jjlphoto wrote:
That's 40" thick mind you. Gotta keep the thieves out ya know!
Actually, the walls are over a foot thick. Hope I never have to add another door or something.
You'll like those electric bills with thick walls. I have 1.5' thick brick walls and me electric bill was only $100. That's with a swamp cooler running, but I was still happy. It keeps the place in the low 70?s.
The large windows face south and west, and are old single pane. At some point in the future, I'd like to replace them with some low-E/insulated/UV filter glass.
jjlphoto wrote:
The large windows face south and west, and are old single pane. At some point in the future, I'd like to replace them with some low-E/insulated/UV filter glass.
I'm envious that you even have the option. Since mine is a historical property I have to leave the original windows in place.
Update; After one days work..we have the wall studded in. This will be our dressing and makeup room. Also storage for props and little used equipment. It will measure 5 x 24 when finished...this will leave us a 24 X 24 space for shooting.
Still considering Alien Bees....looking at everything.
Here it is as of yesterday. I replaced the lighting with spotlights, more photos and etc...but as you can see most of the frames are empty so I need to get prints the frames! There is a desk for consultation and signing contracts. http://www.tuannguyenphoto.net/images/081807/studio1.jpg
The "entertainment" area consist of comfy chairs to view slideshow, a brand new 32" tv and a fridge full of sodas, water and chocolate for the brides. This is where you can also view albums. http://www.tuannguyenphoto.net/images/081807/studio2.jpg
Assuming, of course, that you don't live in a giant fish bowl, were these taken as an assignment for an aquarium? Since there is a pocket wizard on your camera, I further assume that there are a couple tripods holding your flashes, so the shots must have been taken after hours. But, my question is, how do you place your flashes and camera to avoid reflections from the flashes in the glass (or whatever aquariums are made of these days)? And did you black out the background in post processing to isolate the subject in some of the shots or was it all done in camera? Thanks.
Here it is as of yesterday. I replaced the lighting with spotlights, more photos and etc...but as you can see most of the frames are empty so I need to get prints the frames! There is a desk for consultation and signing contracts. http://www.tuannguyenphoto.net/images/081807/studio1.jpg
The "entertainment" area consist of comfy chairs to view slideshow, a brand new 32" tv and a fridge full of sodas, water and chocolate for the brides. This is where you can also view albums. http://www.tuannguyenphoto.net/images/081807/studio2.jpg
I would think a love seat instead of chairs would be better in front of tv. as couples like to sit close to each other and look together. But it looks awesome, great work.
I shoot everything outdoor. I also have a home studio for studio stuff but I am now weddings 100%. The office is for meetings, consultation, paperwork and pickup/delivery only.
markperez wrote:
That is a great office. Do you also have an attached studio or do you just shoot outside?
Tuannie, I recommend that you paint that office. Maybe a couple of red accent walls. It looks a bit sterile. Otherwise, great setup!
I'm looking for a more formal/cleaner office meeting place like yours. With my business leaning more and more to weddings, I'm barely at the studio these days.
garyroach wrote:
Assuming, of course, that you don't live in a giant fish bowl, were these taken as an assignment for an aquarium? Since there is a pocket wizard on your camera, I further assume that there are a couple tripods holding your flashes, so the shots must have been taken after hours. But, my question is, how do you place your flashes and camera to avoid reflections from the flashes in the glass (or whatever aquariums are made of these days)? And did you black out the background in post processing to isolate the subject in some of the shots or was it all done in camera? Thanks....Show more →
not really assignment, i work at the vancouver aquarium - playing with whales and dolphins
no real tripod, having access to all the exhibits lets me hang flashes above. I've also exparemented with water tight housings for flashes. Having the flash floating in the water - works amazingly well. As long as the flash is not on the same side of the glass as you, there is no reflection. The background isn't blacked out - by having the flashes pointed straight down, very little light hits the back of the exhibit. EVERYTHING is done in camera - i'm old school like that
Cool job. And interesting info regarding the flash. Never heard of anyone using that technique. (Floating flash.) Looks like a good solution.
big_fish wrote:
not really assignment, i work at the vancouver aquarium - playing with whales and dolphins
no real tripod, having access to all the exhibits lets me hang flashes above. I've also exparemented with water tight housings for flashes. Having the flash floating in the water - works amazingly well. As long as the flash is not on the same side of the glass as you, there is no reflection. The background isn't blacked out - by having the flashes pointed straight down, very little light hits the back of the exhibit. EVERYTHING is done in camera - i'm old school like that ...Show more →
