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NOTE: IF YOU WERE AT THE SHOOT PLEASE ADD YOUR IMAGES TO THIS THREAD. OMG!!!

OMG the CASTLE shoot!!! OMG!!!

So first off, OMG!

The shoot was brilliant. I loved every minute of this one and it will NOT be our last time there. We had another photographers shoot out and this time it was at a castle in the city of Ione California. We had 13 photographers, 5 models, 3 MUA's. The girls each had 3 dresses. 1 wedding dress, 1 vintage dress and 1 Goth/Punk dress. OMG!! The MUA was freakin amazing. Worth her weight in gold. She had a connection to some high fashion bridal dresses. She brought 30K in clothes just to this shoot. OMG!!!!

The castle was crazy. It was completely wore and the history there was throughout. There were 80 other photographers here that day, so at times it was a little tough avoiding traffic. We made due.

We shot with 4 objectives in mind. Shoot for the portfolios of the MUA, models, the Dress boutique and lastly ourselves.
NEVER have I edited a set of images this fast. This was extremely fun and a breath of fresh air from what I've been doing as of late. After about 4 hours of shoot time and 400 files, these are my favs. Out of the 5 model I shot 4. I never even saw the last girl. Sucks. Comments critique appreciated. Thanks for the look see guys.

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OMG! Marry me! I love this girl.
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Of the 4 I worked with, this one had some serious talent. She was SUCH a natural.
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Her first time EVER modeling. OMG, I want to have babies!! OMG.
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OMG, we shot in a graveyard. OMG! Most graves here were for folks in the late 1800. Many civil war graves here.

So this looks VERY different from Hassas Photography. My wife actually made that statement. Though strobing is something I'm very familiar with, I don't usually have it in my body of work. That said, this felt/was a fashion/commercial shoot and I went with it .he sun was intense and harsh. This is about 3:00 in the afternoon. Sunset is at 7:30. BIG thanks to Zach, (FM: swim r) for bringing out his profoto kit. The is so SERIOUS juice man. Awesome. Though we all had access to his system, most of these were shot with a light stick. (your money in the bank Scott

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Apr 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM

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Scott's stuff!! OMG!!

OMG!!! I did the same shot!!!!!!! We compared notes later and realized we had similar comps.

Ninja stylistics yo!
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Apr 12, 2009 at 11:05 AM

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Some stunning work here - too many to pick out - I particularly love the indoor shots.

Looks as though a fantastic time was had by all, thanks for sharing.

Apr 12, 2009 at 11:25 AM

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These are awesome quite inspirational, any pointers or tips you guys have on setups or techniques I think everyone would really appreciate. You are all very blessed to have such a great bunch of shooters out there and have such a great place to shoot.
I like the change up with your outside strobe shots. This is something I have been practicing lately as well.
#5, 9, and 17 show the best emotion and connection with the camera. The goth girl with the piercings also had great eye connection but hers were consistent throughout the set.
22 feels like you caught her at an awkward time.
Anyway you look at them you have some world class pictures here.
Nice job.
Scott's #5 is it ninja style or Camera Kid?

Apr 12, 2009 at 01:08 PM

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p.1 #5 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

I am crying right now that I do not live in the same city... or country.. or realm

Apr 12, 2009 at 01:13 PM

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p.1 #6 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Damn... looks like you guys had hella fun (that's cali speak for lots of fun) Can't wait to see more for everyone...

Sam- can we get a list of photogs so we know who to expect pictures from? the anticipation is killing me.

Apr 12, 2009 at 01:40 PM

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p.1 #7 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Outrageous and beautiful.

Apr 12, 2009 at 01:52 PM

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p.1 #8 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Fantastic! Just fantastic!!!

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:09 PM

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p.1 #9 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Any man whom use "OMG" in a setence should have his man-card revoked. Use it twice should hand in his "tools"

That said, nice lighting.

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:13 PM

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I quite liked some of the shots but the overdose of OMGs killed the post for me

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:29 PM

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omg!! leave omg these omg guys omg alone omg

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:36 PM

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O-M-G!!! Like sooooooo OMG! Hahahaha seriously, awesome shoot, you are one talented guy Mr. Hassas, i would kill to have your talent (And should they ever perfect brain transplants maybe i willl (evil laugh inserted here) heheh

), and your models, and cameras, and the list goes on!

Great shoot, stunning models etc. etc.

Cheers
Rowan

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:42 PM

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p.1 #13 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Beautifully models and beautiful photographs. The one that stands out for me is #18.

Thi

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:43 PM

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p.1 #14 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Nice stuff guys. Sam, #24 is badass...do you have any with her facing the cam with similar lighting?

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:47 PM

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SAM....2,13,18,30, 38 are your winners. The rest of them are just amazing, haha. You rocked it bro. Oh and 39 = lightstand clone FAIL. haha, love the shot though. OMG OMG OMG OMG.

Richard...no list, but I'll tell you this: some of the most talented/savage wedding photographers in Northern California were there. Several of them were actually some of my personal favorites from our area (albeit friends, too).

Apr 12, 2009 at 02:48 PM

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dang sam. first 9 totally had me saying wow. #13 I like the way her hands, face and eyes flows with the cables on the wall. Wished the girl on #28 would shim a bit, right between the windows. That would make a good shot perfect.

Woulda loved to drive up and shot with you guys...
::conrad::

Apr 12, 2009 at 03:11 PM

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p.1 #17 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

should post this in the people photography forum

Nice work with the models, very fashion-y, but I don't see much wedding stuff here, except maybe some of the natural light portraiture. Good work nonetheless, don't get me wrong

Apr 12, 2009 at 03:36 PM

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p.1 #18 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

Hassas,

I will skip all the goodies,g et to the baddies - 34, 37, etc - why the ultra wide angle lens with the models so close to you??

39 - left side clone work is very very obvious, what was there, lightstand?

I won't start on the natural light stuff, superb superb!

Apr 12, 2009 at 03:51 PM

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Andrew Welsh wrote:
should post this in the people photography forum

Nice work with the models, very fashion-y, but I don't see much wedding stuff here, except maybe some of the natural light portraiture. Good work nonetheless, don't get me wrong

Thanks guys. Clone fail was a 4:00 am fail. Fail.

I posted these in the wedding forum cause their wearing wedding dresses. I mentioned that in my OP. Read the thread.

Dang dude, you even drink Haterade on Easter Sunday morning.

Cough**jealous**cough

Apr 12, 2009 at 04:14 PM

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p.1 #20 · OMG!!! The Castle Shoot :: 100 pics

"Unscrew the jar" lol Sam is hardcore. I have to say this was one of (if not and probably) the coolest things I've ever been a part of. I have never felt like I learned so much in one day and it only makes me want to push myself further and to be that much better. Awesome.

Apr 12, 2009 at 04:37 PM

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