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Camera Envy: Canon 5D Mark lll

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Studio 3 Inc

We are like kids at Christmas when it comes to our new favorite toy: the Canon 5D Mark lll. It has been a blast playing around and learning all about it’s new capabilities. With two studios full of tech enthusiasts we couldn’t wait to learn all about the new camera’s impressive capabilities. In order to share our enthusiasm, along with our new found knowledge, we thought we’d let photographer Matt Jebbia say a few words about the research he’s done over the past few days :

One of the perks to working in a large commercial photography studio is getting the chance to utilize some of the latest and greatest equipment on the market. We’ve been obsessed with the Canon 5D Mark ll for some time now. Last week, our obsession began to wane, as we were lucky enough to acquire one of the first to market Canon 5D Mark lll’s. At first glance the 5D Mark lll has some real physical advancements over the 5D Mark ll. The camera grip has been slightly redesigned, giving it a more solid, user-friendly feel. The power switch has been relocated to the top of the camera next to the mode dial. And who can argue with the new 3.2 – inch LCD display! It is a definite plus over its predecessor, more screen real-estate is definitely a bonus.
Where the new Canon 5D Mark lll really shines is with the new improvements added to the menu, giving this camera an increased depth of character. First of all the Canon 5D Mark lll delivers a substantial increase in ISO sensitivity with the ability to shoot up to ISO 26,500 and with an expanded ISO range that tops out at 102,400. Canon has also redesigned the 5D Mark lll full-frame sensor to use pixels that work better in low light conditions. A marked improvement is the new 61 point AF (Auto-Focus) system, a huge improvement over the 5D Mark ll ‘s 9-point-auto-focus system. Although, personally I hope this feature isn’t more hassle than it’s worth. When it comes right down to it, the fast paced nature of being on set doesn’t really allow for time to make your way through 61 points of focus.
When it comes to the concern of shooting state of the art video, the new 5D Mark lll delivers dramatic improvements to it’s audio capabilities. The addition of an audio headphone jack will surely make our videographers ecstatic. The added feature of an on screen audio level indicator allows the user to monitor and adjust audio levels while recording video. Truly a great addition to a strong family of cameras.

We are so excited to start producing new, fun work with this Canon 5D addition to our camera family. We look forward to sharing everything we learn about this awesome photography & videography tool. 🙂

5 Client Habits Commercial Photographers Love

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Studio 3 Inc

Of course, commercial photographers love each and every one of their clients. Clients help bring new ideas to the table and keep commercial photographers shooting what they love, the client’s product. With that being said, there are a few habits that make the process of commercial photography just that much happier for everyone 🙂

Inspiration Pictures: They are extremely helpful when working with visually driven people. Think about it in terms of a musician. If you wanted him or her to play a song at your wedding, they would acquire the song, listen to it, dissect it, emulate it, and ultimately make it their own masterpiece. Inspiration images allow the photographer to understand the lighting and feeling the client is ultimately going for.
Detailed Shot Lists: Be as detail oriented as possible; right down to the facial expressions or angle of the drink on the table. A detailed list helps everyone, from stylists to assistants, get on the same page. You can include images, product #’s, really anything specific to get the detailed message across.
Patience: This goes for everyone on set. In-order to keep a positive, motivated, passionate crew, everyone must be given adequate time to handle their end of the production. Nothing leads more quickly to an unhappy working experience then frustration or rushing everyone involved.
Clear, articulated feedback: Trying to use positive, instead of negative statements, with your co-creators, will lead to positive results. Instead of simply saying “This isn’t working”, it helps to say “Could we try this amazing outfit?” or “How about this angle, the light looks so great from there.”. It’s a more specific, positive statement.
Know what you want: This goes hand in hand with the first 2 topics, but it can’t be stressed enough! This is ultimately the key factor in getting the best out of your extremely talented commercial photographer!

Catherine Loyer- Modelicious!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Studio 3 Inc

Jim, owner and photographer at Studio 3, has photographed Catherine numerous times. You could call her his muse. Not only is she a fantastic model and ready for any crazy ideas he throws at her, she is also an amazing musician. Which means her and Jim have a lot to talk about!

Check out her music online here!

Claudine Ebel: Styling Made Fun!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Studio 3 Inc

Every project we work on is a collaborative effort, with a team of people behind it that make it all come together. Working like this is a great experience because it allows for every person to focus on their piece of the project while getting to help and learn from others, and most of all meets cool, new people in the process! Speaking of cool people, it’s our pleasure to feature our friend and stylist-extraordinaire, Claudine Ebel on the blog today!

Claudine might have one of the best attitudes of anyone we’ve ever worked with. ‘I love this! I love this!’ You can always tell when Claudine Ebel has entered the studio! Full of creativity and fun-loving energy, she has had a great fashion sense from the get-go. She recalls that at age 5 her mom’s friends would ask who was dressing her! Little did they suspect that the cute kid whose style impressed them would grow up to be a stylist highly demanded in the industry. As Claudine would put it: ‘I was born to style.’

Having her natural talents guiding her the whole way, she’s ecstatic to be prospering in her career, saying that she’s “living the dream and it only gets better.” We at Studio 3 are lucky enough to be able to join her in saying that we’re living a dream, getting to work on cool projects for awesome clients and constantly meeting great new people. And of course, we’re always happy to help support another’s dream. Claudine Ebel’s presence is truly bright and always positive, making every shoot we work with her on a great working environment.

Take a look at Claudine’s talent from the shoot below, and be sure to check out her work in action, in her production, Flight Serena here! Keep up the great work, Claudine!

