David Hepler Photography's photostream

I am originally from Texas but live and work in Munich Germany. I have always enjoyed taking photos. About 4 years ago I decided that I was tired of just taking photos and decided I wanted to learn to take great photos and also that I wanted to know more than I did about photography (which was not much at the time).

Since then I have come a long way and now I enjoy photography even more than before. I especially enjoy wedding photography; being part of the most special day in the life of a couple and helping that couple in a small way to remember that special day by capturing the events that take place. It is a large responsibility, but one that has not scared me away from the idea of doing this as a side job.

When it comes to learning, I am especially interested in learning how to light my photos and enjoy reading the well known strobist blog and Rui's blog Lighting Mods.
I also enjoy do-it-yourself projects found on Udi's great blog www.diyphotography.net .

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My equipment:
** Cameras **
Canon 5D Mark I (with BG-E4 Battery Grip)
Canon 7D (with BG-E7 Battery Grip)
Canon 400D (Rebel XTi) (Opteka Battery Pack Grip)

** Lenses **
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM

** Tripods and bags **
Bogen-Manfrotto 728B Tripod
Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo Monopod
Think Tank Airport International v2.0
Canon Deluxe Photo Backpack 200EG
Lowepro - SlingShot 100 AW

** Lighting **
** Flashes **
Canon 580EX II Speedlite Flash
Canon 430EX Speedlite Flash
2x LumoPro LP120
Vivitar 285HV

** Flash Triggers **
1 CyberSync CST & 2 CyberSync CSRBs
Gadget Infinity Cactus V2 4-Channel Wireless Flash Trigger (and 2 receivers)

** Flash Stands **
LumoPro 5-Section Light Stand
Gittos 4-Section 10.5' Light Stand
Manfrotto 5001B Nano Black Light Stand

** Light Modifiers **
Westcott 43" Collapsible Umbrella
Westcott 32" White Satin Umbrella
Westcott 28" Apollo Standard Softbox
Westcott 45" Halo Standard Brolly
Westcott Silver/White Reflector
LumiQuest Softbox III
Homemade grids, snoots and flags