Speed Light Testing
Yesterday, Mario and I went to the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus to work on speed light setups. It is not always easy to bring a strobe light with you, but if you have a speed light, it can be really useful in outdoor situations. Also, speed lights are a lot smaller and easier to carry around with your on location shooting.
In this first set up, we used two speed lights—one at camera left about 45 degrees from the subject and the other camera right about 45 degrees from the subject. The power for the speed light camera left was at 1/4 at 35mm. The speed light camera right was 1/16 at 105mm.
Camera settings: ISO 100, shutter speed 1/200, f7.1 with a 50mm f1.4 lens.
Since the sun was to my back, we wanted to create a rim light on Mario's back and hair with the second speed light camera right. Although it is not needed, we wanted to see how it would turn out.
Here is another example of a shot with just 1 speed light camera right 45 degrees.
Camera Settings: 1/200, f2.8, ISO 100 50mm f1.4
We also did some shots with the sun to Mario's back. This was also a one light setup with the speed light camera right 45 degree angle.
Camera settings 1/125, f10, ISO 50 50mm f1.4
The rest of the time out on campus we shot some natural light shots. Here are a few from walking around campus.
We would love to capture your wedding or special event!
Winter Months with My Camera
The winter months seemed especially long this year. Rather than becoming a bear and hibernating with my camera for the winter (which was definitely tempting amidst what seemed like perpetual freezing temps), I decided to try my hand at working on other types of photography.
I focused on shooting models, nature, lifestyle, couples, and family this winter. I also decided to break out my film camera at many shoots to achieve a classic, light and airy look. Juicebeats Photography was even featured on a few blogs this season including Bitchless Bride, Bridal Guide Magazine, Lookslikefilm and few others coming out in the next couple months. I am excited for this year's wedding season, but I wanted to share several of the photos from my shoots this winter that encouraged my creativity and allowed me to capture a variety of fun, glamorous, and tender moments.
Heather & PJ Cancun Wedding
Hello friends. Juicebeats here.
Recently, I was honored to have the opportunity to photograph the wedding of my great friends, Heather and PJ, at the Ocean Coral and Turquesa Resort in Puerto Morelos, Mexico. The wedding took place on Friday, December 12th on a rooftop overlooking the white-sand beach and Mexican Carribean. The couple was married under a beautiful canopy featuring touches of their wedding colors, purple and orange, and the intimate ceremony included many personalized touches. First, the ceremony was performed by Heather's matron of honor, Kendall, which made the moment even more meaningful for the couple and the wedding guests. Heather and PJ wrote their own vows and involved their parents during the exchanging of the rings, a special moment that was truly original to this ceremony. In addition, guests were encouraged to use their party favors, personalized maracas, to celebrate the couple's first kiss as husband and wife. Heather and PJ also incorporated the tradition of jumping the broom, which signified the joining of their two families and marked the beginning of their lives together.
This intimate ceremony was special for so many reasons, but it was personally meaningful for me to photograph my friends as they came together as one. The gorgeous scenery provided the perfect backdrop for Heather and PJ's special day, and I was lucky to catch some cool shots of the couple with a rainbow.
Enjoy the photos of this destination wedding in Mexico.
Aubrie & Olivia
Hello friends. Mrs. Juicebeats here.
This weekend, we had the pleasure of playing in the leaves with two beautiful girls, Aubrie and Olivia, at Founders Park at Campbell Station. These sisters are absolute naturals in front of the camera, and their endearing interactions warmed our hearts on an otherwise chilly day.
We are so excited to share these sweet fall photos. Enjoy!
Creepy Halloween Photoshoot
Hello friends. Juicebeats here.
This is a special blog because Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love being able to dress up in creative costumes and see how inventive others can be. This year, I wanted to do something a bit scary and creepy for Halloween. I decided to do this Halloween photoshoot and knew the perfect location--an abandoned house off Lovell Road. I invited a few friends to help me out on the shoot. Mario Urbina of Studio-M Photoz and I collaborated on this project, and Schylar Long helped out with makeup. We also had three amazing models-- Allison, Olivia, and Kristen-- who jumped at the chance to do something a little eerie. We met across the street from the house to get started on makeup, hair, and outfit choices. Meanwhile, Mario and I scoped out the site, checking the house for the best spots to shoot and also making sure the house was safe enough for us to walk through. Even though the house is in pretty bad shape, you can tell that it was really nice at one time.
The group that worked with me on this project couldn't have been any better. The models did an excellent job diving right into whatever we asked of them; whether we told them they would be on a dirty floor or walking on broken glass, they were game for anything. In addition, Schylar did an amazing job with the makeup and styling. She really has an exceptional talent and was a huge help on set with the models.
I was glad I got a chance to work with Mario as it's always cool to see another photographer's perspective on a project. It is refreshing to work with someone who has similar interests and is so creative and easy going. We worked well together, capturing different view points and covering every angle. This collaboration really made the project a success.
Enjoy this haunting and spooky Halloween shoot.
Aven's Fall Pictures
Hello friends. Juicebeats here.
I am excited to share with you Aven's fall photos at Founders Park on Campbell Station. Aven is incredibly enthusiastic and playful as you will see from the photos. I really enjoyed capturing the candid and spontaneous moments with her. Enjoy her photos below.
