This is Ryanne and Jay, “ex-television producers and editors who were born anew into the videoblogging world in 2004. Ryanne is the Co-Author of Secrets of Videoblogging; Jay is the Co-Author of Extreme Tech: Videoblogging. Both are the Co-Founders of NODE101 an open source collaborative effort to teach videoblogging around the world.“I met Ryanne through her personal video blog, and Jay through his personal video blog. I also found out about NODE101 through them and started up a NODE in Southern California. Jay and Ryanne are great media makers and great visionaries.
They came to me (and Vu) asking for unique portraits of themselves that captured their spirit and personalities.While transferring and backing up the photographs yesterday, these few stood out to me so I grabbed them and uploaded them as a teaser. I’ll post more once they have had a chance to view them and chose what they want.
For anyone interested here is the lighting setup we used for the shoot last night:
One Canon 580EX on a stand with umbrella (Bonny was holding the stand so it would not blow down). One 580EX handheld by the person not shooting (We took turns shooting and holding the flash). One Canon 420EX bare on a stand behind Jay and Ryanne.UPDATE: See Vu’s preview photographs here.
Today was a pretty busy day, even though we only intended to go to one place.
We started the day out lazily by sleeping in until 11:00am. Got up and asked our tour sales guy, Victor, if he could get us to Chitzen Itza; unfortunately the tour left at 7:00am. We ended up renting a car [...]
Today Bonny and I had a very awesome time at Xcaret, Mexico. Think Disneyland in Mexico with a Mayan, jungle and Caribbean theme. It was way one of the best experiences we have had.
The best part for me was when we went swimming in underground rivers and swimming in the jungle. This is just a [...]
Not much today, mostly relaxing for tomorrows wedding. I can’t go getting killed or getting stranded somewhere right before the wedding now can I?
Basically we woke up really late, went to eat, went swimming, then had a fancy dinner.
Above is another bit of video from our day 2 in Cancun, Mexico. We got to go kayaking, meet a monkey, and go on a pirate cruise!
I’d also like to write (type) about what made it possible for me to be here. I am here for work…
Without Bonny, I don’t think I’d be able to [...]
Wow! Cancun is so awesome!
Here is a quick video (30 seconds) recap of our day. We got to see the beautiful beach and water, walk around a bit of Mayan ruins, see some wildlife and go swimming.
We still have not gotten in touch with Aaron (I’m shooting the wedding on Sunday with him) so hopefully [...]
November 3rd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Very nice!
November 3rd, 2007 at 1:59 pm
That’s pretty bugged out, the one with the fires in the background.
Fascinating.
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:07 pm
holy crap. seriously you do great images guys. love both your stuff.
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Outstanding. Can’t wait to see the full set
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:28 pm
holy crap too, your photos are terrific!
November 3rd, 2007 at 2:58 pm
These are phenomenal!
November 3rd, 2007 at 3:07 pm
Holy Schmoly Roly Poly - these are beautiful! I can’t wait to see more. Of course, Lan, your photography is always amazing, stunning, gorgeous. But it’s just extra amazing when I get to see photos this good of people that I know and really love, and I realize that you’ve managed to capture so much - their goofiness and their intensity, their relationship and their individual selves, their beauty and depth as people. I am just in awe that you can do this. Your work evokes all the feelings I have for Ryanne and Jay, intensifies them and focuses them, like an intense experience captured in a warm gem and held there for gazing. I don’t have any more words, you are just that good, Lan. Thanks for the teaser.
November 3rd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
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November 4th, 2007 at 12:07 am
Geez Lan! What great fotos! Will you do me ‘n Markus? You can airbrush us to look as good as J and Ry ! (i could try, but i could never be as eloquent as cheryl
November 4th, 2007 at 8:35 am
Incredible shots. I am always amazed at the beauty of your work.
February 4th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Looks like you had lots of fun! Great images!
September 20th, 2008 at 11:49 am
[...] See Lan’s previews HERE. [...]