Sam Hassas wrote:
Shot my first wedding a little over a year ago. Should I post pictures? (they were utter crap)

Totally want to see your first wedding. That would be a sweet topic...have everyone post 8-10 pictures from their first wedding. Maybe the rule should be no re-editing...you have to go show what you delivered.

If you start the thread, I'll participate. Warning...I have some selective coloring...you know, everything is B&W except the red roses!!!!

brown_dog wrote:
Sam Hassas wrote:
Shot my first wedding a little over a year ago. Should I post pictures? (they were utter crap)

Totally want to see your first wedding. That would be a sweet topic...have everyone post 8-10 pictures from their first wedding. Maybe the rule should be no re-editing...you have to go show what you delivered.

If you start the thread, I'll participate. Warning...I have some selective coloring...you know, everything is B&W except the red roses!!!!


That would be embarrassing as hell--but I'm in.

Sam Hassas wrote:
ksoze2507 wrote:
Sam, you are a prodigy and an inspiration!

One Q: #6--did you shoot that with your 30mm, or with the 70-200?

Thanks for sharing, buddy!

30 could never produce that kind of bokeh at that focal length. This was indeed the 70~200.

~Sam


Ah... Thought so. Nizzice! You've got a great eye, Sam!

I've never used the Siggy 30/1.4, or the 35L. But the 24L still gives great bokeh--even at that focal length--when shot opened wide.

i love the frame shot. Such beautiful work.

Love the photos, love the story. Thanks for sharing both!

Sam Hassas wrote:
RichardLavigne wrote:
Sam,
A few questions if I may...

1. how long does a shoot like this take for you... not conceptually, just literally, you met the family and spent how long with them?

2. What is your background with photography... perhaps you've covered this somewhere.. where you trained in photography? art? self taught? how long have you been in this silly game? if you don't want to answer, thas cool, but I know I, for one, am interested.


Sure.

-This session went 2 1/2 hours. It was 9 member family and we did a wardrobe change. We even raced against the sun at one point. All three photographers broke up and shot the family members separately.

-My background in photography is shooting my boys. Bought my first SLR just under 3 years ago. (Rebel XT, recently sold it on eBay )

-I don't have any formal training, no. Not saying that to look BA, just the truth. I wish I did get some training however. There are some elementary things/theories I still very novice at.

-The internet has been my sole teacher. That and real world experience is how I learned. Shot my first wedding a little over a year ago. Should I post pictures? (they were utter crap)

Sam- Awesome, thanks so much for the response. Looking at the lighting I figured that it was very close to sunset and that you were probably fghting for the good light to get it all done.

As far as your experience... I feel like I almost knew it before you told me. The images you create relay a passion for the job, that I've found usually comes from someone that photography has found (after they've been down some of life's other roads) You do it for the love and your style comes from within... as opposed to something that's been taught in a classroom. I've always felt that great musicians develop naturally. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Ray Lamontagne developed on their own, not at a music college. I feel that many photographers are the same way.

Awesome stuff Sam. Your family stuff is inspiring.

ksmahgrts wrote:
i don't want to put you on the spot sam, but i always wonder about this when you share a family session (feel free to tell me if i'm being a presumptuous twit for asking but...)

your clients always look so well styled. are you just fortunate to have some really fun and funky clients or do you give specific wardrobe advice? do you supply pieces?

thanks man - as always - for the inspiration


I was just about to type up the same question.... I know most photographers will tell their clients to not wear patternts etc but do you go further? With this set it almost looks like you went into their closet to pick the right clothes ... how do you do it?

abacus wrote:
I was just about to type up the same question.... I know most photographers will tell their clients to not wear patternts etc but do you go further? With this set it almost looks like you went into their closet to pick the right clothes ... how do you do it?

he answered it half a page up

RichardLavigne wrote:
Sam Hassas wrote:
RichardLavigne wrote:
Sam,
A few questions if I may...

1. how long does a shoot like this take for you... not conceptually, just literally, you met the family and spent how long with them?

2. What is your background with photography... perhaps you've covered this somewhere.. where you trained in photography? art? self taught? how long have you been in this silly game? if you don't want to answer, thas cool, but I know I, for one, am interested.


Sure.

-This session went 2 1/2 hours. It was 9 member family and we did a wardrobe change. We even raced against the sun at one point. All three photographers broke up and shot the family members separately.

-My background in photography is shooting my boys. Bought my first SLR just under 3 years ago. (Rebel XT, recently sold it on eBay )

-I don't have any formal training, no. Not saying that to look BA, just the truth. I wish I did get some training however. There are some elementary things/theories I still very novice at.

-The internet has been my sole teacher. That and real world experience is how I learned. Shot my first wedding a little over a year ago. Should I post pictures? (they were utter crap)

Sam- Awesome, thanks so much for the response. Looking at the lighting I figured that it was very close to sunset and that you were probably fghting for the good light to get it all done.

As far as your experience... I feel like I almost knew it before you told me. The images you create relay a passion for the job, that I've found usually comes from someone that photography has found (after they've been down some of life's other roads) You do it for the love and your style comes from within... as opposed to something that's been taught in a classroom. I've always felt that great musicians develop naturally. Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Ray Lamontagne developed on their own, not at a music college. I feel that many photographers are the same way.

That's quite a compliment. Thank you. I receive it humbly.

~Sam

ksmahgrts wrote:
*sigh* some day... SOME DAY i'll meet the man, the myth, the hassas.

thanks for the insight


Your such a doll. If I'm ever in your area I PROMISE to look you up.

~Sam

brown_dog wrote:
Sam Hassas wrote:
Shot my first wedding a little over a year ago. Should I post pictures? (they were utter crap)

Totally want to see your first wedding. That would be a sweet topic...have everyone post 8-10 pictures from their first wedding. Maybe the rule should be no re-editing...you have to go show what you delivered.

If you start the thread, I'll participate. Warning...I have some selective coloring...you know, everything is B&W except the red roses!!!!

I think I will, look to be called out.

Lucky bastrd. Some just seem to be born with it, and you are one of them.

Your stuff is inspiring. All of the shots are stunning. Your lighting is incredible. What else can I say?

Thanks for sharing them, and please keep them coming.

ksmahgrts wrote:
abacus wrote:
I was just about to type up the same question.... I know most photographers will tell their clients to not wear patternts etc but do you go further? With this set it almost looks like you went into their closet to pick the right clothes ... how do you do it?

he answered it half a page up

My bad I completely missed the 2nd page when I hit reply

Great stuff!
My favorite is number 6.