Looking back at 2011, it was a good year. I did photography for myself. I didn't do any events. I had opportunities to do weddings, parties, club scene, but I decided against it. I think it was one of the greatest things. I did photography for myself. People don't get that, but I don't care.
Today, I was able to do some smoke photography. I always understood the concept but never really attempted it until today. It's super cool to get such an awesome effect from something so simple like an in scent stick.
In the middle of Rambo night (Jive and I were watching Rambo on Spike), he decided to grab his beastly Assault Rifle and do some simple shots with the smoke coming out of the barrel. The effect was very satisfying for the first time doing it. I'll probably try it again and do different effects too.
Camera Info: Canon 20D with the 50mm (of course), Canon 430ex with DIY snoot, triggered by RadioPopper JrX. They were either on the right of right underneath the smoke. The AR shots had the Calumet Genesis200 serie strobe at the lowest power to highest the gun. Most shots were edited in Lightroom then transferred over to Photoshop.
As always, thanks for looking.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Everyone is leaving!!!!
AHHHH!!! Everyone is leaving San Diego one by one. Pete and Steph left on Christmas. I should know since I stalk them on Find Friends. Hahaa. Now Francis is leaving back to Dallas, then soon Brandon is heading back to work in Florida. What is happening!?
It was great to see everyone again. It's starting to become a real treat when we all get together. That's what the holidays are all about yeah? Ohhh yeah, I got an awesome Justin Bieber lunch box from my sister too. Thanks Jess.
On the last night Francis was in San Diego, people gathered up at the Tavern to watch the Laker game, drink, and hang out.
The next day, Francis wanted to see the ocean since that is something he misses out in Dallas. He made me appreciate the little things in San Diego such as palm trees. He was freaking out whenever he saw one. Reminded me not to take things for granted. A friendly reminder is always nice though.
Camera Info: the same. Hahaa!
Thanks for looking.
It was great to see everyone again. It's starting to become a real treat when we all get together. That's what the holidays are all about yeah? Ohhh yeah, I got an awesome Justin Bieber lunch box from my sister too. Thanks Jess.
On the last night Francis was in San Diego, people gathered up at the Tavern to watch the Laker game, drink, and hang out.
The next day, Francis wanted to see the ocean since that is something he misses out in Dallas. He made me appreciate the little things in San Diego such as palm trees. He was freaking out whenever he saw one. Reminded me not to take things for granted. A friendly reminder is always nice though.
Camera Info: the same. Hahaa!
Thanks for looking.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
You're Talkin' to a GROWN A$$ MAN!!!!!
Happy Holidays from the Revolution and Kuya.Klick!!! This is 2011's Grown A$$ Christmas party. We had a huge venue for a close circle of friends. If you're not associate with anyone here, you're not a big deal in my eyes. Hahaaa. Jk. Kinda...Hahaa! Keepin' it fancy as we pull out only the finest attire for this joyful night.
This holiday party was about bringing the old to the present. We're getting at the age where people are stabilizing their life and it isn't always in San Diego. Pete Roq and Mrs MegaTRAN came all the way from Oregon. Francis from "Everything is bigger in Texas, including Asians!". I don't know. Sounds right. Hahahaa. Paradox serving his country proudly from Florida. Mando and Malas is together for the holidays. John and Laura finally in the mix again after years of MIA in my life at least. Can't forget Ate Jill. Where was she!? I'm glad she came out!! I miss her! But she's been doin it. Then along with the regulars of slums of e$co. Not to sound like Dre from the League, but good friends, good food, good times. This venue was so big, we every was scattered throughout the place. So it wasn't hard to talk and catch up with our friends.
Of course, being the drunk passionate guy I am, I end up talking about photography like it's my life for a minute. Hahaaa. Unfortunately, not all the pictures were on my camera. Mr. Pete Roq had some awesome shots with his camera...so you'll have to wait for Mrs. MegaTRAN to upload some the pictures on her own site.
I personally had a great time!!! Thank you for everyone who helped make this night possible. Laura and John for hosting. Malas and Jess for planning the whole thing!! To all the Boyfriends and Girlfriends and making the night special and coming together.
