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E-session at the downtown portland waterfront area. Originally thought about hard fashion kind of look. Then decide to use softer light (video light). We brought Alienbee 1600 along with Vegabond power pack. Modeling light is great balancing night seen with subject. It doesn’t look like flash and I think it looks more flattering. Only modifier I used was a beauty dish. It’s great in Oregon. Vegabond can be used as a expensive sand bag. I am impressed with 5D Mark II. I don’t see much of noise (I shot ISO at 2000). Weather was perfect and hope we have weathers like this rest of the year.

Engagement Session:Shannon & Jason – Images by soobum im

I had a senior session with Jules.  He’s very talented football and rugby player.  Weather was just perfect and it was near sunset at the Aloha high school. I shot with just one 580 EXII on either side of camera and was about 1/4 power. Since it was close to sunset, I didn’t need too much of power.

{ Senior Photography: Jules } – Images by soobum im

Another high school senior photography at the local park.  It was probably the hottest day.  Sky is blue and so clear.  Shot with canon 17-40 F4 lens.  I didn’t need fast glass since I used aperture around F8.  Shot with just one 580 EXII.

we found some shade area.   l like to shoot in the park because I can shoot in green background with out bringing backdrops.

Lot of things going on at the waterfront this summer. Jazz festival, good food etc. We found the place where not many people passing by. Can’t move the boat behind Colleen. Instead I decide to include the boat – looks like a vacation photo. The sun is on my right and I had to balance the sun light. Again, I am dealing with harsh shadow. Umbrella was not an option since the wind was blowing like 15 MPH and don’t want my $400 Canon 580 EXII to drop on the sand or water. It was on full power, no gel, strait to Colleen from camera left (I needed use all the power I’ve got). I shot Raw so that I can brighten up her left face a little.

Here are some of the engagement photos I shots last week.  Sun provided warm color and they both looked very natural.

Cloud looked nice and I wanted to create some dramatic look.  Alienbee 1600 powered by Vegabond II.  Only light modifier I used was a beauty dish (I gaffer taped 1/2 CTO inside).