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International Women’s Day Summit and Awards Luncheon

March 9, 2011 Posted in Event,Photography

The World Celebrated International Women’s Day March 8th 2011. San Francisco did it with its own special flavor. It was held at the Hotel Kabuki with Artwork, jewelry and vendors that created a festive atmosphere of like minded community.

The luncheon honored women (and men) who had furthered the goal towards equality and community, with the likes of the Honorable Willie Brown, director Michealene Cristini Risley, supervisor Sophie Maxwell, and Artistic Director Deara Okonkwo and so many inspiring, civic minded people.

It was inspiring and hope filled.

We can only imagine what 2012 will be like and hopefully you will be there to make a difference!

Here is a link to the 2011 website: www.iwdsummit2011.com




























































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New Einstein Strobes (Unpacking and First Impressions)

February 3, 2011 Posted in Behind the Scenes

Paul Buff’s new Einsteins “2.0” are finally in the house!

Dave and I quickly opened them — noting that they were well packed and had arrived unharmed 🙂

We then went through a quick comparison with the first version of the Einsteins. There was little physical difference between the two. The face plate looked a little nicer (it sported a polished finished this time, instead original’s matte surface) and the new accessory clamps looked a bit more robust. We haven’t had a chance to put it completely through its paces but we’ll give an update in a few months.

We also compared the Einstein to our Elinchrom 600Rx and our Broncolor C40. Even though the Einsteins are of a less imposing “stature”, they do pack a LOT of power in the small form factor.

The real change for the strobes, however, is beneath the “hood” so to speak. The original Einsteins were troubled by spotty pocket wizard performance (a deal breaker for us) and heating issues with the modeling lamp.

As soon as we could, we tested the new Einstein units with our pocket wizards. A happy surprise, they worked! We fired off a hundred shots all around the studio and had zero issues.

The modeling lamp seemed fine but we will check it out with extended use. Our original Einsteins will be traded in to Paul Buff (a class act in that regard) and we will have 4 of the new unit to put through their paces. We’ll give the updated review in 2-3 months of extended use. We’ll really get into our likes and peeves with the system.













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Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

January 19, 2011 Posted in Editorial,Event,Photography

Martin Luther King, Jr — a man who touched the world and made it a better place.

We were lucky enough to work with the San Francisco Labor Council when they celebrated his life. It was a morning filled with SF’s best. Labor was there and so were past and present mayors.

It was one of Edwin Lee’s first public appearances as the new Mayor. And former mayor Willie Brown was there as well. Senator Mark Leno and city Supervisors past and present also came to pay their respects.

Most importantly it was the children that were there. They have grown up only knowing the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. They shared their hope with the audience and honored the dream. A truly fitting celebration for the day and filled with hope for a better tomorrow.




















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Arnold M. Wilson - January 24, 2011 - 5:04 am

Excellent shots! The reflect the atmosphere of the event properly. Well done.

Denver Photographers - January 30, 2011 - 5:45 pm

nice even lighting in all of these!

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