Fashion Stylist & Editor: Jenascia Chakos

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Studio 3 Inc

Jenascia Chakos rocks our socks off and we want you to know why! From the very first issue of DList she has been an avid fan and follower. Lucky for us she’s been a fashion stylist, producer, and editor for three years at the magazine. We have had the joy of working with this fantastic gal for a little under six months and let’s just say it’s always a blast.
Jenascia consistently tries to outdo herself, making sure every issue she releases turns more than a few heads. Her energetic personality is always appreciated on set and her eye for fashion styling helps make DList’s spreads go from good to uniquely great. You can find her on set chugging a red bull or wearing her infamous fanny pack (which we absolutely love!), full of all of her favorite tools. Let’s just say, she’s always prepared! This wonderful fashion stylist is full of tricks that makes us wish she was our secret weapon on all fashion shoots Studio 3 produces.
In this busy lady’s downtime she finds ways to create recycled fashion and enjoy her adorable little son. You may also see Jenascia modeling for a few local photographers and if you are into reality TV, you may recognize her from America’s Next Top Model Season 2. She also has a way with words and won just under $50,000 on Wheel of Fortune. It’s safe to say Jenascia is anything but ordinary.
Check out Jenascia’s amazing fashion styling skills in action, from the awesome images below shot by our own photographer Dana Jonas and watching the DList video: Paint The Town

To see more of Jenascia’s fashion styling pick up the latest issue of Dlist to see the magic right on the cover created in conjunction with Studio 3!

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Lifestyle Photo Story: Caffe Vita!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Studio 3 Inc

Caffe Vita’s luscious beverages offer a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of our daily lifestyle. We are nothing short of coffee addicts here in the Seattle studio, so you can find us traveling the few short blocks more then a few times a day. Long, difficult, but fun photography shoots can lead us to crave caffeine as well as a smiling face. Lucky for us, Caffe Vita not only has our favorite coffee beans, but also houses our favorite baristas. Each and every day they serve up our cup a joe with nothing short of a smile on their face, happy to accommodate our sometimes outrageous requests. These outrageous requests can include double cupped coffees, non fat this and that, whip, but not too much whip, the list goes on and on. In a city like Seattle, it can often be hard to find a place where everybody knows your name, Caffe Vita is the exception. They make sure each and every cup of coffee is catered not only to you, but to the lifestyle experience of a die hard Northwest coffee drinker. In order to honor our favorite coffeehouse we decided to capture some photos of the coffeehouse lifestyle. Check out the photo story of our last trip below. Do you think the camera adds 10 beans?

To enjoy a great cup of Caffe Vita coffee you can book a shoot with the studio or you can visit one of their locations. For more information on this local establishment, check out their website.

To view more lifestyle photography check out our lifestyle section on the website.

To view drink photography check out our drinks section on the website.

We hope to have you in the studio soon for a cup of coffee, or a meeting over coffee to discuss your next shoot!

Photo Competition Winner: Robert Welch!

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Studio 3 Inc

We asked and you all came through!Our first ever Studio 3 photo competition brought us tons of awesome, interesting, funny, and crazy photos from some awesome artists.Thanks so much to our creative community and friends for participating!It was so hard to find our favorite among so much great work, but we’ve finally reached our decision!Everyone at home, use those fingers as drumsticks and give us a drum roll please.And the winner is…
Robert Welch!! Congratulations Robert on winning the inaugural Studio 3 photo competition in the FREESTYLE theme! As a freelance photographer from Renton, WA Robert enjoys shooting human emotion and energy. “Crazy Train” had us from the get go with its vivid colors, psychedelic swirls, and wacky subject. Robert captured the base photo for this amazing image in broad daylight while he was at a block party. Then, he used the smudge tool in Photoshop to produce “the somewhat metallic looking super tube to hell”.We really enjoyed that more than just taking a cool photo, Robert thought to alter reality in his image, using his original photo to create a wormhole of movement. I think I speak for everyone at the studio when I say I don’t know whether I want to run from this crazy looking, smoking clown or hang out with him!Robert’s long-term dream is to own and operate his own portrait studio and to venture into the wilderness to capture fine art landscape. We think Robert rocks and we are looking forward to seeing more of his work in future competitions. Check him out at www.illuminatedphotographe.com.
We’re so happy and thankful to have had all those who submitted work as part of this first competition!It was great to see what the creative community out there is working on and inspiring to see you all striving to reach your goals!Check back for more competitions soon, we can’t wait to have another!

Tricia Eastman: Photo Stylist and MUA Amaaaazingness!

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Studio 3 Inc

There are many contributors, or as the industry refers to them, photo stylists, that help to create the perfect image! Everything from on set animal handlers, to product specialists, we all work together for one common creative interest. One of our most favorite type of photo stylists is the hair and make up stylist. Not only do they help our models look great, but every once & awhile they will even help the Studio 3 staff when it comes to portfolio building tests, or if a staffer needs a quick makeover. 🙂 No one does this better then Tricia Eastman. Not only does she do exceptional hair & make up, she has also been known to stand in front of the camera as a beautiful model. In short…Tricia Eastman rocks our socks off and we want everyone to know! Tricia is a highly skilled, make-up artist and photo stylist, she has worked on many projects with the studio, especially with photographer Dana Jonas. Dana loves the fact that Tricia not only knows how to make people look great, but she is also extremely friendly and a blast to work with! Her eye for detail helps with the Studio 3 mission of creating amazing, high quality imagery. She is quoted by our photographers as “being a hawk on-set”, leaving no detail unnoticed. In short, she gets along with the Studio 3 family as if she were a long lost relative that we had all been searching for. We can’t wait for our next shoot with photo stylist Tricia Eastman. She’s nothing short of a joy to work and her energy is something we can all aspire too!

Click the image above to be forwarded to her facebook, so you can connect with her as well!

For access to other photo stylists check out the ASMP website for reviews.