Hoya Polarizer Filter

What do you think? I recently purchased a Hoya Polarizer filter, which is supposedly one of the best brands, running around $130 - $200. Polarizers are frequently used to cut glare on objects, water, or snow. They also bring out dramatic hues when shooting outdoors. I did a test today for an up coming product shoot and used the filter on one shot, and not on the other. Can you tell which one?

I'll Take a Gorilla Pod Please

Entering the Pop Photo Spring Flower Contest to win a gorilla pod - why not? Check it out at http://www.popphoto.com/spring/2010/03/spring-photo-contest-flowers My flower photos seem fairly average to me, typical, macro. But these flowers are beautiful none the less.

RACHEL MELVIN EDITORIAL

KELLY B FALL 2010

We had to laugh at the studio yesterday; I really liked some of the clothing I was photographing, and none of it will be available in stores until August. Shooting the look book for Fall 2010 can be such a tease.

This was my 3rd time working with Kelly Barry, of Kelly B Designs, and it is always such a pleasure. Kelly's clothes are not only organic, but her line is slowly being tailored into one of my favorites - lots of bright colors and comfortable, chic styles.

Look books are generally boring - plain background, full length, and detail shots. It is always fun working with Kelly because she likes to play! We jump, spin, twirl, get down on the ground - anything to make it a little more interesting.

Check it all out at kellybcouture.com and find out where you can buy around LA, but don't anticipate finding this look for at least 6 months!

SAMTOSA CLOTHING

This Friday I shot with a new client - Samtosa Clothing. Wayne, one of the owners / designers, has been in the fashion industry for 20 years and has been selling clothes to high end department stores and Target. His long-time partner and friend developed MS; to help with this he began practicing yoga, and thus a new line was created!

His son also filled me in on some of their unique buyers - like Sting (even though they only have a women's line as of right now!).

Trish, our model (pictured), was great and had quite a workout during the shoot! As did I, getting low to capture all the poses... :)

Overall, a really fun day. Check out clothes at samtosaclothing.com All the days' photos should be on their site soon!

JASON ERIC WILLIAMS - TESTER, TESTER!

Want to get in and test? I always need someone to jump in so I can see what the light looks like. Works out well for Jason. Check out his site at jasonericwilliams.weebly.com