Carrying on with my “medicated” series on this one.

I have had this pill container that looks like a large pill for a while now and seeing it a few days ago is what sparked the idea for this medicated series actually.

This shot was processed with a new photoshop action that I’ve been working on lately that I plan on giving away with my Lightroom presets.

Strobist:
Main light is from a large window camera right.
SB-900 for fill, camera left into 48” lastolite diffuser, trigger with Nikon CLS at -1ev

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Just a note: This was shot for a client and is not my baby. :)

Here is a shot you see all the time done with a child and a mother, but I think Dads need to be represented every now and then as well.

Shot with all natural light pouring in through a large window.

This was from a client shoot this weekend so tomorrow I will be getting back to my “medicated” series.

NIKON D90, AF Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
f/2.8, 1/250, ISO 800, 52mm

Throughout my 365 I have plans to do little mini series of photos that center around a central theme. My first theme will be “medicated” in an attempt to create some images that have a bit more meaning and emotional response than the current photos in my 365..

This is mainly out straight out of the camera except some contrast adjustments. Underexposed on purpose and had the white balance set to tungsten to create the mood.

Strobist:
SB-900 bounced off wall to camera right to provide a little bit of fill.

NIKON D90, AF Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
f/2.8, 1/200, ISO 400, 70mm

Just a dead end called Sleepy Hollow. Edited using only my Blueish Awesomeness lightroom preset available here: mcgstudios.ca/presets.html

I’ve really fallen in love with diptychs lately, so expect to see some more of them in my 365

3/365 - Grunge

This shot started as a proof of concept for a shot I plan on taking some other time in my 365 journey. I’m sure this shot has been done a million times before cause it is so easy to do, but I promise I will 1up it at some point in my 365.

I’ve started writing down lots of ideas for things I want to shoot, so assuming I have the motivation for some of them I have enough to keep me going for a while now. I think today I’ll get outside for a change.

Strobist info:
SB900 camera left pointed at ceiling at 1/8 power
SB900 above camera, through ezybox at 1/8 power
Triggered with Skyports.

Damn you Canon for making video on the 7D so awesome!

Into the Wild with Malin on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

It is day two and I am already feeling the challenge!

If anyone has any ideas of things to shoot, or concepts please feel free to leave them in the comments.

Also, my friend Dave is doing a 365 and off to a killer start. Check his progress at www.davidmacvicar.com/365/

NIKON D90, AF Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
f/2.8, 1/160, ISO 200, 24mm

Today I start my 365 project. This will be a huge challenge for me. Working from home is really going to be a crutch for me, so hopefully this will inspire me to get out more.

My rules will be slack to help me complete it. I may use photos I took a day or two ago (like in this case) and I will typically post a photo the day after I take it. I am also going to strive for the best images I can and try not to settle for a mediocre shot.

Read more about my project here.

NIKON D90, AF Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
f/2.8, 1/125, ISO 200, 52mm

Sometimes urban areas can be beautiful too.

Video Montage: Urban Tranquility - Abu Dhabi, UAE (Canon EOS 7D) on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

Strobist: SB-26 into Lastolite Ezybox, camera right. Trigger with skyports.

I really love this video. The quality beats the pants off of my D90. Really hoping the D700 replacement steps up the video to something like this.

Canon 1D mark IV…maybesomesunwilldomegood on Vimeo (via Vimeo)

Just bought a new booked titled Rules for my Unborn Son that is filled will all sorts of great rules to live by.

Band Promo Posing 101

whirbangsigh:

A Still

Chris from 16th Avenue. Amazing drummer.

I think I just reached fanboy status.

Band Promo Posing 101

I’ve never laughed so hard during a shoot in my life. This is my friend Mike. You may recognize him from this photo: www.flickr.com/photos/mcgraths/3289448299/

This started out as a simple exercise of me teaching him how to use off camera flashes, and quickly turned into this.

Mike made a good point that my Flickr stream is really all over the map, and he is right. Photography is something that is still new to me, and I’m still trying to find myself as a photographer, so in the process I am literally trying out EVERYTHING. Hopefully someday the experimentation will die down and I’ll emerge with a certain style and vision, but until then hang on and enjoy the ride.

Strobist:
SB-900 high camera right through ezybox, 1/8 power
SB-900 camera left bounced off a hanging white bedsheet, 1/16 power
SB-26 above subject for hair light, 1/32 power i think
Trigger with skyports, SB-26 trigger optically

NIKON D90, AF Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
f/8, 1/100, ISO 250, 70mm

I recently started shaving this way and, wow, what a difference. Shaving is now a more enjoyable experience for me.

Strobist:
Nikon SB900 fired into 48” gold reflector, camera right. Triggered via CLS. 0ev.

NIKON D90, AF Zoom 24-70mm f/2.8G
f/4, 1/100, ISO 640, 40mm