The Lookout

The Lookout, a photo by fotoshoota.com on Flickr.

Another shot from a series with the new Holga. Made me think of the old Russian proverb: "Even one person in a field is a warrior, if she is a Soviet warrior." Or something like that...

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PHOTOGRAPH A FRIEND'S WEDDING

Bride and Groom, a photo by fotoshoota.com on Flickr.

Recently I had the opportunity to photograph a friend's wedding. This was a great privilege and honour as my friend is an amazing wedding photographer himself. I am not a wedding photographer, but always wanted to take on the challenge of a wedding. This post is aimed at photographers in a similar position.

If asked to photograph more weddings I will and these are the reasons why:

Kimberly Steel

Kimberly 7
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com

A close-up portrait of the Kimberly Steel. Check out her music at http://www.myspace.com/Kiimmbbeerrllyyy and have a look at the rest of the set (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoshoota/sets/72157625584719056/).

The photograph was taken with Canon 5Dii and 24-70mm lens with a single flash, left of her and high up to the side through a soft box.

Pednor # 2

Pednor # 2
Originally uploaded by fotoshoota.com
The winter is beginning to set in here in England. We went for a walk to get out of the house and I tested out the Lastolite EzyBox Hotshoe Softbox. Very happy with the results!

Stanislav Shikongo

This photo is from a series of portraits taken during a 4 week visit to Namibia. Shikongo was really comfortable in front of the lens and it was great fun taking his portrait.