I think I messed up my lens, more Kendall

The 2 shots I posted from the session with Kendall always seemed a bit off to me. It wasn't not sharp. Just feels weird when I looked at them at 100% resolution. I couldn't figure out what was causing this phenomenon.

The night before this session, I decided to clean my lens. I don't use filters and the front lens element was a bit greasy from 2 years of use and no real cleaning. I think I might have fucked it up a bit. Maybe there is cleaning solution residue on the lens. I think that's what is causing this weird sharp yet not sharp look in some of these photos.

Kendall, finally

One of two scheduled photo shoots this weekend got done. This is Kendall. I met her through my friend Laura. This was quite possibly the most exciting and enjoyable photo shoot I've done so far. Kendall knows how to pose like a champ. She's also participating in my 10 year photo project. Those photos won't be viewable to the public for another 2 years though. I need at least 3 of each person to make it legitimate.

I also need to get a new camera. I think I've outgrown the feature set of my current one. Well hopefully with some proper budgeting (ha, ha) I will be able to buy one before I go to China in the spring.

Daniel

El Presidente, The L Magazine

There is another version of this that I really like but I can't show it until I fix the lens flare on it. Also, what the hell is going on with his tie? Dammit, I should have an eye to correct this type of stuff when we're shooting...

Rapidly dropping post counts

It's creeping up on mid-October and my ratio of posts per month have taken a sharp decline. With the warm sunlight of summer long gone and New York City's pseudo Autumn weather turning into cold, so does my photography output.

It doesn't have to be like this. If only I had a studio space to set up my strobes.

Blair, where are you?

Photo Andrea Rosen

Gossip Girl is filming in DUMBO today. I just went out to get a cookie from Almondine and they were shooting in Bubby's. I couldn't see anyone though. When I walked back, they were wrapping up so all the actors must have went back to their trailers.

It's funny because I twittered it and 5 minutes later Andrea, Becca and Mike are walking towards me to go to Bubby's. Sorry guys. Let's got to Forager's at 6pm and stalk the place.

More Emerging Artist pictures

Photo by Michael Seto. Check out the photos he took for us here.

The Emerging Artist Party

Becca and Andrea.


Jackie and Mercedes.


Why so serious? Nick, Jonny and Kate.


Eléonore.


Susannah with new glasses.

A comparison

Just another day at the beach

My photo shoot with Mercedes fell though so I decided to go to the beach!





Stay tuned for more (a lot more).

Will kill for this camera

Canon unveiled the successor their 3-year old 5D last week- The 5D Mark II. Early indication from highly regarded photograph Vincent Laforet and wedding photography studio BEBB Studios have both said this camera will "change everything" and I am falling for the hype.

I know there is maybe 1 other person who reads my blog who will even be interested in this stuff, but I have to say - I might seriously consider saving up for this $2700 camera for my visit to China spring next year.

This thing can shoot 1080p video footage, which isn't a big deal to me but my gawd, the footage speaks for itself. The BEBB Studios blog also have still examples shot at a an insane ISO of 25600 (Supersonic) and the photo looks 10 times better than anything I can shoot at 1600 ISO on my Nikon (which I can't even shoot as because the quality is so bad).

But this would be a massive investment, as I would have to switch to the Canon system. It will force me to be more serious about my photography though, and actually try to make a living off of it, which is my goal... anyone need me to shoot a wedding?

This is a very exciting time in digital photography. I can't wait for it's released in November and see what people do with it.

Ghosts of the past

I was researching blog software today because our publisher has another genius idea and somehow stumbled across my livejournal account that I have abandoned for 2 years now.

It's really embarrassing to see that period of my life documented. Well, the entire Italy trip is there and that's cool, but senior year stuff is painful. Seeing all the art I made senior year is great though. You know, when I actually had real ideas about art projects and followed through.

Jackie

Hands Down

yes, yes YES.



Holy shit, at the drums.

More of Bexo.

Becca shot with the Holga. It's all fun and stuff, and I love the image quality but it's fricken expensive as shit to keep doing.

Jesse

Senior Account Executive, The L Magazine

Jumping the shark

Wii Music is an insult to the Wii Buying public, even the soccer moms.

Dammit.

Logged into Myspace for the first time in days to see this. Looks like I'm 4 hours later. Fuck. Jenny Lewis and Zooey Deschanel?? KILL ME. Oh yeah, Costello too.

OK. Just looked at Jenny's bulletin. She sent it out Sunday night. Goddammit.

Hello!

She & Him are going to be a part of a very special event in New York City tomorrow night (September 9th, 2008) at The Apollo Theatre.


If you would like to attend this show, please send an email to info@zeitgeistmanagement.com

The first 30 names submitted will be sent a confirmation email with all pertinent details. Please only respond if you can actually attend as this performance will be filmed and all the seats must be filled.


SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…….

Jakob Dylan, Jenny Lewis and She & Him

LOCATION:

The Apollo Theatre
235 West 125th Street
New York, NY 10027

DATE:

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

TIME:

Doors open at 6:45 PM
Doors close promptly at 7:30 PM
No admittance after 7:30 PM (No Exceptions)

Evo

Evolution?

Dammit Canon. Come out with a 5D replacement at $2k (wishful thinking) and I'll switch to your camp in an instant.

On the rocks

More from the Cape

Taken with a Holga.