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It's FINALLY Mine! 5D MkII Arrives.

It’s FINALLY Mine! 5D MkII Arrives.

I finally have my hands on a Canon 5D MkII camera. Have a look at some of my first thoughts and photos.

Photo5 Results, Recognition and Reflections

Photo5 Results, Recognition and Reflections

The Canon Photo5 competition has come to an end and the winners posted, but not without controversy!

Manifest Studio Shoot - Setup and Lighting

Manifest Studio Shoot – Setup and Lighting

A few weeks ago, I was at the Melbourne Anime Festival (Manifest) photographing in an on-site studio in a professional capacity. I thought that it might be useful for readers of the blog for me to describe my experience at Manifest, how it worked and what I learned.

Manifest 2008 - Photo teaser!

Manifest 2008 – Photo teaser!

After much preparation and last minute negotiations, I was able to shoot professionally at the Melbourne Anime Festival (Manifest) this year! I spent Saturday and Sunday taking photos in my studio, with the exception of two hours on each day covering the cosplay competition. It was very hard work, and I came down with a horrendous cold Saturday night, but I had a lot of fun doing it!

Manifest 2008 Photo Studio - Come and Camwhore!

Manifest 2008 Photo Studio – Come and Camwhore!

The Melbourne Anime Festival, Manifest, is the biggest photo event of the year for me. I’ve been shooting Manifest in one form or another for seven years. This year, however, is different. This year I’ll be doing it professionally.