Re: Recent Professional Works 2

[Rob C]

Hasn't she got a lovely mouth!

Rob C

[fredjeang2]

Not so fast, my friend!

While the prospect of eating sushi as served in the attached photographs is surely tempting (for a different reason though ), it shall be noted that:

as per this article.

Ok Slobodan,
fast-food-shushi are crapp too...

Here is the ultimate diet.



 

[Rob C]

Kodachrome 64 Pro, Nikon F or F2 Photomic, 3.5/135 Nikkor.

Sand, palm fronds and a mango. But you knew that.

;-)

Rob C

[SecondFocus]

Yes! My kind of food photography yet again!

When I get back from Budapest in a few weeks, it is a new specialty for me!

Gonna start practicing right now and I should be an expert quickly no matter how much I have to apply myself

Kodachrome 64 Pro, Nikon F or F2 Photomic, 3.5/135 Nikkor.

Sand, palm fronds and a mango. But you knew that.

;-)

Rob C

[HarperPhotos]

Hello,

Shot some years ago.

Cheers

Simon

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Personal message to all the Big Pros:

Since this thread (version 1) first started, this is one that I have always thoroughly enjoyed. Being an amateur myself, I never wanted to put in my two cents when the Pros were discussing things.

But I've decided it's time to give a big Thank You to Simon, Bcooter, Kirk, Chris Barrett, Mr. Smith, and many others who have not only showed amazing stuff over and over again, but have been willing to share so much information about what they do and how they do it.

Perhaps best of all is the fact that while working for clients, you all seem to really enjoy what you are doing and continuously demonstrate imagination, creativity, and all that good stuff.

So again: Thank you all!

Eric M.

[HarperPhotos]

Hi Eric,

Thank you for your kind words.

I am very thankful that on the 1st April it will be my 28th anniversary when I went pro. I have and still love my profession and are grateful the there a people out there who what to pay me to take photos.

Having to having a job which I find so enjoyable and the get paid to do it is a blessing.

Ciao

Simon

[FredBGG]

Not so fast, my friend!

While the prospect of eating sushi as served in the attached photographs is surely tempting (for a different reason though ), it shall be noted that:

as per this article.

Get's even worse..... Sushi may look pretty, but it hides some nasty little secrets...



I prefer cruelty free vegan... my favorit vegan joint makes some delicious sushi inspired goodies.

[Kirk Gittings]

Personal message to all the Big Pros:

Since this thread (version 1) first started, this is one that I have always thoroughly enjoyed. Being an amateur myself, I never wanted to put in my two cents when the Pros were discussing things.

But I've decided it's time to give a big Thank You to Simon, Bcooter, Kirk, Chris Barrett, Mr. Smith, and many others who have not only showed amazing stuff over and over again, but have been willing to share so much information about what they do and how they do it.

Perhaps best of all is the fact that while working for clients, you all seem to really enjoy what you are doing and continuously demonstrate imagination, creativity, and all that good stuff.

So again: Thank you all!

Eric M.

Thanks. I still find it hard to believe, 35 years later, that I get to do this for a living. In a very real sense it is both my vocation and my avocation. Personally, I have always thought sharing and or teaching my knowledge is part of paying you dues. This summer I get to add (in Santa Fe) yet a third university I get to teach at and I am stoked as it is a large format b&w film class. Though I have continued to shoot film for my personal work, I haven't taught it in maybe ten years. How sweet is that? I've found that usually (sometimes in surprising and mysterious ways) I get more back than I give.

[MrSmith]

I got called a 'big pro'  thanks, raised a smile and made me laugh.
I wouldn't say I have posted many images or  'amazing stuff' but that's becuase the MFonly rules have only been relaxed recently.

I like looking at other pro's work, but often it's hard not to think about what's outside the crop (lights,production, retouching, pain in the bum clients etc)

[Craig Lamson]

Thanks. I still find it hard to believe, 35 years later, that I get to do this for a living.

I think its might be interesting to ask how long everyone has been doing this stuff?

I'm at 32 years.  I too have many times been amazed that I get paid for doing what I love.

[Chris Barrett]

Shooting professionally since I was 26, so 17 years.  12 at HB, 5 at CB.

Damn, is that all??!!

[Rob C]

I think its might be interesting to ask how long everyone has been doing this stuff?
I'm at 32 years.  I too have many times been amazed that I get paid for doing what I love.

Professionally, since 1960; on my own account since 1966.

I don't know if I have retired or am just waiting for the 'phone to ring; maybe it's not connected anymore... one day I'll check it out.

;-)

Rob C

[ACH DIGITAL]

Well you guys have so much more way to go and to give. Congrats.!
ACH

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

I don't know if I have retired or am just waiting for the 'phone to ring; maybe it's not connected anymore... one day I'll check it out.
Rob C

Hello Rob? Rob? Are you there? Please pick up! I want to tell you how much I like your work, but of course I'm too cheap to spend any money on it. 

Eric

[Kirk Gittings]

I think its might be interesting to ask how long everyone has been doing this stuff?

I'm at 32 years.  I too have many times been amazed that I get paid for doing what I love.

Started doing photography in my fathers darkroom in the 6th grade-51 years ago. Got serious with my B&W photography 43 years ago. Started my architectural photography business 35 years ago.......

[Rob C]

Hello Rob? Rob? Are you there? Please pick up! I want to tell you how much I like your work, but of course I'm too cheap to spend any money on it. 

Eric

Tell you a secret: I never call me either, but then I'm Scottish(ish) so maybe it comes with the territory. Something sure does.

;-)

Rob C

[MrSmith]

quick screen grab of a test. i actually bought this as a gift for a friend but thought i would take a shot of it. (it's not a final, couple of things missing)

[gipper51]

Is it alright if a newcomer plays along  

My first post here so I guess I should introduce myself.  Aaron Gipperich located in Belleville, IL near St. Louis.  I'm not a full time pro, part time A&I shooter.  I'm an architect / Revit guy full time for the day job.  I'm mostly a technical person for the 8-5 so my photography is my "creative" side of the business.  I shoot for the firm that employs me and a few other clients.  I've done portrait work in the past but realized a while ago I get along much better with buildings!

For my style, I like to use accent lighting but I keep it simple and natural looking.  I use minimal but carefully selected props and prefer a less-is-more approach to furniture arrangement.  I'm not a fan of ultra wide angles and the 24 TS-E is my favorite interior lens.  I shoot with a 5D2, a 5D, a modest assortment of lenses and a total hodge-podge of lighting gear.  My next investments will be a 35mm shift lens and a Camranger when they finally release the Android version.

A few samples of some recent work in 2013, these four are from a new classroom building at a local community college.  Have not done exteriors yet due to unfinished landscaping:

[gipper51]

Follow up post.  And a few more of a gymnasium from another local college.