Last week I met up with Larry Csonka during the Miami Dolphins Fifty Seasons Halftime Presentation. I quickly showed Csonka my photo of him scoring against the Chicago Bears in 1979. Thanked him for helping me build the foundation that launched a life long career in photojournalism. That photo along with others got my foot in the door for internships and eventually a staff position at the Miami Herald. Several minutes later Csonka reacts to seeing me again as we walk off the field. B/W shot with a Canon F1, manual focus 135/2.8 from the open side end zone at the ole Orange Bowl Stadium.
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Sunday, December 20, 2015
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
MIAMI STREET PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL: Portfolio Review with Al Diaz, Friday December 4, 2015
ON PORTFOLIO REVIEW PANELEven though AL DIAZ was the first photographer to launch the #MiamiHeat 's #DreamTeam , and...
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Photography Events at the Lowe and at Leica Store Miami
Photography Events at the Lowe and at Leica Store Miami |
The Arnold And Augusta Newman Lecture Series in Photography: A Conversation with Magnum photographers Carolyn Drake, Thomas Hoepker, Susan Meiselas, Martin Parr, and Alec Soth |
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
University of Miami Shalala Student Center Ballroom 1300 Miller Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146
Panel Discussion: 7 pm
Reception and Book Signing (Courtesy of Books & Books) immediately follows.
Free for Lowe Members and UM Students;
non-members $15.
rsvp.lowemuseum.org
305-284-5587 Parking available at Pavia Garage (free after 4 pm).
What is Magnum? Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative. Owned by its photographer-members since its founding in 1947, this legendary collective has survived for decades by consistently redefining itself. Join us for a conversation with five Magnum photographers: Carolyn Drake, Thomas Hoepker, Susan Meiselas, Martin Parr and Alec Soth.
visit http://www.magnumphotos.com to learn more about the photographers. |
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
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Constantine Manos Looking Back at Leica Store Miami |
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
MindShift Gear: Holiday special offer
Here is a great holiday offer from our friends at MindShift Gear. Get a FREE Rain Cover or Contact Sheet ($39.99 value) when you purchase any one of MindShift’s award-winning outdoor backpacks. It’s easy to get your free gift. Click on the backpack you want to order and then on the “*Free Rain Cover with purchase! http://www.mindshiftgear.com/collections/backpacks#oid=25_1
Here’s the link to the Contact Sheet they can receive for free with their orders.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
PHOTO WORKSHOPS MIAMI: Nature Photography Workshop with Robert Sullivan, Saturday November 14, 8AM - 1PM
Photo Workshop Miami Presents:
Introduction to Nature Photography
& Nature Photographer Robert Sullivan
November 14, Saturday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
at Jungle Island
MORE INFO: PhotoWorkshopsMiami.com
PURCHASE TICKETS: JungleIsland.com
Giveaways from sponsors:
THINK TANK PHOTO - PEAK DESIGN - MINDSHIFT - IMAGE PRO
POLAROID FOTOBAR & POLAROID UNIVERSITY
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Photo Galleries: My Latest Popping Up on Goggle Alerts
Photo gallery: UM vs. Clemson | Sat., Oct. 24, 2015
Miami defensive end Chad Thomas reacts after the University of Miami loses to Clemson 58-0 at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday, October 24, 2015. AL ...
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Photo gallery: Donald Trump rally | Fri., Oct. 23, 2015
Donald Trump delivers speech during his first presidential campaign rally in Florida at the Trump National Doral Miami resort on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.
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Photo gallery: Dolphins vs. Texans | Sun., Oct. 25, 2015
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) sets up to pass in the first quarter as Miami hosts the Houston Texans at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday ...
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Wednesday, September 30, 2015
LEICA LOUNGE: with Paul Morris Thursday, October 1st, 2015
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Friday, September 18, 2015
Kicking off Football Season 2015 with Photojournalist Al Diaz
Al Diaz aldiaz305@aol.com
Football season, my favorite
time of year! Kicked it off by
photographing three winning teams. This weekend I traveled to Washington DC as
the Miami Dolphins defeated the Washington Redskins 17-10.
Shot with the Canon 1DX DSLR with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II with Peak Design camera straps I haul it all in my Think Tank Airport Security |
On Friday night in Boca
Raton, the Hurricanes stormed into FAU stadium with a weather delay during the
game that lasted over an hour. The University of Miami defeated Florida
Atlantic University 44-20.
Shot with the Canon 1DX DSLR with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II with Peak Design camera straps I haul it all in my Think Tank Airport Security |
The previous week in Orlando
FIU Panthers roared into UCF but barely squeaked by with a 15-14 win and the U trounced
Bethune-Cookman at newly renovated Sun Life Stadium 45-0.
On September 3, the Miami
Herald published my football preview covers featuring Ndamukong Suh for the
Mami Dolphins, Brad Kaaya for the University of Miami, Richard Leonard for
Florida International University, Flanagan High’s Devin Bush Jr. for Broward
High Schools and Central High’s Donovan Thompson for Miami-Dade High Schools.
My favorite shot is of Flanagan’s
Devin Bush Jr. That image was shot in a hot tub overlooking a pool.
I used a black muslin
background on a backdrop stand weighted down with sand bags. On either side I
used two light stands with two Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT elevated
to about six feet. At the bottom of the each light stand I placed two more
Canon 600 strobes attached with Manfrotto 244RC
Variable Friction Magic Arms. The
rim light backlit the water nicely. For the main light I used a fifth Canon 600EX- mounted on a Manfrotto 025BS Super Boom Arm with
Pivoting Clamp boom attached to a Manfrotto Cine Stand 008 with Casters.
Below and off to the left I
used a Photoflex Litepanel 39x39"
Aluminum Frame reflector for fill.
By the time we were ready it
was dark. The strobes are all set to high speed sync so I could shoot at a
shutter speed of 1600 at f/3.5, ISO 500 on the Canon EOS-1D X Digital SLR Camera with a Canon EF 70-200mm
f/2.8L IS II USM AutoFocus Telephoto Zoom Lens – USA.
I triggered the devices using a Canon Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT.
The toughest part was
getting the beam of light from the strobe mounted to the boom to strike the
subjects face. The high-speed sync also causes the batteries to drain quicker
which caused a few misfires. Bush made several attempts at leaping out of the
water until I finally captured an image with his hair looking hydro electric!
Shot with the Canon 1DX DSLR with a Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II
I haul all in my strobe gear in a Think Tank Photo International rolling camera bag and the Production Manager 40
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Using my 3 Legged Thing Monopod, Canon gear and Peak Design Sling. |
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Holga Digital Camera on Kickstarter
Mr. T.M. Lee, the 84-year-old creator of Holga cameras, has recently launched Holga Digital, revolutionizing the retro camera without the necessity of 35mm film. The new line not only reintroduces the iconic toy camera to the world with a fresh color pallet, but also allows users to instantly work on their photos using a WiFi SD card.
The Holga Digital is a high-quality glass optic with F2.8 and F8.0 aperture settings to fit different environments and situations, giving users the freedom to experience the unique Holga image style. For users interested in further developing their own unique shots, Holga will also offer different lenses and mounted external flashes as available accessories.
The Holga Digital is a high-quality glass optic with F2.8 and F8.0 aperture settings to fit different environments and situations, giving users the freedom to experience the unique Holga image style. For users interested in further developing their own unique shots, Holga will also offer different lenses and mounted external flashes as available accessories.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
PEAK DESIGN: Introducing SlideLITE, Miirrorless Camera Sling/Neck/Shoulder Strap
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