a Gibson Les Paul as Niika; the other Gibson Les Paul named Niika is my 60s reissue, nearly the same finish. I made it a rule to name my favorite, arguably best, Les Paul as Niika... After a college friend of mine who was also in music, guitars, and was in bands, granted we never did share the stage together. I just thought the way her name was spelled was unique, and it spoke to me and right then and there, I decided that my future Les Pauls I get that are probably my best ones will be named Niika. And don't worry, she knows that I name my favorite Les Pauls after her and with her blessing.
I felt a bit creative earlier, albeit not really the best model, but I just thought of taking a photo with my new Les Paul Standard.
The spotliight is a makeshift spotlight... maybe obvious since it isn't a perfect circle lol I don't own a spotlight, and instead made a makeshift flash bender with several pieces of laid paper that I had lying around, made a tube out of it, and there you go, a DIY spotlight lol
This Les Paul Standard also has a secret, which I'm not telling, of course, but that secret makes it even more fun to name her Niika.
Shooting Information:
•Nikon D7200 with MB-D15 Battery Grip
•Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
•Manual Mode
•1/500th @ 17mm zoom, f/8
•ISO 800
•1x Off Shoe Nikon Speedlight SB-910
Off Shoe Flash Information:
•Commander/Trigger: Nikon SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander
•Flash 1: Nikon Speedlight SB-910 with makeshift flash bender for spotlight effect, on the front left, pointed towards the subject, half power
Post Processing Information:
•Phase One Capture One Pro
•Nik Software Analog Efex Pro 2
•Not Cropped
I accept any comment, from praises, awards, invitations, all the way to criticisms - as long as the criticism is constructive that I can learn and improve from. So, don't shy away with the comments!! =]
You are also free to use any of my photos without a fee (except any photos that are portraits of any of my friends or family members), I only ask in return that you credit me, link my Flickr profile, not re-editing any of my shots, and not removing my watermark.
Finally, consider following me! I will certainly follow back! You can never have too many friends!! =]