Photography

[lilbuddy]

Saw that photo on facebook. its badass.

[MiniSimp]

We have started a blog to better express what we are going through and feel during each shoot. We'll be talking a little about equipment, but nothing too complicated, unless it's requested. 2011 brings the new!

Follow this blog!
http://simpsonbrothers.blogspot.com/

ps. need to order some marlin parts for gear photos!

[MiniSimp]

Just won a photo contest with this shot!
There were 39 competitors
You can see the competition here on DGrin

[jrock]

Awesome!

[Cheesemaker]

Very cool Kyle.  Is that three separate pics, or one shot? 




I've been wanting to get out and shoot some pics.  But the weather has been so crappy, aka Downpour.  (averaging over a 1" a day)  Or when I get off work, it's almost dark, and no time to go and grab some evening pics.  And on the days off, I've been playing catchup on things that can't be done after work due to it being dark. 

[jrock]

I've been wanting to get out and shoot some pics.  But the weather has been so crappy, aka Downpour.  (averaging over a 1" a day)  Or when I get off work, it's almost dark, and no time to go and grab some evening pics.  And on the days off, I've been playing catchup on things that can't be done after work due to it being dark. 

We all need photo booths like Kyle

[MiniSimp]

My photo booth is my kitchen

[jrock]

I have one of those

[MiniSimp]

I'm entering a photo contest with the California Academy of Sciences.

Take a look at my shots, favorite what you like, comment if you want.
Thanks

http://www.flickr.com/photos/simpsonbrothersphotography/sets/72157625723989457/

[lilbuddy]

Last saturday

[MiniSimp]

Nice shot!

[CrawlerBrennan]

Chris I like the way the snow looks with the 2 differant kits of light hitting them it makes it look pink and purple and red..... it a cool pic LIL BUDDY

[Cheesemaker]

I love how the sky looks. 

[lilbuddy]

Thanks BLUE

Yah cheesy, the sky looks pretty intense. When its full screen you can also see some stars..

[83yota]

thats crazy. it almost looks fake. NICE SHOT

[MiniSimp]

Got the new glass and tripod
Rig:
Canon 40d
Sigma 10-20mm f4 EX
Benbo Trekker MK3 Tripod


My new rig by Simpson Brothers Photography, on Flickr

Taken on  January 27, 2011 at 6.35pm PST
Camera Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Exposure 0.067 sec (1/15)
Aperture f/3.1
Focal Length 5 mm
ISO Speed 800
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Auto, Did not fire

[jrock]

Ha ha, that's a cool photo.

[Cheesemaker]

Nice.  I don't want to know what the tripod cost.  Cause the setup I want is over $200.    I'm having a hard time to justify that.  I'm thinking I could start out with something lower.  Until I can afford one like yours.  

[Wermz84]

Just won a photo contest with this shot!
There were 39 competitors
You can see the competition here on DGrin

I really like this one. 

[MiniSimp]

Nice.  I don't want to know what the tripod cost.  Cause the setup I want is over $200.    I'm having a hard time to justify that.  I'm thinking I could start out with something lower.  Until I can afford one like yours.  

$189
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4822-REG/Benbo_BEN107C.html

[MiniSimp]

Just got 2nd place in a comp with this image:



Phoenix 19-35mm
Canon 580EX on camera ceiling bounce
Canon 550EX Slave off camera background
Canon TC-80N3 Remote Control
Taken on  January 14, 2011 at 9.20pm PST
Camera Canon EOS 40D
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/4.0
Focal Length 19 mm
ISO Speed 200

[jrock]

I bet he was happy after the shoot. Munch munch munch

What happened to the details? Exp, shutter, f/,.....

[MiniSimp]

What happened to the details? Exp, shutter, f/,.....

Fixed it for ya. 

[jrock]

You always shoot in such a low f/, whenever I try to shoot that low I get a lot of depth. Are your shots more in focus because of all the lights you use?

[MiniSimp]

Depends on each shot.

For landscape I shoot between f8 and f11 depending on what lens I am using, as each lens has a sharpness "sweet spot" to it.
For portraits/close up I shoot as low as possible in order to get only my subject in perfect focus and everything else out of focus.

This is a really good DOF calculator that I use for portrait/close up work http://www.tawbaware.com/maxlyons/calc.htm

You can find your lens sweet spot here (any review that has "tested" next to it) http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showcat.php/cat/2
Example in attached photo for the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM

You will also need to find your camera's Circle of Confusion

[Wermz84]

I just saw the Last supper. 

[MiniSimp]

I just saw the Last supper. 

My wifes idea.

[Wermz84]

My wifes idea.

Tell her thanks for me. 


I'm showing my coworker your stuff right now he likes it. He is learning about photography and now he is explaining how Cactus 4's work. 

[MiniSimp]

...and now he is explaining how Cactus 4's work. 

Lucky you! 

[Wermz84]

Lucky you! 

I had no clue's that you could have more than one flash.