Richard Hamilton Photography» 20091216

Lee as Dorian Gray – Before and After

Richard — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:00:38 +0000

Yesterday I posted a photoshopped photo of Lee as Dorian Gray. Personally, when I view a finished product, I would also like to see what the photo looked like before. Accordingly, today I have posted the original, untouched, photo for you to see along side the finished product.

I hope you like it.

Lee as Dorian Gray

Richard — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:07:53 +0000

A few months back Paul Aiken challenged everyone in the Cayman Islands Photography Club to recreate a movie poster. I was unfortunately unable to do so at the time but thought it was a great project for when I had some time.

Fast forward to Christmas 2009 and I had 4 days off which I spent a significant part expanding my Photoshop knowledge. One of the items that I produced is today’s photo of Lee.

My inspiration came from the Dorian Gray movie that was released 09.09.09.

I used two different patterns for the face, one can be found here.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, Inside Light at ISO 1600. No noise reduction…but lots of Photoshopping

Funny Face

Richard — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 21:00:19 +0000

Just like Thursday’s photo of Janet, I couldn’t resist posting this photo of Steve. Steve, who is a great landscape photographer, was hamming it up for the camera. To add to the look I used a f/1.2 aperture.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, No flash, ISO 800 with no noise reduction.

Now Really

Richard — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:00:19 +0000

I couldn’t resist publishing this photo as I absolutely love Janet’s facial expression.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, Inside with no flash at ISO 3200 with no noise reduction WOW!!.

Thoughtful Janet

Richard — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:00:33 +0000

For those that are familiar with my work you will recognize Janet. She and I have shot together and she has also graciously modeled.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, Inside with no flash, ISO 1250.

Weathered Lee

Richard — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:00:19 +0000

Yesterday I posted a lovely photo of Lee and his wife. Lee was also kind enough to allow me to take a few photos of him.

One will quickly notice that today’s photo of Lee is very different from yesterday. Lee of course is not really weathered. The “look” is a result of the Topaz Adjust 3 filter being applied in Photoshop.

I only purchased the Topaz suite a week ago and this is really the first time that I have had any opportunity to play with it, but so far I am very impressed with it.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 85mm f/1.2L II, No flash, ISO 1600 with no noise reduction, Topaz Adjust 3.

So in Love

Richard — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:47:19 +0000

The Cayman Islands’ Photography Club held our Christmas windup on December 16, 2009 at the Breezes restaurant in downtown George Town. I have the feeling the restaurant staff did not know what hit them with so many cameras in one place.

It was the club’s annual Christmas party and spouses were invited. They are actually invited to all club meetings, but some how just do not make it out.

Brigitte and I were talking to Lee and his wife when Lee mentioned that he can’t remember the last time him and his wife had their photo taken together as he is normally on the othe side of the camera.

I was only too happy to take a photo of the lovely couple.

Strobist Information: Canon 5D Mark II, 24mm f/1.4L II, Inside with no flash at ISO of 1600 (with no noise reduction applied)