Bed Time Storys

I haven't had a lot of inspiration regarding composites lately. There are so many amazing images online to draw from, but the more images I see the harder it can be to find my own vision. This popped in my head last night and I just had to execute! Lit with 60" Photoflex SoftlighterII above camera with Einstein E640 2x AB800's through gridded striplights for rim. http://flic.kr/p/nTxCbM

Green Giggles

Having some fun with some editing techniques for that cartoon like affect. I started with Joel Grimes and his blur effect but never could quite get the look I wanted. I think it helps that most of his images are quite a bit darker. This technique of noise reduction and high pass filter to bring back a little detail is exactly what I'm looking for. I love trying on others Photoshop techniques to see if they fit my workflow. I like some bits and pieces and make them my own for my unique look in images. It's always evolving and changing. Adding a bit of salt here and bit of pepper there. This shot is all natural light. http://flic.kr/p/iRp8wR

Little Clark Kent

-My Little Clark Kent who just forgot to take of his cape! Had so much fun running around with Grandpa listening to the theme song of Superman blaring through the living room speakers! Man this kid can lift your spirits! I couldn't help but sprint to the garage studio for my stripbox and Einstein light! One of many great captures with Grampa in the kitchen! Happy Holidays to all! lit with a single Einstein through gridded stribox camera right. http://flic.kr/p/iyqDv8

Beautiful Boy

Sure wish I got to see this face every morning! Working early hours makes it impossible but on the day when I do, I can't help but smile ear to ear! Morning everyone and Happy Friday! Lit with a large octobox boomed overhead and two strip boxes lighting the seamless background. http://flic.kr/p/gn7vzi

Ooh baby

Man how this kid grows!! Mom got him dressed this morning and he looked so much older to me for some reason. I had to take a photo in order to try and freeze his ever increasing aging! Stop growing little man!!! He brings a smile to my face every time I see him. This was lit with a large octabox boomed over the camera with two strip lights to light the background. I almost never use my white background but I think it's time to bring it back. http://flic.kr/p/ggKQMr

Father and Son Hawks

Recently purchased sweatshirt and jersey for my son and I and felt the urge to get a studio shot in with sporting our new gear. This was a super quick edit as the game had started by the time we finished taking the photos. Had to clone out a light stand that was between us and also changed the crop from vertical to horizontal. Added a bunch of background to the left to give my some more space. Lit with Einstein 640 directly above camera. Reflector just below and out of the frame. Two strip lights with ab800's behind us and camera left and right and lastly the x800 directly behind us for the green spot on the background. www.nakean.com http://flic.kr/p/g5Njfg