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Diepenbeek, BELGIUM
Some photographers loose their freshness, spontanity and creativity after a few years in this very competitive business. To avoid that happening to me, I take some time to play every now and then.
This time my friend and fellow photographer Karla, showed me some tricks for working in a small studio and I took her outside for some strobist style shooting.
TECH INFO
Vivitar 285HV on 1/2 or 1/1 power about 30 degrees to camera left as the main light. Another Vivitar with a grid was placed opposite the main light to provide just a liitle separation light.
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Frankfurt - GERMANY
I was asked to head the first Frankfurt Strobist meetup and help out with lighting. I'd like to thank everyone for hiring me and giving me such a pleasant stay.
more pictures, setups, ... in the Frankfurt Strobist Group
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De Haan, Belgium
My son Kobe sometimes doesn't get the attention I'd like to give him. So once in while we take some time to do something fun with jus the guys
Kobe had been talking about fishing, so I asked one of my best friends Sven (aka Ponette) to take us fishing.
We spent the afternoon at a creek but didn't catch anything. But we took enough food for a nice bbq on the beach anyway. Sleeping in a tent on the beach was quite an adventure for Kobe. The three of us really enjoyed it.
Apparently they don't taste that well, we didn't catch anything.
Steenokkerzeel, BELGIUM (studio)
Now that I have a nice big studio, I might as well learn how to take pictures in it. I find it much more difficult than shooting on location. That's why I'm doing a series of test shoots to try stuff out. The fantastic Kailyka helped me out on this one.
LIGHTING INFO:
I know I move my lights around a lot in function of the mood, the story and the model's features. That's why I figured to keep it rather simple in the studio. This one is made with one Elinchrom Ranger head in a large beautydish right in front and over the model. On the floor (in front of the model) is a silver California Sunbounce Mini reflector to bounce some light from the dish back. A Lumopro LP 120 speedlight (triggered by optical slave) is lying on the floor to light the brick wall.
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De Haan, BELGIUM
I strongly (convince myself to) believe that professional photographers should take some time to play every now and then. We played around all the time when we where amateurs and that's what made us good enough to go pro anyway. So to become a better pro, I try to allow some time to play in my tight schedule.
A few months ago I got into a conversation between some like minded photographers and we decided to do some kind of fun shoot together. I actually didn't have the time but I went anyway. And I'm glad I did, because I came back with more energy and motivation.
Model-for-the-day Lien trying to get in contact with her inner self by means of tai chi
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Bonheiden / Mechelen, BELGIUM
I don't shoot much weddings anymore but how could I say no to an old friend who asked if I wanted to shoot her brother's wedding.
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De Haan, BELGIUM
I strongly (convince myself to) believe that professional photographers should take some time to play every now and then. We played around all the time when we where amateurs and that's what made us good enough to go pro anyway. So to become a better pro, I try to allow some time to play in my tight schedule.
A few months ago I got into a conversation between some like minded photographers and we decided to do some kind of fun shoot together. I actually didn't have the time but I went anyway. And I'm glad I did, because I came back with more energy and motivation.
I had my lensbaby for a while but never really got to play with it until now.
Pieter trying out the poor man's version of Yvan's areal photography.
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BELGIUM - Zaventem
My son Kobe playing with the new Macbook
PHOTO BY BERT STEPHANI - ALL RIGHT RESERVED
Lovenjoel, BELGIUM
I was asked to give a demonstration about the way I work with off-camera flash on an event for the Belgian Federation of Professional Photographers. I gave a presentation for 20 minutes together with my buddy and wedding photographer Pieter Van Impe. Later that day we did a 45 minute live shoot.
I wanted to show how I improvise with the model and the location, so I didn't prepare anything. It wasn 't easy to look for backgrounds, set up lights, make pics and at the same time explain what I was doing to 60 photographers. So it's not my best work but I hope I gave an idea of the endless possibilities of small flashes.
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Valencia - SPAIN
I went to the first congres of the European Federation of Professional Photographers (FEP) in Spain. My camerabag was stolen on the last day so I lost a lot of money and all my images. Luckily I got to use a friends IXUS to make at least some images.
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Steenokkerzeel, BELGIUM
What do you do when you shoot a couple who are equally in love with each other as with their Harley?
LIGHTING INFO:
One Elinchrom Ranger portable ranger with standard reflector to camera left.
