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Tag Archives: portrait photography

Portraits of Mario, My Airplane Mechanic

Dan Bailey's Adventure Photography Blog Posted on July 10, 2018 by DanJuly 10, 2018

I don’t typically refer to myself as a portrait photographer, but I do enjoy shooting portraits on occasion. After all, I’m kind of a people person (at times), and as a photographer, I enjoy the challenge of capturing compelling images of an intriguing character in great light.

Usually they’re made during a shared adventure with one of my friends, when I’m drawn to capture a specific moment of determination, struggle or elation, under the peak of some magical display of sunlight. Or, they might be shots of someone I met during my travels to faraway lands.

Some people just have that look. You know what I’m taking about. Some people have a certain quality about them that begs to be photographed, whether it’s their magically engaging expression or a certain ruggedness that speaks a thousand stories about who they are and what they’ve done in life.

My airplane Mechanic, Mario Maccarone is one of those people. I met him seven years ago when I first bought my little yellow Cessna. He’s the one who rebuilt the plane after one of her wings was damaged in a wind storm. He found her sadly tucked away inside a hangar on the other side of his home airport, broken and battered, neglected after the insurance settlement had been paid out.

Mario saw the potential that lay before him and so he purchased the remains of N3102N, hauled her over to his own hangar and brought her back to life. He drove all the way to Whitehorse and back to get a new wing, and he spent many hours rewiring and renovating the interior.

Metal work is Mario’s specialty. He loves crafting, welding, cutting, fitting and fabricating not only parts and solutions for aircraft, he makes handmade jewelry as well. He rebuilt the entire interior of my C120 with pieces of specially cut pieces of lightweight sheet metal, which makes the plane considerably lighter than if it still had the stock upholstery interior. He even gave me a pair or skylights in the roof.

Growing up as a self proclaimed “poor kid in New Mexico,” Mario flew all the way up to Alaska and back in a small plane one summer with a friend when he was 15 years old. That trip sealed his fate, and he soon found his way back to Alaska. Eventually, he leaned to fly and work on small planes, and he’s now a full time A&P/IA mechanic and runs his own shop at Wolf Lake Airport, 50 miles north of Anchorage.

Those are just a bunch of facts, though. They don’t even being to describe the journey and events that have shaped Mario’s life, personality and appearance, any more than if I told you that I take pictures and ride bikes. That’s the wonder and mystery of humanity. That’s the magic we photographers hope to capture when we shoot portraits.

It’s amazing to think how my life is now intertwined with Mario. I only see him once or twice a year, but given how much I’ve done with my little Cessna, the places it’s taken me and the photos I’ve been able to get while flying her high above the mountains of Alaska, I can’t even begin to quantify the enormous impact that he’s had on my life.

I’ve wanted to photograph Mario for years, so when I picked up my plane from its annual inspection last week, I took my camera along with me. Since we’ve known each other for years now, it was a comfortable enough process to capture a few moments with my X-T2 and my Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 lens while we talked. That tiny little 50 f/2 is such a great lens for portraits. It’s such a great lens for just about anything, which is why I pretty much take it everywhere with me.

All of these are straight JPEGs, shot with the CLASSIC CHROME film simulation on the Fuji, under natural light from the open hangar door. I hope you enjoy these photos and I hope they inspire you to go out and capture some portraits of some of the people in your own life.

You can follow Mario on Instagram to see what kind of work he does and see where he likes to fly.

 

Posted in Featured Images | Tagged Alaska, Cessna, photographers, photography, portrait, portrait photography, portraits | 2 Replies

4 Tips for Shooting Better Natural Light Portraits

Dan Bailey's Adventure Photography Blog Posted on October 20, 2014 by DanJanuary 8, 2017

_DSF0389Photographing portraits with off camera flash is awesome. Even with a single flash and a small soft box, you can bend, shape and wrangle the light in any number of ways to accentuate your subject matter and get some very cool results.

However, there’s something to be said for going fast and light with minimal gear. You can move more much more quickly and grab moments that you’d otherwise miss if you had to worry about trying to set up your equipment, do test shots, and fiddle the buttons on your flash.

The reality is that we often find ourselves out in the world with only a camera around our necks and no flash gear. It’s important to know how to create compelling portraits using natural light so that you don’t have to rely on a flash in order to get great shots of people. Here are three very simple tips that you can try the next time you’re out.

1. Shoot at Sunset

Portrait of Megan ChelfThis is an easy one. Nothing is going to make your portraits look more compelling than if you shoot in great light. As viewers, we’re so drawn to the magical warm glow of sunset light. Of course, you can get great shots at sunrise too, but you may have a harder time getting you models to meet you at 6:00 AM than at 6:00 PM.

