Laveen Photography (aka cyclis451)'s photostream  

In January 2011 I published my first book that is comprised of entirely my photographs. It was a fun experience and I now have ideas for future books. This was followed later in the month by a second book. This book was made as a present for a good friend who is moving from Arizona to Maine. I used to have links to preview the books, but they take up too much room. If you would like to see them just let me know & I will send you a link.

Photography is one of my two favorite hobbies (cycling is the other). In September '07 I got a new Rebel XTi dSLR. Since then I have been having fun playing around with it and experimenting a bit with software. I have downloaded a free HDR program (FDRTools) and also use Photoshop Elements 9, Corel Paint Shop Pro X3, and occasionally Protrait Professional (I am not big on digital plastic surgery, but sometimes a tweek is okay). I have also had an increasing interest in photographing people. I still prefer capturing people going about their daily lives, or if posed, looking like it is not posed.

I am looking to improve my skills as a photographer. I invite you to look at my photographs and tell me what you like, what you do not like, and how I can improve my photographs. THANKS!

As of January 2008 we became residents of Arizona (Laveen, a part of the city of Phoenix). Arizona will be the 10th state that I have lived in (I have visited 49 of the 50 - still have South Dakota). I am enjoying the photographic opportunities. Other places I have lived include: Cary, NC; Florence, KY; Cincinnati, OH; Northern Virginia (Washington DC); East Lansing, MI (grad school); California (grew up in Walnut Creek and went to undergrad in Arcata); Memphis, TN; and I was born in St. Louis, MO (I know, way more information than you care about).

In addition to photography, I love road cycling, cooking (and eating), good beer, wine, margaritas, and good Kentucky bourbon.

Equipment (so far):

Canon 60D
Canon T1i
Canon PowerShot 1000
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II Len
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon 70 - 300 mm lens
Vivitar 383 Flash
Vivitar 285HV flash (3)
Elinchrom Skyport remote flash triggers
2 shoot-through umbrellas
2 AB 1600 studio flashes
2 48" umbrellas
Dynatran brackground frame & clamps
Cactus remote flash triggers
48" portable reflector
Epson Stylus Photo R1900 printer

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