Seamless White Background Quick Tip and Resources
I lot of people really like the solid white background or high key look. You can do this on location as well if you have a reasonably white wall and enough distance between that wall and your subject. This is my typical setup: Two flashes at roughly 45 degree angles to blow out the back [...]
The Future
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Lunatics and Liars Music Video
Polished off the final editing of Lunatics and Liars this evening with the band Zed. Great fun shooting this video on a tight schedule and an even tighter budget! Lunatics and Liars Music Video from Bill Pennington on Vimeo. Related Posts:Zed is Dead – Live at the Brit4th of July on Norton AveThe Easter MovieThe [...]
4th of July on Norton Ave
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The Easter Movie
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McWay Falls at Dusk
This is the last image I took during my time in Big Sur and my favorite. This is McWay Falls, a famous spot where a waterfall hits the beach. This picture was take after the sun had set but what light was left had an amazing quality to it. Related Posts:Garrapata at SunriseSea Creature of [...]
Garrapata at Sunrise
During the Edward Mendes Big Sur Workshop we went to Garrapata State Beach at sunrise. The creek was running out onto the beach making a nice line down to the water. Related Posts:McWay Falls at DuskSea Creature of GarrapataBig Sur Water ColorBixby Bridge Big SurFeather Duster
Sea Creature of Garrapata
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Big Sur Water Color
While shooting Bixby Bridge I looked over and saw this little cove. The surf was pretty big that day so there was lots of swirling white water. I thought that would make a great look for a long exposure. I broke out my new ND10 filter and captured this image. Related Posts:McWay Falls at DuskGarrapata [...]
Mist of Big Sur
Another one from the Edward Mendes workshop. If you want to learn about photographing Big Sur and other landscapes, I strongly recommend taking one of Edward’s workshops. They are tremendous learning experience. I really enjoyed taking this image. I had to scamper onto some rocks, over a tidepool and I got soaked. Sometimes the image [...]
Bixby Bridge Big Sur
I spent a few days in Big Sur photographing all the amazing sites in one of the most incredible parts of California. I will be posting my images from my trip one at a time over the next few days. I was down in Big Sur taking a workshop from Edward Mendes if you want [...]
The Shyness of Lily
Taking portraits in macro mode is really hard but the results are worth it. This is one of two images that came out of this session, out of about 30 shots. Related Posts:The FutureLily in WonderlandThe Secret PassageTime FliesMediaphyter Portrait
Time Lapse Video – The Backyard
This is a fairly short compilation of time lapse footage shot in my backyard over the course of two fairly stormy weeks in Northern California. We have had a pretty stormy winter season and I think this short clips captures a lot of the amazing cloud movements we had during that period. The song is the intro to an [...]
Time Flies
I started shooting time lapses about 6 months ago and this is the result. Pretty stoked with it, enjoy! Time Flies from Bill Pennington on Vimeo. Related Posts:Time Lapse Video – The BackyardThe FutureLunatics and Liars Music Video4th of July on Norton AveThe Easter Movie
Review – Peleng 8mm on Canon 5DII
I wanted to try out some ultra wide angle photography recently so I rented a Peleng 8mm lens from the fine people at Borrow Lenses. I had read a few reviews of this lens and knew I was going to get some interesting looking shots. The Peleng 8mm gives you an incredible 180 degree field [...]
Feather Duster
I got some time yesterday to head over the to coast and flex my landscape muscle for the first time in probably 15 years. I was hoping for clouds and I was not disappointed. Great stormy clouds yesterday and some decent size surf. Below are a few of my favorites. Related Posts:McWay Falls at DuskGarrapata [...]
Mediaphyter Portrait
I love doing portrait work and I especially love doing it for cool people. Jennifer “mediaphyter” Leggio is certainly a cool and talented person. Last year she was named one of Silicon Valley’s “40 under 40“. She also blogs for ZDNet and you should really be following her on twitter. Thanks again for letting me [...]
Lily in Wonderland
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The Secret Passage
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Zed Band Promo Shots
Had a great time exploring an old abandoned building and gym while shooting some promo shots for the guys in Zed. Location was perfect for shooting with all the decay and trash around. Check out my favorites from the session. Are you a band in the South Bay that needs some promo pictures? Give me [...]
Zed is Dead – Live at the Brit
I had a great time shooting some live concert footage last week. I have enjoyed shooting and editing video in the past but with the 5D MarkII it is a whole lot more fun. I pulled the audio straight off the sound board using my Zoom H4N handy recorder so the sound is at least [...]
MediaPhyter
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Lady in Burka
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Heavenly Light
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