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This is my blog for Tom Houston Photography. My aim here is to help share knowledge. I have been fortunate enough to know some very smart and helpful photographers who have helped me a lot with my photography. This blog is how I want to return the favour, give back and help out others.

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Tom
Showing posts with label Self Portrait. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Self Portrait. Show all posts

Sunday, 18 March 2012

Photo: Composite

Hey,

Thought I would show this photo I did recently that made me laugh a little.  I was bored and it was very fun to plan/do.  I hope you like it.

Self Portrait(s)? - 17-55mm - Composite
Edited it together in Gimp.  It isn't perfect however I think it is good considering it is my third composite.

Hope you enjoy this!


Sunday, 27 November 2011

Photos: Studio Self Portrait

Hey,


So personally when I get something exciting I usually try to use it as fast as I can.  This case I wanted to use my studio after I had it setup so... I did.  I had this idea after thinking I wanted to review magazines I read since I find some are better than others and thought I would share said info.


As I was thinking about reviewing magazines I thought about doing a photo like this and so here it is.  I will write a review of the magazines I have read probably tomorrow if not for sure this week sometime.


But before I do the magazine reviews I thought I would toss up this photo since I liked it:


Self-Portrait - 17-55mm
Hope you like the first photo up that is taken in my studio.


Just a warning I will probably toss this photo at the top of my magazine review since it is me and all my magazines to date.

Friday, 18 November 2011

Update: Studio II

Hey,


So I got the seamless paper as I believe I have said.  The roll is now sitting on the floor until I have the floor build.  But I can do another step until then, which is bring in some lights:


Studio, Check.  Seamless Paper Check.

Lights... Check


So I decided to take some photos to play around with the room even though I don't have the flooring or the paper up but... you don't need that to get good shots anyways.

When no one is around to model for you sometimes you must grab a tripod and your remote and do it all yourself...

Self Portrait - 17-55mm


And then if you really want to get all fancy and bust out two flashes with two homemade snoots...  Which can get some cool lighting:

Self Portrait - 17-55mm


So, here is the beginning... I am definitely looking forward to not being the model/lighting assistant/photographer all at once but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.

Hope you are as excited as I am about the potential of this room/studio.