I’m sure this has happened to others…. you’re shooting an event and you think everything is going swell and then you notice the mode dial on your camera is not on your intended mode. Instead of being on “Av” its on “B” or “M” now you begin to quietly freak out because you fear the photos you just took will look horrible…. this can happen from just letting the camera body rub against your body or my mere handling the camera.

So Canon is offering an upgrade that swaps out the mode dial to a version that you must press down in order to change mode. I think its a great idea its just too pricey…. $100 per body. Click the link below for info:

Locking mode dial modification for the “EOS 5D MarkII” and “EOS 7D”

Ever wanted to take some macro shots but just didnt want to pay upwards of $500 for a lens that you’ll seldom use?!?!? Well if you have a pocket digicam you’re in luck!!!

I sometimes shoot weddings and wanted to be able to shoot the brides ring in macro fashion but just couldn’t bring myself to purchasing a lens just for this.

So for this (fugly) simple test I used a regular pocket digicam,  just switch the dial to macro mode:

Focus and shoot!…. please ignore all the oil and lint… I took this in a hurry

Click to enlarge

I use external battery packs with my Flashes so to extend the amount of shots and also shorten recycle times. I have two CP-E4 knockoffs I bought on eBay, I use them with my Ex580 II and Ex550.

When shooting inside high ceiling buildings like churches, or temples, and using E-TTL the flash will not receive much bounced light so it will try to compensate by boosting its power. This is really bad because if you dont notice it soon enough your flash can overheat and stop working or you can waste your batteries really quick. (If you’re rapid shooting)

 

Once simple thing that can help in this situation is a flash modifier like a stofen:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are hundreds of light modifiers, the Stofen is good because its really small and even if pointed upwards it will send light out in every direction.

 

 

 

I created this image for a holiday card for the company I work for. Turns out my boss really didn’t like it so if anyone wants to use it here it is…
Click to see it fullsize.

I finally launched my photography website. I’ve been working on it for months but never really felt it was “done”.

I have been doing photography gigs on my off-time and weekends for a while now, and just wanted to create a “professional”  looking site.  So far I have done engagement parties, a few low-cost weddings, Hindu engagements, Baptisms, Communions etc.

I’m trying to break into main stream Wedding photography but understand that I need much more practice before I would feel comfortable taking on a high-end wedding.

Take a peek:
www.flowingcolor.com

I understand there’s still room for improvement but I least I have a foundation!

Peace!