Photoshoot- Photo Assistant Job

So exactly a week ago today, I had my first job in the Photography Industry- Fashion/Glamour photography to be exact. I worked under Arthur St. John as he photographed a calendar issue for his client in a Newport Beach Mansion. Go check his website and updates for behind the scene action. I have to say I was oblivious entering in on the day, but learnt so much from this photo shoot and had a lot of fun in this experience. I hope to get more of such experiences and grow my photography skills. So here is a collage picture of what went down. Enjoy!

Photoshoot- Brother

I am getting myself immersed in Photography. I'm falling in love with it and wanting to capture life more. So with this campaign I have started asking my friends and family to do some photo shoots with me. So basically I would do location scouting and picturing/planning in my head to get that certain look with that certain person who has volunteered to be my model. It is probably better to go on to websites like model mayhem to scout out models who know what to do, but I feel that it could be a better learning journey for me and the person i have to chosen to do the modeling. Its because i can learn how to work someone and also learn to please them as a customer- an important talent needed for photography. I can also try to bring out their personality, since I know them to a certain extent.
The First photo shoot I did was with my brother. I know, that's immediate family, but I think he looks good. I am actually hinting him to try out modeling for fun since he has the height and features to be one and would probably be better than some people in the industry- cus he has a brain! :) Well here is our trial - my brothers and mine- since it was both of our first trials! Enjoy!

Simple American
Focal length: 28mm
Shutter speed: 1/50
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.0

Searched Out
Focal length: 35mm
Shutter speed: 1/50
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.0

Influenced
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.6

Looked Up To
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.6

Anticipating
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/40
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/4.0

Fall is in
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/40
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/4.5

Longing
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/40
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/4.5

Reviewed
Focal length: 45mm
Shutter speed: 1/40
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/4.5

A Simple Smile
Focal length: 50mm
Shutter speed: 1/125
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/2.5

October Sky

I love the skies in October. They look like beautifully crafted cotton candy. Haha..yes Cotton Candy! Here in San Diego - the sunsets are the most famous! And in such a month as October- the beautiful cotton candy skies give out some amazing sunsets!

Festival of Lights

Festival of Lights
Focal length: 50mm
Shutter speed: 1/800
ISO: 1600
Aperture: f/1.4

The Festival of Lights, or what the 6 billion of people of the religions of Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism celebrate as a triumph of Good over Evil is called Diwali or Deepavali. It is celebrated around this time every year during the New moon day (no moon day). It is the Festival of lights- the lighting of deepas (oil lamps), hence Deepavali or Diwali. Each religion has its own meaning for the celebration. And so it is a national festival in India, and is celebrated bigger than xmas in this part of the world, with deepas, poojas, yummy food and fireworks.

These pictures were not taken in India as most might have assumed. But rather here in my home town - San Diego- for the first time. As more and more Indians are being recognized here in U.S., we are able to take a step into recognizing out festivals and culture. With the Festival of Lights today, I had a great opportunity to capture beautiful light, as it was lit by everyone. :) The wonderfulness of togetherness. So happy Diwali and enjoy a wonderful year!

An Ornate Light
Focal length: 50mm
Shutter speed: 1/250
ISO: 1600
Aperture: f/1.4

A Decoration of Lights
Focal length: 50mm
Shutter speed: 1/640
ISO: 1600
Aperture: f/3.2

Lined up Deepas
Focal length: 50mm
Shutter speed: 1/250
ISO: 1600
Aperture: f/3.2

Since this post is late a week- BELATED DIWALI WISHES! :)

Sequoia National Park in Fall

Moro Rock View Point
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/20
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.0

Nothing much have to be said about this place other than the title: Sequoia National Park, which tells you that this place is full of Sequoia Groves. We basically went to see fall colors and just to walk some trails. Ive been to this park early last year during spring, so you can check back on that post to see the difference in colors: Sequoia National Park (spring). Here are some pictures of the place this fall:

A View of Burnt Trees
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/50
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.0

A Vacation Spot
Focal length: 24mm
Shutter speed: 1/640
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/4.5

Sunset from Moro Rock
Focal length: 105mm
Shutter speed: 1/60
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/5.0

Purple Mountains
Focal length: 58mm
Shutter speed: 1/25
ISO: 400
Aperture: f/5.0

Forming a Column
Focal length: 58mm
Shutter speed: 1/4
ISO: 320
Aperture: f/4.0

Colors in Sequoia National Park this Fall 09!