madsnappers' photostream

This weekend we launched a new commercial website that I built from scratch using HTML and lots of trial & error! Separating our retail wedding work and our commercial work was an important step in our client branding project.

Take a peak around at:

www.thevisualsoundtrack.com

And if you haven't seen our wedding work, take a peak at www.tvsphoto.com

New Video Blog of day long fashion shoot for you to enjoy at:

www.tvsphoto.com/blog

Strobist
B800 in x-small Photoflex Softbox above & just left, very close to subject
B800 back left with 10deg. grid
Reflector camera right

Texture added to gray paper using CS4.

If you have questions, fire away.

View the entire 9-min behind the scenes video at:

www.tvsphoto.com/blog

Strobist
B800 in Giant Octobox camera Right
Fired by PocketWizards
Shot on Dove Gray Paper

5D MK II
Canon 85mm f1.8 USM

View the entire 9-min behind the scenes video at:

www.tvsphoto.com/blog

Strobist
B800 in x-small PhotoFlex Softbox boomed low right
B800 back left w/blue gel
Reflector held by assistant model right
Fired by PocketWizards

5D MK II
70-200 f2.8 L non-IS

Shot with Custom White Balance in camera on dark gray paper.

We were contacted by Texas Non-Profit group the Boot Campaign to photograph the University of Wisconsin's Head Football Coach Bret Bielema. The photo was used during a 60-second public service announcement on the scoreboard at the Rose Bowl. You can see the video here:

VIDEO

The shot was taken in UW's practice facility. The organization raises money for troops returning home by selling boots. Their ads feature celebrities wearing the boots as you can see in the photo.

Gear:
Canon 5D MK II
Canon 85mm f1.8

Strobist:
B800 in Giant Octobox camera right
B800 in Large Softbox back left
B800 bare shot on motion "W" in background (cloned out of shot)
Fired w/PocketWizards

Too bad the Badgers lost 21-19 to the undefeated Horned Frogs, but it was a great game and great season nonetheless. I'm still proud to be a Badger!

Check out our work at www.tvsphoto.com & www.tvsphoto.com/blog