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Is she laughing at him for this ridicules looking rig? :-)

Í wonder what he has in here: more flashes? or a LS?

If I remember correctly a portable printer....

Actually, a flask for inspiration on flash rig setup...

Ferrari #1 A-OK

Probably a small nuclear reactor to help power his small city of lights.

I wonder how I can light the flatest ?.......

This spot is not well illuminated. He should have thought of the BEHIND!

This is his workout.

Camera otaku will probably never see what's under here

Flash much?

Seen whilst attending the Wonder Festival in Tokyo....

Quite the lighting rig, 4 flashes (3 top 1 mounted below the lens) all on the one bracket. I guess he was trying to emulate a ring flash, I honestly have no idea how effective it was though gven that there was no shortage of daylight I'm pretty sure it is overkill.....

Paul Benjamin -- Sydney wedding commercial and event photographer

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SoulJah says:

That's just insane!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Casting Shadows says:

Hahahahahahahaha. awesome. How heavy is that?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

StrikingShots Photography says:

No idea, but the whole day was spent watching people with insane bracket setups, though this one was the most outlandish for sure....

Also you need to have a "power pose" when shooting, non of this moving your feet, you have to lean at retarded angles to get the shot, or else noone will take you seriously....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

fact30 says:

thats crazy!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Gabe! says:

LOL! it´s funny, but it´s very creative too. I guess this guys pictures look awesome.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

StrikingShots Photography says:

Probably very flat even light, probably quite flattering. Which is fine if you like that sort of thing....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gewitterkind says:

i'd really like to see one of the photos he shot...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Photofarrell says:

sweet move.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

*Electro Girl says:

Wow that's crazy
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

The Sage of Shadowdale says:

Holy overkill Batman!
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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

davidluna [deleted] says:

Very Flash Picture!!!!
Je, je, je

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Fotografo Fotografiado, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

robincerutti says:

pretty good idea.. never thought about it !
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

PabloF says:

wooooooooooooow!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed. paparruchada!!! says:

:O
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

photomason says:

unbeleivable
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

StrikingShots Photography says:

Seems like we hit explore.....

Who says only the best pictures make it...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

strobist says:

Eh, you never know who will pick up the weird stuff...

I saw it right after you posted it. Priceless. It was all I could do not to post it right then. But I like to hold stuff to even out the posting schedule.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

TimmyV says:

Completely stupid.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

shelbytwhite says:

This is pure insanity...but very cool;)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Sweren says:

Thats too much.....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sar-kelandi says:

It looks like a giant paw going to grab the subject!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Frank Stefani says:

Concerning these reflectors/diffusors: Does anybody know
where to get them and how effective they are? Any images
or comparisons available?

Thanks and regards,
Frank
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

StrikingShots Photography says:

They are Lumiquest Big Bounces. They are resonably effective if you want a very soft light, however you lose about 3-4 stops of light.....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

George Natis says:

That one made my day *lol*

@frank
those are from lumiquest. I would say the ABBC does the same job for less pennies.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

matthew.clifford says:

We all laugh, but I'd like to see his photos before i pass judgment.

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

tangcla says:

Imagine the muscles on his arms... hahahah
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

losvizzero says:

Well, I certainly see the fat on his belly, so it can't be THAT heavy... ;-)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

A.J. French says:

hahah --- is that gary fong ? ;-)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

lepista says:

That's actually a mobile temporary flash support device - essential when carrying such a setup. He's probably trained very hard to achieve such an optimal belly profile....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

mafiu says:

Nahh.. hes just part of the "How to Pull Models" blog community and flickr group.. You mean you've not joined?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

alexwise says:

Hahaha
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

pjhunton says:

Hmm, when it goes off it must be like a nuclear missile, you could light a small town with that!!! HA HA nowt like over doing it..
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Stephen Hooker says:

I think the notes in the photo are wrong;
That's actually some sort of ultra-advanced, atom-splitting battery pack on his waist, not a printer or more flashes.
The benefit is he can light whatever city he's working in with that thermonuclear battery pack for an average of two weeks!
:D
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew (Meejahor.com) says:

Not sure why people have a problem with this guy. Who hasn't used 2 flashes at once? We do it to get the light how we want it. All this guy has done is extend that to 4 and use a bracket to solve the practical problem of holding them all. Good for him, I say.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

crsaze says:

Yeah, I think the effect might not be too bad. Wish I could see his pics. People, you just don't realize how much work it is to get good shots of Hot, Young, Japanese, French Maids.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sdiestler says:

this seems just short of attaching the sun to the top of your camera
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

James Honsa says:

Somebody needs to teach this guy about lightstands
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Nikographer [Jon] says:

Yikes!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

br-digiphoto says:

Good way to give the model a quick suntan.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

the_ward says:

To properly light a Japanese girl in a French Maid outfit, you need at least 6 lights, each no more than a foot from the lens....FTW
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ardaguldogan says:

funny :)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

joe_in_stl says:

Is that the new Gary Fong Tri-Flash?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

toltequita says:

too much, to poor escene!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

quochuy says:

Setting each flash at different power level i guess yot can get some cool result.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Southernphotographer says:

Who needs weights when you can power lift your camera/flash rig. Hope a 747 doesn't mistaken him for a runway. lol
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

fotomann_forever says:

I think he should be using soft boxes :-) Cool setup... may have to try it just for kicks one day.

Coming to a wedding near you....
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Nathan Rodger says:

Oh - that is phenomonal.... where can I get that rig!!???

Seriousky tho - he probably got some really flattering light.... or something...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

M. G. Adams says:

isn't that gary fong???????
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

cameron obscura says:

Looks like he's firing all of those with an ST-E2, too.

Imagine the ETTL metering on that with FOUR flashes.

...and I feel conspicuous with a battery grip on my 30D... yikes.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Flutterbug5 says:

This looks totally ridiculous.
And funny as hell.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Big BAD Benny says:

that'd be a LooneyQuest rig? ;-)

too much is never, ever enough!

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gregob says:

Crazy, but I do like the Michael Schumacher F1 hat : P
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Haroldo Kennedy says:

É a coisa mais ridícula que eu já vi!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Pixelshifty says:

LOL!

Why did he stop at four flashes...he should have went for the full octagon!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Guilherme Freire says:

The effect probably looks somewhat like a ringflash (Studio ones, often called "Beauty ring"), but he can use ETTL...

Its not ridiculous... imagine when someone with a Sony "T" series camera (Or any "wallet sized camera") look at us, carring a gigantic SLR, 3 or 4 lenses, 3 flashes, umbrella , PW, 2 stands, some clamps, tons of batteries/Rechargeable AA's, etc... what do you imagine they think of us???

He made a custom equipament, that suits his needs and it's versatile enough... why are you guys mashing?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

gundidepp says:

..really a freak!!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

aqui-ali says:

hahahahaha!

Sorry, but that felt good...
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

retro traveler says:

flash-zilla!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

am0133 says:

really really really want to see the photo he take
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

sharaff (hachhooo) [deleted] says:

Geeeeeeek

Visit me at

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ulibrsrkr says:

no - a MONSTER ;)
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Ruel Tafalla says:

thats a heavy load..
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Timless says:

maddness...hahaha
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

urgentproject says:

The model can become blind!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

the shutter-bug says:

that photographer is smart ... that's just the thing to make the model smile, haha.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoMan1959 says:

He kinda reminds of the old "Flying Nun" TV show. Watch out for a strong gust of wind!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Guitar_Freak says:

Now I know why the girl has eyes wide shut!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Orfield Photography says:

Holy crap, that thing must weigh a ton!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

JAW5H 2.8™ says:

"LAWL"
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Len Scaps [deleted] says:

After buying all that gear looks as if he could only afford half a model.....
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

fickry says:

wow! super Pro!
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Bernie Led says:

Well if he pans the model from head to toe about 5 more times, he can keep her cool fanning her...
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

conect says:

when people see something they don´t understand they usually start making fun of it or get scared of it...

I think he is getting some good results from an ultra portable setup.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

maccu says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called nOiSE and bEEr - Fischi & Birra, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

bubbleooooo2004 says:

你好，我是 Camera GROUP 群組的管理員，我們希望將其新增至該群組！
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

skann3 says:

... deve pesar pochino.. eee
ed io che mi lamentavo della mia D200... ;-)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

knightmare6 says:

Makes me want to have a costume with a ton of flash units for photos, lol. If only they weren't so friggin expensive!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

coolsteel27 says:

Now that man takes it seriously
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ihor Vorotnov says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photographers Being Photographed, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

Adriano Vaccari says:

:0 very insane! ....LOL.... BUT GOOD!!
Posted 8 days ago. ( permalink )

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