Call & Response

a photographic dialogue

Month: January, 2014

First Shot

Cheryl Bridget agreed to sit for me, so I could give my new reflector (and some of my new knowledge) a go. I took about 20 shots. It’s always the first or the last that’s the one, isn’t it?

One Light

Jessica One flash, about two feet in front of him and off to camera left just a tad — with a Gary Fong diffuser. I have a behind-the-scene shot that I will try to get up. (Ignore the botched border!)

New Flash

Cheryl I got a new flash for Christmas, but I never did much with my previous one. In fact, I’ve sort of avoided having much to do with it. While I was tempted to return the flash, I decided to take on the challenge of learning to use it well.

An Exercise with Flash

Jessica Having neither a real plant or nice light, I decided to make my own. I finally got the second part of my Christmas gift and so I now have two off-camera flashes that I can use. In this picture the one on camera right is going through a small softbox and the one on […]

Peeking Through

Cheryl

Perception

Jessica

Dewdrops

Cheryl These fun little geegaws come from The Robin’s Nest.

Droplet

Jessica

Just the Stems

Cheryl

Christmas Snow Globes

Jessica They are lined up and awaiting their return to storage. Maybe this weekend?

At Home in the Water

Cheryl

Home Sweet Home

Jessica Everyone is happy to be home!

Bricks

Cheryl

Burger Bar, Bristol, Virginia

Jessica If you ever find yourself in the birthplace of country music, be sure to stop by the Burger Bar.