Nathan started photography from a young age, as most photographers do. However, the spark didn't really ignite until much later in life. It all started when he got married and hired a photographer to document his Hawaii wedding. The twist came when the photographer he hired arranged to have a second photographer shoot the wedding as well. That second shooter happened to be a couple. So, one photographer turned into three. Nathan and his wife felt like celebrities being chased by the paparazzi all day. It was a great experience and he knew from that point he wanted to kick start his photography career (being a model wasn't an option... bald men in their 30's don't get modeling jobs).
This experience led to purchasing the latest digital slr with a range of professional lenses, reading every photography book he could get his hands on and emersing himself in everything photography related.
An african safari soon followed which further fueled the passion for photography. Travel has always been a obsession for Nathan and pairing the two were a winning combination.
However, it wasn't until Nathan entered a studio for the first time did he find his true calling. Being a part of the process to shoot new and experienced models, dancers, and other artists was where he really shined. Under the guidance of professional photographer Tim Porter, he learned the tricks of the trade while putting his own unique spin on the creative process.
We were out on location today at one of my favorite spots. The best part is we were joined by two lovely models. Miyuki and Melissa.
Almost of the photos were lit with an off camera flash in a Ezybox hotshoe softbox. It’s a great piece of kit that is very portable and produces a very soft light.
Here is quick video slide show of both our lovely models.
Melissa
Miyuki
For more pics from the shoot please check out the model’s selection gallery.
Here are some pics from the recent shoot with Anna. I was also able to use my digital infrared camera for the first time in the studio. Still need to work on the post processing a little but they turned out pretty good. I also put together a quick video slide show along with the usual gallery.
We got back a few weeks ago from the Maldives. The goal of the trip was to relax and have fun. I didn’t plan on taking very many photos but I still ended up with over 2000 of them.
I’ve started another blog that is more travel related so this one stays more dedicated to my photographic pursuits. It’s still a work in progress… go check it out and tell me what you think.
Trying out the new video capabilities of my favorite video slide show service… Animoto. If you haven’t ever heard of them check them out here. www.animoto.com You can also check out some of the other videos I’ve created here http://www.busscher.us/blog/?cat=11
Photos and video from last week’s shoot with one of my favorite dancers… Momo!!!
I’m off to the Maldives in a few weeks and of course I’m bringing more camera gear than is reasonable. I hope it will all fit on the seaplane we need to take to the resort.
I even had to (wanted to) buy a new camera bag to hold it all. The new bag is the amazing Kiboko bag made by wildlife photographer Andy Biggs. Check out the bag here www.guragear.com. It’s specifically designed for the unique demands of going on a safari but hopefully it will serve other purposes as well.
Yep. A 1200mm lens from Canon. It’s been out for a while but I just came across it again today while looking for a new lens for my upcoming trip to Africa. I’ve already got some long lens but nothing like this… serious gear envy happening.
Here are the key stats:
Weight = 34 lbs
Length = 2.5 feet long
Total achievable focal length = 3840mm (1200 + 2x doubler + 1.6 crop factor body)
Price = $120,000 (that’s US dollars… not HK dollars)
Here’s is a link to the drool inducing video… As close as any of us will probably get to this lens. http://vimeo.com/5164377
It’s the one on the left… just in case you couldn’t tell.
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