Return to Colombia (part 3) - Lightenupandshoot.com - Saberstrip

Mikey took some photos of musician and parkour athlete, Paul Andrews.  Also,  there is a mini-discussion of a new light modifier (Saberstrip) that about to hit the market (including several photos taken with the Saberstrip).  Gear used for these photos:  50mm 1.4, 12-14mm 4.0, 105mm 2.0, Alien Bees lights, Saberstrip Lights,  Westcott 28" Softbox, Photoflex 60" Umbrella)

Mikey's Return to Colombia (part 1 and 2)

Andy and Mikey have just finished 8 weeks of the LightenupandLearn Tour.  Before Mikey and Andy set out for their next adventure Mikey returns to Colombia to catch up with friends and shoot some video.  Here's part 1 and 2 of "Return to Colombia."

Does my photo suck? A look into internet photogratrolls!

Does my photo suck?

Mikey and I are sitting at Peet's Coffee in Beverly Hills, California (that's how we roll!) and a fellow lightenupandshooter that really liked his image told us that some dude emailed him and said his composition was not good and blah blah blah!

Thanks Everyone!!! This is for you...

We have been in three continents over the past month doing our thing...photography. We love it! A huge thanks goes out to all of those who treated us like family in your amazing cities and countries. Our photography workshop tour started off in St. Petersburg, Florida when we kicked off the Westcott Top Pro Tour. Then traveled across the pond to Cologne, Germany where we checked out new products, met some cool new people and did some street shooting with Hasselblad Master: Joao Carlos. Next we flew to Dublin, Ireland to shoot with the lads from Dublin Strobist Group. Steve and Del from Dublin were totally excellent for letting us stay at their crib and coordinating everything. While in Ireland, Mikey had an opportunity to travel to some sleepy fishing villages for photos with John and Brian (too many pints at Lowry's Bar in Clifden). After Ireland we set off for San Francisco and did a workshop for a small group of really cool cats. We did some street shooting in Chinatown, Twin Peaks, The Condor strip club, and Jack Kerouac alley. Josh was cool enough to let us use his studio for the workshop. From San Francisco we took Amtrak up to Seattle...we are going to kick around some video ideas with our friends at Blackrapid. Thanks for your support and taking the time to shoot with us!!!! This video is for you guys:

Lightenupandshoot is at Photokina - are you in Cologne?

Andy and I have been at Photokina for two days...we are having a blast meeting some great people in the industry and checking out all the new goodies to hit the market.  I'm excited!  Okay!!!  We are shooting some video tomorrow with some cool people:  Blackrapid, Hassleblad Master Joao Carlos and some others...you want to shoot with us?  Meet us at the main steps entrance at Photokina around 6pm on Thursday.   Over and out!  Mikey

The V-Book is available on Lightenupandshoot.come Sept 2, 2010!!!!!

The V-Book is out and it's amazing! GO TO LIGHTENUPANDSHOOT.COM TO PURCHASE. Over two hours of video, tons of images, total Lightenupandshoot style and filled with gobs of information. You can watch the new preview video and then go to Lightenupandshoot.com to purchase now for under $10. On September 18th the price will go up. Also, if you aren't 100% happy with the V-Book we will refund your money. How can you lose? Enjoy the new V-Book!!!!!

Intern for the Lightenupandshoot project

Lightenupandshoot is looking for an intern for a project. Email Mikey @lightenupandshoot.com

Lightenupandshoot is looking for an intern for a project. Email Mikey @lightenupandshoot.com

The lightenupandre-shoot shoot! NO NAP TIME! YAY!!

MAJOR NOTE: WE WILL UPDATE THE POST WITH ALL INFORMATION TOMORROW! WE ARE EXHAUSTED AFTER THE WEEKEND AND TRAVELING!

Just wanted to update and show the video before anything, so stay tuned for the update! So for now, enjoy the video!

Andy and Mikey!

How to find a model in five words! Episode 3

We did it, well sort of. Not the best shots we've ever taken but some keepers. Michael has been hitting the Rosetta Stone a little harder than expected and used a couple more than five words. We actually got some people to pose and jump which was great so don't be too harsh! In any case, the main point behind this video is to show that you shouldn't put any barriers between you and taking pictures. We are in a foreign country, we speak barely any spanish, and taking pictures of people on the street is just not common, but even that is not going to stop us from taking pictures. You don't need hours of preparation, a professional model, a ton of photo gear or even a good day. Just lighten up and shoot!!!

Click on Read More for technical info and pictures of the shoot !!

Lightenupandshoot is part of the Westcott Top Pro Tour

Lightenupandshoot is hosting part of the Westcott Top Pro Tour.  Be sure to join us in the fun.  

September 18th, Tampa, FL

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