Not only does Allyson Kalie capture some of the most moving photographs, she has impeccable taste in music.  If you aren’t visiting her Flickr Photostream on a weekly basis, then shame on you.  I’m still amazed at the intricate self portraits.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaliegarrett

Many of my close friends know that I’m planning my first large photo shoot for our Cub Scout Pack’s annual Pinewood Derby Race.  I was showing off samples on what I’d planned on doing and a leader from another pack asked if this was something I did, as in for my job.  In the usual Reynolds’ flair handed down from generation to generation I responded back with an instant, “It is now”!  Glad everyone enjoyed my response.

My first real photo shoot… I won’t make a dime but I’m going to love every minute of the experience!

This Friday I’m showing my first attempt at a large photography project.  It’s a fundraiser for the Pack’s new race track.  I’m organizing a photo shoot at the Pinewood Derby race this year.  For $7 you’ll get a photo of your scout and his car in a nice folio.  This is the sample that will be on the envelope for all to see before they purchase. 

Strobist Info:  I used a shoot through umbrella and a reflective umbrella on each side at 45 degrees to the model.  The flashes were a Canon 550EX and a 285HV set to 1/4 power.

Setup shot:

Photo Info:

Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/4.5
Focal Length: 75 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Strobist