She had some concepts that she wanted to try.  We went to a rooftop downtown in Phoenix to get the night shot. I used a constant light source to mimic the sunset affect because it was actually hidden by the garage we were in. What you can’t see is the Mercedes that I was manuevering around trying to get her shot because it was in the parking spot I needed to use. We laughed a lot while trying to get set up. She almost stood on my generator to get tall enough for the railing. I figured I better not have one of Phoenix’s big newscasters balancing on a gas generator for the sake of a shot. The funny part was it was her idea.

I shot this with my Canon  50 1.2 at about 2.8. My ISO was right about 600 even with the light source, I needed the back sky lit. I had to further enhance the skyline in photoshop and lightroom and run a little noiseware. I used a tripod to keep it as crisp as possible. So as you can imagine, tripod, gas generator, huge (very hot) 1100 watt light all with in inches of a very expensive car. But hey…we got it right?

Here’s the beautiful Beverly Kidd.  You can follow her on Twitter @beverlykidd .

First of all, I finally sent out my first newsletter. I have no idea why it took  me over a year to get one together but I am happy to mark it off my list. Fellow photographers know exactly what I am going through on that one!

Next, I keep getting asked about Miley Cyrus shots, so here you go. Here are a few from her recent interview and concert two weeks ago. I will say it again…this girl rocks! I adore her and she is very talented. She is much more of a “rock it out” type performer than the pop princess we all think she is. What I love most is that beneath all the glitz and glam she is still very much a teenager. She fidgets when she talks, can’t stop looking at her blackberry, and eats cheesecake before dinner (an act that I witnessed myself and when I brought it to her attention she then commented on my rice and salad platter- “touche’” Miley!). She loves her fans and has smiles and hugs for every one of them. When a little girl cries because they are meeting her, it makes her tear up, too. Just a sweet teenager that happens to be one of the world’s biggest pop stars. Her brother’s band Metrostation is on tour with her, also. They are all very close and it’s pretty cool to see them together.  Here’s some Metrostation and Miley shots…

Metrostation

Miley at concert

Miley at concert

Miley at concert

Miley at concert

Miley at concert

Miley at soundcheck

Miley at soundcheck

Miley at soundcheck

Miley at soundcheck

Miley at Interview with JohnJay and Rich

Miley at Interview with JohnJay and Rich

Miley at Interview with JohnJay and Rich

I know not much tops Miley, but there has been lots of fun stuff going on beyond Miss Cyrus. I shot the new press images for Univision, Phoenix 33. While by contract I can not share those just yet, they did turn out great and you should be seeing them on billboards  and advertisements throughout town. That was fun as the whole Univision team was so great to work with! I will share one shot of two radio/tv hosts Danny and Erika. They are so funny together. Although most of what they say is in spanish…so I am pretty sure they are funny. lol..

Why yes…there IS still more to share. “We” had our first wedding together in the caves of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona. We, being my new partner, second shooter, and husband Brendan. I was so proud of how well he did. Kind of jealous at how fast he adapted to the manual shooting. He’s great at balancing on bridges to get shots and packing all the equipment, including the flowers for the bride. As seen here…isn’t he cute?

Maybe some images from the actual wedding…

Doesn’t that look so beautiful? If I could have our wedding all over, I would go back to that canyon and have it there. Out in nature with nothing but the beautiful and peaceful weather surrounding you. Amazing…

Okay back to business, there are some BMP workshops and events coming up. I will have official flyers this week on both. To get a head’s up on information…

October 23-24- Headshot mini session.   – $125 for 45 minute session and 6 files.  Perfect for Actors or even just your Facebook Avatar!

November 10th – Photoshop workshop with CRW Media’s Christine Wolfe covering Lightroom, Photoshop workflow, enhancing images, plus body and skin work. Details are still being worked out but spots are $150 and the class is 5 hours long. I will post information in the next week so stay tuned. So much information on this one! (Plus Christine is taking a break from her national photoshop tour to share info with us!!!) If you are interested email me to reserve a spot.

That’s enough for today…thanks for checking in! Keep an eye out for my newsletter if you are on the mailing list..only a year in the making.

-Bridgette