Also, vary the angle at which the sun lights up your subject. At the very least, it should be hitting them from side, but experiment and try to move it further around to the back, until it’s creating a halo effect. In this case, it becomes more accent than direct illumination, and depending on your ambient light, you may be able to get by without any fill on your model’s face. If it’s not working, then rotate your subject just enough to bring it back.

portrait of an Alaska snow biker

2. Shoot in Overcast Light

_DSF0389Normally, midday is a terrible time for trying to create good portraits. If the sun is directly overhead, you’ll be faced with strong shadows and unflattering light. However, if you’ve got full cloud cover, you don’t have all those shadows do deal with, and you won’t be fighting squinting models, hot spots and blown out highlights on foreheads and noses.

Overcast light is soft and dreamy and it’s perfect for shooting close up. A couple things to keep in mind, though. Heavy clouds can make the ambient light considerably darker, so you’ll probably want to break out your fast glass. I shot this photo at 1/1,000 @ f/1.8 with my Fuji XF 56mm f/1.2 lens which is has an ideal focal length for shooting portraits with delicious out of focus backgrounds. The full frame equivalent for a lens like this would be an 85mm, although I also love the 100-105mm range.

Also, remember that overcast light has a blue cast, so you’ll want to adjust the white balance a little bit in post to warm up any shots you capture under the clouds.

3. Search Out Dramatic Light

Portrait of Jim Kohl

As photographers, we’re always searching for the most dramatic light. That’s pretty much our job, right? Often times, we find it at Magic Hour, but that’s not the only place it lives. If you look hard enough, you can find dramatic light in the most unexpected places, like inside a dark roadside bar next to a window, like in this shot above.

Of course, you may not always know where to look, so that’s why you should always have a camera with you. That’s when compact cameras are great. They’re easy to carry, and they offer way more features than your mobile phone. I shot this with my Fuji X10, which I had slung around my neck in case an opportunity like this presented itself.

4. Don’t Be Afraid to Add Some Style

MBK-AK-01368Sometimes it helps to add a little bit of style. If I’ve got a good subject but I don’t have great light, I’ll shoot in one of the film simulation modes like black and white, or even set up one of the other creative modes like miniature, toy camera or sepia. I don’t see this as cheating, I see it as using some of the tools that the camera gives you in order to pull off a compelling shot.

Remember, photographs are art, and you can make your art look any way you want to. Nobody says it has to be a certain way, or that you have to follow specific rules, and if they do tell you that, you probably shouldn’t listen to them. You don’t even have to listen to me.

In the end, do what makes you happy with your photography and make images that excite YOU the most. If that means using fun modes, then no one has any business judging you. If you’ve got any tips for shooting better portraits, feel free to share them in the comment section.

Chet Harris and his Maule

Posted in Creative Tips | Tagged Creative Tips, creativity, fujifilm, instruction, outdoor photography, people, photography, portrait photography, portraits | Leave a reply

Lumiquest Location/Portrait Lighting Kit

Dan Bailey's Adventure Photography Blog Posted on November 1, 2012 by DanNovember 1, 2012

When it comes to gear that lets you go fast with light, you can’t beat Lumiquest for super lightweight flash modifiers. Seriously. There’s nothing that packs up smaller and gives you more bang for your buck and weight than their Softbox III. No matter where I go, if I leave the house with a flash, then I always take the SB III with me.

At PhotoPlus Expo this year, I got to check out the new Lumiquest Location/Portrait Kit. It’s a very simple collection, comprised of their SB III, their Snoot XTR, the FXtra gel kit and two UltraStraps, all packed into a handy carrying case that fits in just about any laptop case, camera bag or backpack.

With this kit, you’ve got a modifier for your main light, a snoot for narrowly focused accent lighting, and a gel kit that lets you add flavor to your backgrounds or throw a touch of warmth on your subject.

With a little bit of lighting knowhow and some creativity, you can do a lot with these very simple tools, and the two best things about it is that it’s affordable, and it all fits in one case. I know, I keep raving about the case, because my snoot and FXtra usually just swim around in the top lid of my pack. Gotta get me one of those cases!

The Lumiquest Location/Portrait Kit is great for beginning flash users as well as for fast moving photographers who want studio quality light without added weight. Plus, Lumiquest is a great company and I like to support them. They’re really nice people and they stand behind their products with a full guarantee.

