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Anatomy of a Steampunk Photoshoot

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This was my first serious shoot with logistics involving a model, costuming, and a shoot location. To spend an hour and a half behind the camera, I spent probably 4 hours doing the various administrative tasks to set up. Here’s an overview of the process we went through to get the pictures I wanted.

The Model

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a general casting call on a site that connects photographers, make-up artists, and models called Model Mayhem. I received quite a few responses, but most of them were from models in the Denver area, which presented logistical problems. I offered $15 an hour as my rate. I received probably a dozen or so interested responses, and I continue to receive responses over time. Michelle was the stand-out of the group, and also, was local, a huge plus.

The problem with a site like Model Mayhem is that there tends to be a bit of homogeny in the look and age ranges of the models. Many, if not most, of the models are young women in their 20s. This is fine for some of my needs, but I also need older models, and male models.
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Hi! My name is Jeremiah Tolbert, but you can call me Jeremy. I am a fantasy and science fiction writer, photographer, and web designer living in Northern Colorado. I am currently starting a new job and cannot take freelance work at this time. Drop me a line if you have any questions or comments. I love hearing from new people and I now have a lot more time to chat.

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Professor Welterschmidt and the Imp

Professor Welterschmidt and the Imp

see www.clockpunk.com for more information.

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Professor Welterschmidt

Professor Welterschmidt

see www.clockpunk.com for information

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Professor Welterschmidt and his Spirit Manservant

Professor Welterschmidt and his Spirit Manservant

see clockpunk.com for information. Strobist Info: Three lights! FInally got a three light setup going. One FL-36 bounced on an umbrella pointing at the background. A speedlight into a softbox camera right, up close to the foreground figure (rear figure is the same person, added from a different exposure). Finally, a Vivitar on 1/4th about 10 feet back extreme camera left as a fill.

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The Primitive Boggart

The Primitive Boggart

Dr. Roundbottom's latest discovery. You can learn more at clockpunk.com.

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Resting Dragon

Resting Dragon

Dragon flies are big enough that I can take some very high magnification shots of their faces. They look so unusual at this scale, but quite beautiful, in my opinion.

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Nest of Evil

Nest of Evil

I really hate wasps.

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Him Again!

Him Again!

This bug is really tired of me.

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Red Bug

Red Bug

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Red Bug

Red Bug

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Red Dragon Curled

Red Dragon Curled

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Red Dragon

Red Dragon

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Not a Dragon

Not a Dragon

Not a dragonfly.

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