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FRANCE - Paris Strobist Seminar
David Hobby aka Strobist gave a fantastic seminar about off-camera flash. Despite the cold weather David showed up in his trade marked shorts.
PHOTO BY BERT STEPHANI - ALL RIGHT RESERVED
Haacht, BELGIUM
Shooting families isn't always easy. Different characters, looks, clothes and sometimes clashing ego's. None of these problems on this shoot. This was one of those shoots that I realise that I'm so lucky that I can do this for a living.
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De Haan, BELGIUM
I strongly (convince myself to) believe that professional photographers should take some time to play every now and then. We played around all the time when we where amateurs and that's what made us good enough to go pro anyway. So to become a better pro, I try to allow some time to play in my tight schedule.
A few months ago I got into a conversation between some like minded photographers and we decided to do some kind of fun shoot together. I actually didn't have the time but I went anyway. And I'm glad I did, because I came back with more energy and motivation.
I had my lensbaby for a while but never really got to play with it until now.
Pieter trying out the poor man's version of Yvan's areal photography.
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Zaventem (Belgium)
wedding E & E
PHOTO BY BERT STEPHANI - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
LIGHTING INFO:
I used a snooted SB24 to keep everything in the frame rather dark except the faces of the couple.
Alpendorf, Sankt-Johan im Pongau, AUSTRIA
Like almost every year for the past 10 years or so, my parents and our little family went for a ski holiday in Austria.
I have replaced my backup camera (that was stolen) with a 1Ds mkII. Because I never worked intensively with this camera befor, I took it on holliday to get used to it and play around.
Noa with my wife
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De Haan, BELGIUM
I strongly (convince myself to) believe that professional photographers should take some time to play every now and then. We played around all the time when we where amateurs and that's what made us good enough to go pro anyway. So to become a better pro, I try to allow some time to play in my tight schedule.
A few months ago I got into a conversation between some like minded photographers and we decided to do some kind of fun shoot together. I actually didn't have the time but I went anyway. And I'm glad I did, because I came back with more energy and motivation.
Ake shooting model Fauve
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Bonheiden / Mechelen, BELGIUM
I don't shoot much weddings anymore but how could I say no to an old friend who asked if I wanted to shoot her brother's wedding.
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BELGIUM - Vilvoorde
After we finished the 'Running in 2020' pictures, we were joined by pro model Sylvianne. We improvised and had a lot of fun with Dirk and Sylvianne. This picture was shot outside. Dirk reminded me of Iggy Pop and I wanted to make some harsh Iggy-images of him.
LIGHTING INFO:
Vivitar 285HV with small silver umbrella placed above and slightly in front of Dirk. Not very flattering light, but I wanted a dramatic look.
A video of this shoot can be found at:
youtube.com/watch?v=bUOfBY05_K8
More info, will be published soon on my blog:
Alpendorf, Sankt-Johan im Pongau, AUSTRIA
Like almost every year for the past 10 years or so, my parents and our little family went for a ski holiday in Austria.
I have replaced my backup camera (that was stolen) with a 1Ds mkII. Because I never worked intensively with this camera befor, I took it on holliday to get used to it and play around.
Snowball fight
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Alpendorf, Sankt-Johan im Pongau, AUSTRIA
Like almost every year for the past 10 years or so, my parents and our little family went for a ski holiday in Austria.
I have replaced my backup camera (that was stolen) with a 1Ds mkII. Because I never worked intensively with this camera befor, I took it on holliday to get used to it and play around.
He's really getting big.
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Zaventem, BELGIUM
I love shooting families who can let themselves go, people who like to play, don't mind to get dirty and have fun. This family was so good at enoying themselves that it felt like I just had to press the shutter.
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De Haan, BELGIUM
I strongly (convince myself to) believe that professional photographers should take some time to play every now and then. We played around all the time when we where amateurs and that's what made us good enough to go pro anyway. So to become a better pro, I try to allow some time to play in my tight schedule.
A few months ago I got into a conversation between some like minded photographers and we decided to do some kind of fun shoot together. I actually didn't have the time but I went anyway. And I'm glad I did, because I came back with more energy and motivation.
I had my lensbaby for a while but never really got to play with it.
Serge testing out a Canon HD video camera (we might put some footage online)
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Zaventem, BELGIUM
Just some assorted family pics from the last two weeks (easter holiday for the kids).
