jimservies | photography
First | Self Portrait
Camera Info:
Nikon D300 | 85mm ƒ1.4D | 1/10s @ƒ/1.4 | ISO 200 | Tripod
Strobist Info:
SB-900 | 1/4 CTO | 1 / 128TH @ 17mm | Westcott 43" Silver Umbrella (feathered) | Camera Right @ 6' | Camera 10' | Triggered (2) Pocket Wizard II's
Description
First, I should say this self-portrait was inspired by flickrs own Dustin Diaz. Thanks for the inspiration Dustin and your incredible 365 project.
Tonight was a first for me. I took to the streets for a one light self-portrait session. This was also my first attempt doing an evening self-portrait in a public venue. Pretty cool actually and somewhat eventful.
After driving to several locations I settled on Market Street in downtown Knoxville.
Within 10 minutes of being on location I met Charlie, a homeless Vietnam Vet. In fact, he's sitting next to me in this photo. I have to admit I was a bit nervous having all this gear out in the open without any assistance, especially at night. The good news… Charlie turned out to be a great guy although not quite all there.
Overall, a very good time and experience tonight. I definitely learned some new things and that I need a better system of setting up and tearing down. Speaking of tearing down... Unfortunately, in my haste and with Charlie getting a little too weird, I didn't have time for a Strobist photo / diagram like I'd hoped. Next time for sure!
By the way, the purple lights are Christmas Wreaths on light poles.
Please feel free to let me know your thoughts / ideas.
More photos from the project can be found here. Be sure to check out the cool sepia version as it's one of my favorites.
View My Most Interesting Here
Thanks for viewing.
Jim
First | Self Portrait
Camera Info:
Nikon D300 | 85mm ƒ1.4D | 1/10s @ƒ/1.4 | ISO 200 | Tripod
Strobist Info:
SB-900 | 1/4 CTO | 1 / 128TH @ 17mm | Westcott 43" Silver Umbrella (feathered) | Camera Right @ 6' | Camera 10' | Triggered (2) Pocket Wizard II's
Description
First, I should say this self-portrait was inspired by flickrs own Dustin Diaz. Thanks for the inspiration Dustin and your incredible 365 project.
Tonight was a first for me. I took to the streets for a one light self-portrait session. This was also my first attempt doing an evening self-portrait in a public venue. Pretty cool actually and somewhat eventful.
After driving to several locations I settled on Market Street in downtown Knoxville.
Within 10 minutes of being on location I met Charlie, a homeless Vietnam Vet. In fact, he's sitting next to me in this photo. I have to admit I was a bit nervous having all this gear out in the open without any assistance, especially at night. The good news… Charlie turned out to be a great guy although not quite all there.
Overall, a very good time and experience tonight. I definitely learned some new things and that I need a better system of setting up and tearing down. Speaking of tearing down... Unfortunately, in my haste and with Charlie getting a little too weird, I didn't have time for a Strobist photo / diagram like I'd hoped. Next time for sure!
By the way, the purple lights are Christmas Wreaths on light poles.
Please feel free to let me know your thoughts / ideas.
More photos from the project can be found here. Be sure to check out the cool sepia version as it's one of my favorites.
View My Most Interesting Here
Thanks for viewing.
Jim