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Your venture into what I will call for now "Martin's food photography" is turning out to be an interesting project for you. You ha...

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There are several things about this photo that catch my eye right away. You've captured a family scene at a restaurant, classic bo...

Solargraph guide + projects

Journal Entry: Thu Jul 2, 2009, 8:47 AM




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I wrote up a quick guide to creating your own solargraph the way I did it, for those of you who are interested you can find that guide here: [link]

On to the more current stuff, I have a studio shoot project that will be happening at the end of July. The project isn't really an original idea, it's a low key light shoot that will involve a dancer. Yeah, like I said it's not an original concept, but I think I would have fun doing it given my recent discovery of my own enjoyment of shooting dances and performances. I need to brush up on my studio lighting anyway.

My second thing that I'm working on is finding a more consistent daytime shooting film. TX shot at ISO 1600 with Diafine looks amazing at night, but during the day it's less consistent, despite some wonderful tonality I've had with it in the past. So with that in mind I'm testing out a few films, pushed to a lesser degree. I'm trying out Ilford's FP4+ EI 250, Fuji Acros EI 250, Neopan 400 EI 640 and Ilford Delta 400 EI 640. I almost never shoot box speed, because I like that extra bit of contrast, and with Diafine you can get away with just about anything most of the time ;)

And because i'm excited, I'm ordering a Voigtlander Bessa R3A at the end of the week, with a Nokton 40mm f/1.4 SC lens :eager:




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How you doin'?

So I had a crazy last few months and was extremely busy, but how were the rest of you? Anything fun or exciting to report?







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Hello, I am Lekompakt, or as people know me in the real world, Ilya. I live in the metro area of Minneapolis, MN and I am a student at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul MN majoring in Electrical Engineering and minoring in Physics and Spanish.

Photography is my hobby as well as my profession, I work for my University in the University/Public Relations department as an events photographer/photojournalist, where I am constantly learning new things. Since this isn't a newspaper job, my photos can be found in more than one printed source, something that I like to take pride in. For my job I shoot digital, and for personal work I shoot both film and digital, but I prefer to shoot film when I can afford it.

outside of dA and photography, I have a second job at my university's library as a lead tech. desk worker. This means I deal with people's stupid questions about computer stuff and network issues.

Outside of all of that, I enjoy being with friends, listening to and playing music, organizing and participating in art shows on my campus, and other things like that. If you have any questions feel free to send me a note here on dA.

Devious Info

  • Current Residence: Minneapolis, MN
  • Interests: Photography, Music, Movies, Fun, Modes Of Expression
  • Favourite movie: Memento, Stalker, Fight Club, Solaris, City of God, etc.
  • Favourite band or musician: Aphex Twin, Clutch, Opeth, The Roots, etc.
  • Favourite genre of music: Electronica, Rock, Metal, Jazz, and good Rap
  • Favourite artist: Many favorites.
  • Favourite poet or writer: Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Franz Kafka
  • Favourite photographer: There are a lot of great ones.
  • Favourite style of art: Photography, digital painting, traditional painting, 3D art, minimalism
  • Operating System: biological
  • MP3 player of choice: ipod
  • Skin of choice: Human. Color doesn't matter, though.
  • Favourite game: Age of Empires II, Battlefield 2
  • Favourite gaming platform: PC
  • Favourite cartoon character: Calvin from calvin and hobbes
  • Personal Quote: Many people try to create something groundbreaking with art, I just want to be honest with mine
  • Tools of the Trade: Photoshop, Lightroom, Pentax ME Super, Nikon D60, various lenses, scanner, film, paper

Do you cook?

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23 deviants said Yes! (links to recipe sites/good recipes appreciated)
22%
9 deviants said I try sometimes, but I screw up royally :slow:
20%
8 deviants said Does Ramen count? :P
2%
1 deviant said no :(

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i love your web cam :eyes:

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[link] check it.
The red-orange hue is irresistible, no?

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=The-Yard-Collective - A great place to see some great photography

"Photographers are violent people; first they frame you, then they shoot you, and finally they hang you on the wall"
I love your style!

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"Dream your dreams with open eyes and make them come true."
Thank you :)

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=The-Yard-Collective - A great place to see some great photography

"Photographers are violent people; first they frame you, then they shoot you, and finally they hang you on the wall"
Cheers. :)

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"Dream your dreams with open eyes and make them come true."
am happy you like my pictr, thnx for :+fav:

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Thanks a lot :rose:

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Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.
P.Picasso
Thank you so much for the watch! It is very much appreciated. :)
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