Noa showing her teeth
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Ostend, BELGIUM
Some snaps taken on a weekend trip with my wife to the Belgian coast.
playing around with the lensbabie in the harbour
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De Haan, BELGIUM
I strongly (convince myself to) believe that professional photographers should take some time to play every now and then. We played around all the time when we where amateurs and that's what made us good enough to go pro anyway. So to become a better pro, I try to allow some time to play in my tight schedule.
A few months ago I got into a conversation between some like minded photographers and we decided to do some kind of fun shoot together. I actually didn't have the time but I went anyway. And I'm glad I did, because I came back with more energy and motivation.
Annelien through the lensbaby
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Zaventem, BELGIUM
Just some assorted family pics from the last two weeks (easter holiday for the kids).
Maya has been fighting with Kobe for the whole holiday, but you just can't stay mad if she looks to you like this.
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BELGIUM - Zaventem
Lotte got a photoshoot as a present for her birthday. The friends and Lotte's bf, came along. I had a lot of fun shooting them. It was a dull gray fall day, but we managed to get a more sunny feeling in most of the pics.
LIGHTING INFO:
By placing the subject about a meter under a rood, the available soft light became more directional and I used it as a main light. Because the background (a stone wall) was a bit too dark I placed a Vivitar 285HV next to it. It was at camera right, pointing down towards the left bottom corner of the picture. To create a pattern on the wall, I let the light come through some branches. A blue gel was added to create a bit more contrasting colours between subject and background. Triggered with PW's, flash was at 1/16.
More info, pics and video's can be found on my blog
PHOTO BY BERT STEPHANI - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Steenokkerzeel, Belgium
Most of the pictures during my 5-day portrait Master Class are taken by the participants, but here are some that I took myself as an example.
Ine on location
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2007 may 5, Zaventem (Belgium), School party
Every year this school (Zavo) organises a big party/show starring all the kids and teachers and staff. This year the theme was 'the wrong party', meaning that they used music, costumes etc. that you should like if you want to be in fashion.
Frankfurt - GERMANY
I was asked to head the first Frankfurt Strobist meetup and help out with lighting. I'd like to thank everyone for hiring me and giving me such a pleasant stay.
more pictures, setups, ... in the Frankfurt Strobist Group
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2007 may 5, Zaventem (Belgium), School party
Every year this school (Zavo) organises a big party/show starring all the kids and teachers and staff. This year the theme was 'the wrong party', meaning that they used music, costumes etc. that you should like if you want to be in fashion.
BELGIUM - Sint-Katelijne Waver
Noa turned 10 days, we've been married for 7 years and the family (on my mother's side) got together for a party. What I really liked is that so many members of the family got together. It's been several years since I saw some of them.
PHOTO BY BERT STEPHANI - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Kids love the candy
Ostend, BELGIUM
Some snaps taken on a weekend trip with my wife to the Belgian coast.
playing around with the lensbabie in the harbour
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Cologne, GERMANY
At photokina I only took one picture and my friends didn't do much better. On our way home from Photokina we were all so tired that we started taking pics anyway to stay awake.
Pieter is the light at the end of the tunnel
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Steenokkerzeel, BELGIUM
Some pictures about the progress on the construction works in the new studio.
Open studio space.
The door in the middle leads to a hallway with an office and the sanitary unit.
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BELGIUM
As a personal project, I decided to shoot everything and anything for 50 days with just a 50mm lens (on a full frame body).
Day 3
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Steenokkerzeel, BELGIUM
During a one-on-one workshop I teached, I remembered an old plan to do a model shoot with a simple compact camera instead of a DSLR. I could only snap a couple of pics of Ine posing for Michael but it sure did remember me to actually plan a model shoot with just a compact cam.
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Ghent, BELGIUM
I don't shoot many weddings anymore but how could I resist shooting the big day of a good friend and his stunning bride.
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Steenokkerzeel, BELGIUM
I wanted to test out some new lighting toys and ideas. Sigrid, my dear old friend from our teenage days, volunteered to be my victim.
This shot involved a lot of Watt/seconds and a shower curtain.
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Erpe-Mere, BELGIUM - Professional photographer Pieter Van Impe (www.fotografie-vanimpe.be) shoots a real-life engagement session
For a making-of video and more info, please visit www.squeezethelime.com
Valencia - SPAIN
I went to the first congres of the European Federation of Professional Photographers (FEP) in Spain. My camerabag was stolen on the last day so I lost a lot of money and all my images. Luckily I got to use a friends IXUS to make at least some images.
Also check out my blog: