Here is an image that shows the great fall colors of the Mid-West that we just don’t get to enjoy in California. Image was processed using the various filters of Nik Software Color Efex Pro 4. If you do not own this, do not hesitate to purchase at www.niksoftware.com You can use the discount code SCVPHOTOCENTER to receive 15% off your purchase of any Nik product.
It is time to get your Holiday Family Portraits. Here is image from our most recent studio session…..
Very cool to announce that our image “Into the Center” image won 1st place in the Macro division of the SCVPA Print Competition. The image was captured at the Frederik Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan during this past year.
Come join the SCV Center for Photography in welcoming back Scott Robert Lim. He will be in the studio on Thursday, November 10th from 7pm to 10pm teaching his high energy Off-Camera Flash workshop. When Scott was last here in the studio his workshop sold out, so don’t miss out on this incredible deal. Cost will be $20, and payment must be made in advance to reserve your spot.
Scott is a master photographer and internationally renowned photographer having taught all over the world. He is one of America’s top[ photography educators, having had his work published in books and magazines all over the world.
We are so pleased to announce that the ARTree project we worked on is now up in downtown Newhall. We worked with 3 kids to assist in learning about photography and assisted them in shooting 13 kids. We took over 1,000 images that day. I then took those images and selected the best images. I then converted those images to black & white, and then increased the file size so they could be enlarged to fit on the side on a building…. Attached is the final project. If you are in Newhall on Railroad Ave, take a look….
We had the pleasure of shooting Boogie Nights at Central Park in Santa Clarita. What a fun band and they had the crowd rocking….
Today, we have some tips for your iPhone, since so many are using their iPhones to take pictures.
Your iPhone’s home button has a whole bunch of uses that vary depending on your location and how many times you press it in succession. Here’s a look at (practically) all of them.
Pressing the home screen button once while on your first home screen page will take you to the search page. When on the search page, pressing it will take you back to the first page. If you’re on the second, third, fourth page (or higher), a single press of the home button will return you to the first page. When your phone is locked, a single tap will bring up the lock screen. If you’re in an app, pressing the home button will take you to the home screen (surprise!). Finally, if you press and hold the home button you’ll initiate voice control.
Pressing the home button twice while on the lock screen will bring up your iPod controls. Doing that on any other screen will bring up the multitasking bar where you can access apps and settings.
Triple press is reserved for accessibility options. You can set them as you like by going into Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Triple-click Home.
In an effort to bring great products at reasonable prices to our fellow photographers and students, we are now offering the SRs Flash, SRs Small Triggers and SRs Video Lights for sale here at the studio. I have been using all of these products and have been very impressed and happy with the results. In a partnership with Scott Robert Lim, we are now selling the above products immediately for purchase. Details of each of the products are as follows:
SRs Tiny Triggers $229
The absolute best small format triggers on the market- small, simple, reliable, affordable! Say goodbye to extra cords, trigger caddies, bulky set-ups. Tiny Trigger Set includes 1 Transmitter and 3 Receivers. THIS SET WILL CONTROL UP TO THREE HOT SHOE STROBES OF ANY BRAND.
These triggers have been rigorously tested by professional photographers around the world with rave reviews- outperforming popular modes yet at a fraction of the price. They are extremely dependable and easy to use. Every kit uses four independent channels so each transmitter can control its own flash group.
Technical Parameters:
Transmitter
Receiver
Power Source
23A – Transmitter
AAA x2- Receiver
Outdoor operating distance (open area) > 200 ft
Indoor operating distance > 30ft
Frequency Channels – 4
Operating Frequency – FM 433Mhz
Outdoor Synchronous Speed (open area)- Max 1/500sec
Indoor Synchronous Speed – Max 1/250sec
Instructions Included
This product comes with a limited one year USA Warranty
SRs Strobie 130 Flash $139
The Strobie 130 is the best affordable compact flash. It has very powerful GN128 at 35mm with an extremely fast recycle time- better than 4 sec on a fresh set of batteries. This flash will work on any camera with a standard hotshoe in MANUAL MODE. This is not a TTL flash. Perfect for the strobist who wants precise manual control for the ultimate creative lighting set-ups. Flash can also be triggered in slave mode- will fire when it “sees” another flash go off but needs a line of sight in this mode, no trigger necessary. A durable low cost/high value flash and perfect for multi-light set ups.
Features:
Compact Size
GN128- pro quality power!
Full to 1/64 (7 stops)
Recycle time < 4 sec max with fresh batteries
Scott Robert Flash Guide Calculator- quickly compute flash exposure
Slave mode- will trigger when is “sees” another flash
White bounce card
Diffuser filter for wide angle coverage
Includes: mini flash stand, protective pouch
SRs Killer Video Light $229
This is an amazing video light that with 126 LEDs perfectly calibrated to 5400k to simulate sunlight. The light is big and soft- perfect for portraits, detail images, etc. This would be the perfect companion for low light, high ISO situations or if you just want to add catchlights in the eyes when shooting in a shaded area. Using a constant light source is the best way to see and set up light because you can see exactly the results you want. Try using this light with a shoot through umbrella or diffuser panel, it will create very soft light and very usable at ISO 800 and above. This is the video light if perfect of the photographer that likes to shoot wide open at very large apertures like 1.4/1.8, etc. Videographers and fusion photographers who shoot video will make use of the this amazing mini light panel that can produce big results. The impressive run time on this light will keep you going for hours instead of minutes as with other popular video lights- say goodbye to heavy battery packs!
Features:
-126 LEDs
-Brightness control dial
-Diffuser panel: Clear and 3600K
-Cold shoe mount
-Power gage- 4 LED indicator
-Multi-power source: AA x 6, CGR-D16S, NP-FJ70, NP-FM55H, NP-F550
-70-90 min run time at full power.
-Mini Stand
This video light is very comparable to popular brands selling for more than twice the price. It comes with a one year USA warranty.
So drop on in to the studio and check out the next products and they are available for immediate purchase at the SCV Center for Photography.
If you interested in seeing Scott Robert Lim, he will be here on March 12th for Off-Camera Flash workshop from 1pm to 4pm. Cost is $10 and you must pre-register and pay as a very limited number of seats remain.
The SCV Center for Photography is pleased to announce that Scott Robert Lim is coming to the studio to present his Off-Camera Lighting workshop on Saturday, March 12th from 1pm to 4pm. Learn Scott Robert’s amazing off camera lighting and glamor posing techniques that has turned him into an international superstar. Scott will teach his simple techniques using available light and portable strobes that will allow the photographer to create amazing images on location and almost anywhere within minutes. See how to shoot in extreme bright sun and in low light situations, how to find the best light. Discover how to maximize shooting time to create a variety of stylized images. He will also have his amazing flash and trigger systems available for purchase.
Scott’s glamor portrait techniques not only work for weddings but for any type of portraiture however we will place an emphasis on fashion and glamor photography.
SPACES ARE GOING FAST. WE ONLY HAVE SPACE FOR THE FIRST 50 PARTICIPANTS THAT RESERVE AND PAY IN ADVANCE. COST OF THIS WORKSHOP IS AN AMAZING $10. Your spot will not be reserved until payment is received. Please call me for additional information (661) 904-2092.
The Rebel T3 is a replacement for the 2.5 year old Rebel XS model, and incorporates quite a range of updates to bring the camera up to date in the company’s line. the new Rebel T3 has increased the sensor resolution to twelve megapixels. Also new in the Rebel T3 is a nine-point AF system. The Rebel T3 also now supports the latest generation SDXC cards, including the very cool Eye-Fi cards, and includes a greater selection of reduced resolution shooting options.
The Rebel T3 also has a much wider ISO sensitivity range of 100 to 6,400 equivalents, an expanded +/-5 EV exposure compensation range, an adjustable Auto Lighting Optimization function, and the Highlight Tone Priority mode seen on many recent Canon DSLRs. It also adds high-def 720p movie shooting capability, HDMI video output, and a slightly larger 2.7-inch LCD display. Not all the changes are entirely positive, though. Burst shooting speed is barely changed at 3 frames per second, but burst depth falls to just 4-5 large/fine JPEG or two Raw frames.
The Rebel T3 ships with a new kit lens, the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II, in a bundle priced at around US$600. This lens’ image stabilization system is said to offer a four-stop improvement. the new Rebel T3 should be in stores around March 2011.
So once you purchase that new Rebel T3, head on over to the SCV Center for Photography and sign-up for our Basic DSLR Camera workshops and we will help you get started.