Pre-Wedding stroll through Balboa Park

First off, congratulations to the happy couple, Madison and Tony, who tied the knot last Thursday! We started off our session in the parking lot, I sat up the black back drop because Madsion had requested double exposures! My heart swelled. So I loaded the Canon IIe with Kodak Gold for the film shots and for digital I used the 6D as always. I was so excited they included their pup, who was an absolute treat to work with. As always I’m just sharing some of my personal faves from our hybrid wedding session. Really needed this kick of romance after the LONG forced hiatus. So much love between the two.

San Diego Womens March 2019- Ilford Pan F 50

The six you like…

So this was my first time shooting Pan F, this roll has probably been sitting in a shoe box for 3-5 years. I just didn’t know what to use it for or when. I figure the harsh light could make for nice shadows. Shooting marches in midday sun is already a challenge, trying to find natural reflectors or shooting with moderate back light. Its really easy to not get the exposure right especially in the heat of a moment with constant changes. The slow down method isn’t really always an option. I’ve included “my six” above, but also included a variety of other images, some poor composition and less great metering for range purposes. See also: journalism purposes

Camera: Nikon F100

Developed: The Darkroom

Scans: @nictone

Event: San Diego Women’s March

Comic-Con Cosplay Battle at Urban Mo's

So I finally made it out to my first San Diego drag/variety show. I can't believe it took nearly six months. Of course this comes the weekend of Comic-con. Cosplay and advertisements have taken over the city! Events fill the weekend, including this cover charge- free show with a costume contest to win $500. The contestants went hard not only on their costumes but also their dance moves. Death drops, flips, wigs...gone... after all $500 was up for grabs! And the show was phenomenal. I will throw 10 of my favorite shots here, as always the full album is on FB: Starla Dawn Photo. 

Thank you to all the performers and contestants for letting me flash your eyes and put my caera in your face.