Posted in Camera Gear, Fast With Light, Reviews and Recommendations | Tagged camera gear, creativity, fast with light, flash, Lumiquest, Lumiquest Softbox III, outdoor photography, photography, photography gear, portrait photography | 2 Replies

$20 Rice Paper Light Modifier – Great Light, Cheap

Dan Bailey's Adventure Photography Blog Posted on October 1, 2012 by DanOctober 1, 2012

Want good light? Then pick pick up any one of the large softboxes out there that are made buy Photoflex, Lastolite or Westcott. I’d recommend 24″ or bigger, especially for shooting full length people shots. Expect to spend anywhere from … Continue reading →

Posted in Creative Tips, Fast With Light | Tagged fast with light, flash, lighting, lighting gear, photographers, photography, portrait photography, portraits, strobist, studio lighting | 2 Replies

People Pictures: 30 Exercises for Creating Authentic Photographs

Dan Bailey's Adventure Photography Blog Posted on November 29, 2011 by DanNovember 30, 2011

I was at the bookstore the other night, mostly getting some early holiday shopping done. Of course, I managed to find myself in the photography section, and as I was staring at the shelves, this book jumped right out at … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Reviews and Recommendations | Tagged books, instruction, people, photography, portrait photography, portraits, Reviews and Recommendations | 7 Replies

Updated Facebook Page

Dan Bailey's Adventure Photography Blog Posted on November 9, 2009 by DanNovember 9, 2009

I just updated my Facebook page to highlight my portrait work I added a new welcome page as well as a new photo gallery. Come on by for a look and become a fan!

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Today’s photography tip is a Photography Public Service Announcement to make sure you’re starting your year off on the right creative foot and not getting too wrapped up in things that ultimately don’t make your photography any better.

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Photography Public Service Announcement: Don't Fall Into This Trap With Your Image Making!
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We can all use a little coziness at the end of this topsy-turvy year of 2020. Here's a fun, original rock and roll holiday song to match the mood! Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday season as we put this year to bed and look forward to 2021!

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Christmas this year looks a whole lot different
'cause we all gotta be a little socially distant
Can't go shopping, can't get on a plane
I miss my family, it just don't seem the same
I'm stuck at home with the one I love
It's been the way for the past nine months
Just you and me, this year we're laying low
Watching holiday reruns of our favorite shows

We'll make some new traditions and call 'em our own
dance beneath he mistletoe
this year we'll have a very very cozy Christmas.

We'll hang our stockings by the chimney with care
Get a little tree and put it right over there
Santa will know just where to put our stuff
But as long as you're here I don't need very much 
Our scaled down Christmas will be better than fine
Cause we have each other and our favorite wine
They'll be love all around and lots of new toys
This small celebration will be full of joy!

We'll make some new traditions, call 'em our own
Dancing beneath he mistletoe
You and I will have a very very cozy Christmas

No holiday parties, and nowhere to go
At least we've got plenty of snow
Some fresh cut logs in burning in the stove
And Brian Setzer Christmas on the radio!

We'll make some new traditions, call 'em our own
Dancing beneath the mistletoe
You and I will have a very very cozy Christmas

Playing outside when it's 20 below
Drinking hot cocoa decorating our home
This year will have a very very cozy Christmas
"A Very Cozy Christmas" Music Video
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In this two part lesson, I show you the basics of how to use Photo Mechanic Software. Part 1 will cover how to import (ingest) your images, browsing, sorting, rating and tagging images, and how to add captions, keywords and other metadata. 

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Photo Mechanic Basic Tutorial Part 1 - Importing, Browsing, Sorting, Adding Captions & Keywords,
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Photo Mechanic Plus software offers a complete catalog/image database solution and photo management system for photographers. Photo Mechanic has long been the center of my own photography workflow, and I highly recommend the program to any and every photographer. It offers incredibly fast image browsing and comprehensive search, filter, catalog and management tools that will help speed up your photography life. 

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The XF90mm f/2 is an incredible and highly versatile, fast prime lens that offers excellent image quality and razor sharp imagery in a relatively compact design. It gives you that classic telephoto look without the size and weight of a big lens. Here's a look at some of the reasons I love this lens and photo examples to show you how you can use it in your photography.

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More photography tips and the 3rd lesson in my "Exposure" series. In this video, I give you what I feel is the most important exposure rule to follow and explain the most cruicial factors you need to consider in order to achieve the best possible exposure for your scene. These are expert tips that will allow you to deal with challenging light and capture your scenes with skill and confidence.

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The #1 Most Important Exposure Rule You Should Follow, and How You Can Apply it in Your Photography
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In this short film, I take you along with me during a summer hike out to an Alaskan glacier and give you a virtual adventure tour of this wild place. Set to original music.

The Lake George Glacier is one of large ice fields in the Chugach Mountains of Alaska. I've explored this area a number of times over the years, and it's always an amazing sight to behold. During this summer's visit, I was struck at how much the glacier has receded in a very short time frame. Three years ago, I was able to walk right out on the ice, but now, the edge of the ice lies hundreds of feet away from the surrounding hillsides and it's much lower in elevation.

Check out this blog post to see the dramatic difference in the ice levels compared to a few years ago: https://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/hiking-on-the-lake-george-glacier-alaska/

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The original music in this video was recorded in Logic Pro X and the guitar solo as played on my sunburst Les Paul through IK Multimedia Amplitube software.

