by Caryn Esplin | Sep 22, 2011 | Blog
Shooting the perfectly still ballerina This seasoned athlete and dancer was a rock when it came to holding still. As Dave Black teaches in his classes, it pays to hire athletes and professionals who know how to concentrate and control their bodies. I took three shots...
by Caryn Esplin | Sep 21, 2011 | Blog
Dave Black Workshop Well I have done a lot of light painting this year, but not too much with live models, so I loved this opportunity to work people who knew how to hold very still. In fact, this cowboy, and my next post – The Ballerina, are my first...
by Caryn Esplin | Sep 20, 2011 | Blog, Light Painting
Dave Black Workshop Fisherman’s Gear Light Painting This was the second of four light paintings we did under the direction of Dave Black in his pre-conference workshop at Photoshop World last week. Ron helped with this scene and we each took turns using...
by Caryn Esplin | Sep 18, 2011 | Blog, Gallery, Light Painting
Light Painting 1/4: Cowboy Gear: Dave Black Workshop This is the first of four of the light paintings I did in Dave Black’s workshop at Photoshop World Sept. 6, 2011. It was fun to watch this photo artist and master teacher in action. Dave is the pioneer of...
by Caryn Esplin | Sep 17, 2011 | Best, Blog, Gallery, HDR, Places
Be quick with your tripod! When it comes to shooting in Las Vegas, my favorite spot has got to be The Venetian. I love how authentically they have recreated the grandeur of Italy. When you come in the main valet registration area you step into this grand Italian...
by Caryn Esplin | Sep 16, 2011 | Blog
Just how I remember it… This was a fun shot because it is just a large poster mural on the wall outside the Venetian in Las Vegas. I challenged myself to shoot and edit it so it looked like a scene in Venice, Italy. I was able to go to Venice with my family when...
