Steve Moraco's photostream  

It has been said that replication is the best form of practice. It is certainly a phenomenal way to learn from the greats. I believe Picasso spent quite a bit of time learning to create work that much resembled the greats before him before developing the unique style for which he is known today. I think the same applies to photography.

I've also been told never to publish your practice work. I'm a rebel.

But honestly, look at this. It's too hilarious not to publish. One can't go through life taking one's self too seriously.

Thanks to Tap (pictured) for putting up with my mid-day impromptu makeover, sunglass-smashing, and photoshoot. I'd say I learned a thing or two, and we at least had a blast doing it.

Strobist: one shoot through white umbrella above and left (check out the catch-light in his eye), strobe at 1/4 power. Shot on a black background (I was too lazy to find a white one) which I blew out to white using two more strobes directly behind tap on full power. Heh. Fun photography tricks.

Hit the "L" key on your keyboard to see this in all it's almost-harry-pottery glory.

Seriously. His name is Carl. Zoom in.

Strobist: ONE Canon 480 EX II at between 1/2 and 1/8 power (depending on how late in the day it was) held above and to the side of the camera by a kind assistant I like to call Nigel.

What? He was sitting in the civic center and it's fun to say!

"civic center sitter" heh.

Strobist: ONE Canon 480 EX II at between 1/2 and 1/8 power (depending on how late in the day it was) held above and to the side of the camera by a kind assistant I like to call Nigel.

Open letter to this business man:

Dear business man,

If you find this picture, I'll be happy to throw some text on it and it can be your business card. Your smile is incredibly genuine and charming.

Cheers,
Steve

Strobist: ONE Canon 480 EX II at between 1/2 and 1/8 power (depending on how late in the day it was) held above and to the side of the camera by a kind assistant I like to call Nigel.