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I’m honored to make @the_adventure_junkies Top 2 I’m honored to make @the_adventure_junkies Top 25 Outdoor Photography Blogs list for 2021! Thanks to all my readers for your continued support and for helping me help you guys be better photographers! Oh, and here’s Gilbert standing guard over the phalanx of rugged peaks that line the north side of Colony Glacier. #fujifilm_xseries #neverstopexploring #alaska #greatnorthcollective #awesomeearth #choosemountains
So, this is a little different... Today, I release So, this is a little different... Today, I released, what is essentially my debut album. I also started a music blog to chronicle and share my own geeky ideas about music and guitar, since those things are such enormously important parts of my life. I’ve been a guitar player for longer than I’ve been a photographer, and I studied music recording and production at @berkleecollege of music. And, with the crazy year we’ve had, I’ve decided that my life is too short to not try and make as much music as I can going forward. 

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There’s a lot of stuff out there in the world to There’s a lot of stuff out there in the world to photograph, and some of it is pretty fleeting. I feel pretty lucky, I’m or fortunate, or blessed, or whatever it is when I’m able to line up a scene like this in my viewfinder, let alone witness it with my own eyes. #landscapelovers #choosemountains #fujifilm_xseries
Yesterday’s flight was a wonderful and cathartic Yesterday’s flight was a wonderful and cathartic way to begin the new year. I hardly flew in 2020, so I’m looking forward to getting my rhythm back and spending more time chasing good light in my little Cessna. This was shot with the #Fujifilm #X100V using the awesome Classic Neg. film simulation. Falling love with this camera/color combo was one of the good parts of 2020. @fujifilmx_us #mountainlife #aviationlovers
Not a bad start to 2021! So far, so good. I look f Not a bad start to 2021! So far, so good. I look forward to more good days ahead as we slowly crawl back into the light. Happy New Year, everyone! #getoutdoors #choosemountains #Alaska @fujifilmx_us
At precisely 12:12pm EST on 12/12/20, it was still At precisely 12:12pm EST on 12/12/20, it was still dark as night here in #Alaska. With jammies still on underneath my pants, I stepped out onto my front porch to capture a few photos of our little string of half-buried string of holiday lights! #fujifilm1212 @fujifilmx_us #x100v #fujifilm_xseries #fujix100v #myfujifilmlegacy #createeveryday #creativity #photographyislife
Woke up to new snow falling from the sky this morn Woke up to new snow falling from the sky this morning, so when it finally got light enough outside, I tromped around with the camera in my backyard and shot some photos of our Japanese maple. Made this with the new @7artisansofficial 60mm f2.8 macro lens. #natureshots #alaska #winterwonderland #fujifilm_xseries #earthfocus #fujifilmx_us #7artisans60mmf28
Cook Inlet sunset. Cook Inlet sunset.
Nothing beats the great light and yummy sherbet co Nothing beats the great light and yummy sherbet colors of late fall in the Chugach. #Alaska #earthfocus #fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #thegreatoutdoors
Looking back to one of my most memorable images, s Looking back to one of my most memorable images, shot during a brisk autumn evening a few years ago while airplane camping all by myself out at the Knik Glacier. This glowing iceberg photo is the subject of my latest video tutorial, where I take you behind the scenes and share the specific approach, gear, techniques and story behind the image. You can watch the video on my YouTube channel. Link in profile. #landscapephotographer #fujifilm_xseries #adventureawaits #neverstopexploring #alaska #earthpix @fujifilmx_us @fujifilm.focus
Rainbow Peak, donning its lightweight fall blanket Rainbow Peak, donning its lightweight fall blanket of snow and getting ready for colder weather ahead. #fujifilm_xseries #landscapephotomag #choosemountains #alaska #greatnorthcollective #mountainlovers
Fall doesn’t always last very long here in Alask Fall doesn’t always last very long here in Alaska, but we’ve been lucky to have a beautiful display of autumn colors this year and no huge wind storms to blow it all away. #myfujifilmlegacy #myfujilove #x100v #landscapephotography #naturephotos #autumncolors
The most memorable evenings I’ve had in a long t The most memorable evenings I’ve had in a long time. #cessna #sunsetlovers #natgeo #fujifilm_xseries
Certain landscapes bathed in magical light really Certain landscapes bathed in magical light really put my imagination in overdrive. The Knik glacier from this viewpoint has such a powerful impact on my drive for creativity and exploration; especially in early fall as the earlier sunsets light up the peaks above this magnificent river of ice. #Alaska #glacier #myfujifilmlegacy #myfujilove #landscapephotography
A random glimpse of sunshine on a cool and cloudy A random glimpse of sunshine on a cool and cloudy evening in the Chugach. #alaskalife #landscapephotography #fujifilm_xseries
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