The Munchkin's Notebook

On March 18th, I did a spring themed session with Patty .   This session revolved around lots of white and yellow spring flowers and a large gold frame. For this session I used: Photography Equipment Props/Miscellaneous Cannon 80D Transmitter/Trigger 2 Phottix strobes 1 Westcott FJ400 strobe 2 Cannon speed lights Blue gels 2 c-stands 1 light stand 2 Backdrop stands White fluffy backdrop Sandbags 3 bell reflectors 30-degree Grid 2 foot posing cube 1.5 foot posing cube Flower arrangements 3x2 foot frame Wire Cardboard boxes Large Styrofoam pyramid White shear material   The set up The set up for this shoot seems simple but was complicated, since I was going to lean towards high key and did not want any shadows from the frame showing up in images.  I started with a white fluffy backdrop, then placed my cubes, pyramid, and cardboard boxes to create levels.  I ...

To be honest, I just wasn’t feeling Katsucon this year.  I think it was a combination of several things. First I had to travel for my normal day job to Norman, Oklahoma the week before Katsucon and be there till the Tuesday before the con.  I flew back on the Tuesday right before Katsucon and was worried I was going to have some flight trouble and miss the con and have to reschedule or refund all my scheduled shoots.  Due to traveling, I didn’t feel as prepared for my sessions as normal.  I also felt a bit tired and worn out, because the travel for work really reduced my tolerance level.  I’m normally an introvert who can act extroverted when needed, and the work trip took me to my extrovert limit.   Then there was the convention itself, which I feel gets less and less organized every year, and the volunteers more frustrating to deal with.  I buy a VIP pass, just so I don’t have to stand in the long line on Thursday for badge pick up. Usually, there ...