Camera Info: same set up as always. Check out Steph's blog for more photos.
Like always, Thanks for looking.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!
This holiday party was about bringing the old to the present. We're getting at the age where people are stabilizing their life and it isn't always in San Diego. Pete Roq and Mrs MegaTRAN came all the way from Oregon. Francis from "Everything is bigger in Texas, including Asians!". I don't know. Sounds right. Hahahaa. Paradox serving his country proudly from Florida. Mando and Malas is together for the holidays. John and Laura finally in the mix again after years of MIA in my life at least. Can't forget Ate Jill. Where was she!? I'm glad she came out!! I miss her! But she's been doin it. Then along with the regulars of slums of e$co. Not to sound like Dre from the League, but good friends, good food, good times. This venue was so big, we every was scattered throughout the place. So it wasn't hard to talk and catch up with our friends.
Of course, being the drunk passionate guy I am, I end up talking about photography like it's my life for a minute. Hahaaa. Unfortunately, not all the pictures were on my camera. Mr. Pete Roq had some awesome shots with his camera...so you'll have to wait for Mrs. MegaTRAN to upload some the pictures on her own site.
I personally had a great time!!! Thank you for everyone who helped make this night possible. Laura and John for hosting. Malas and Jess for planning the whole thing!! To all the Boyfriends and Girlfriends and making the night special and coming together.
Camera Info: same set up as always. Check out Steph's blog for more photos.
Like always, Thanks for looking.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Grown Men Have Facial Hair!!
Its the end of November, end of the mustache. Don't forget about men's health issues such as postrate cancer!
I hung out with my first friend aKa Nick Wong. Nick and his buddies threw a party with some awesome live garage band, gross keg beers, pretty cool mixers, along with nicely shaven women (in the appropriate places). For once I was the minority with all these white people. I feel like me and Justin were the only AZN people there. But we act white, I don't know if that counts.
Camera Info: Canon 20D with 17-85mm along with Canon 430ex flash with diffuser. I was on a good one, so I didn't really look at my pictures after taking them. So loading them onto Lightroom was a surprise. Some came out really cool, others came out really out of focus or blurred due to the long shutter speed. It's all good though. It's not like it was a paid gig, thank gosh!!!
I hung out with my first friend aKa Nick Wong. Nick and his buddies threw a party with some awesome live garage band, gross keg beers, pretty cool mixers, along with nicely shaven women (in the appropriate places). For once I was the minority with all these white people. I feel like me and Justin were the only AZN people there. But we act white, I don't know if that counts.
Camera Info: Canon 20D with 17-85mm along with Canon 430ex flash with diffuser. I was on a good one, so I didn't really look at my pictures after taking them. So loading them onto Lightroom was a surprise. Some came out really cool, others came out really out of focus or blurred due to the long shutter speed. It's all good though. It's not like it was a paid gig, thank gosh!!!
December Lights
It's starting to look like a Christmas. No Really! It is!! According to Barn, Balboa has a festival of lights, all the museums are open for free, lights are amazing. It was a fun photo op. We walked around Balboa Park admiring the lights, trees, and singing. Soaking up the holiday spirit.
Here are a few pictures of the night. Thanks for checkin' them out.
Camera Info: Canon 20D with the Canon EFS 17-85mm 4.0-5.6 IS. Shocking!!! Not using my 50mm!!! I needed the wide angle to capture the scene. All shots were done on a tripod and remote shutter. I shot in bulb mode and f/8 at ISO 100. The portrait also used the Canon 430ex and sync'd with radio popper JrX.
Here are a few pictures of the night. Thanks for checkin' them out.
Camera Info: Canon 20D with the Canon EFS 17-85mm 4.0-5.6 IS. Shocking!!! Not using my 50mm!!! I needed the wide angle to capture the scene. All shots were done on a tripod and remote shutter. I shot in bulb mode and f/8 at ISO 100. The portrait also used the Canon 430ex and sync'd with radio popper JrX.
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