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.