Lighting Fundamentals with Ray Olson

Lighting Fundamentals with Ray Olson. On the 19th of April between 6:30 and 8:30pm we invited Ray Olson to come to Camera West and present his approach to the fundamentals of off camera lighting. This one night class was well attended and those who came along gained valuable insights into how to take the studio to the subject  from a well experienced photographer.

Ray Olson has been published in numerous magazines and has shot some very influential musicians including the likes of Jerry Garcia and Metallica.

We look forward to seeing both those who attended and those who couldn't make it this time, for our next event. Please check out our event calender on our blog homepage for future classes and presentations.

Mendocino scout trip

Camera West's Hal Kam and Leica Representative Tom Brichta recently traveled north to visit the Mendocino region of Norther California to scout out the area for Camera West's up and coming Mendocino Exploration photography trip.

Well known for its outstanding natural beauty as well as its interesting and unique cultural features this area readily provides an exceptional photographic opportunity for all styles of shooting. 

Mendocino Exploration

Accompany us as we explore the unbelievably picturesque Village of Mendocino on California's North coast.  We will be exploring outstanding scenery, Victorian architecture and breathtaking light. Over the course of three days we will journey through this place of serene natural beauty with Hal Kam of Camera West and Leica Camera Representative, Tom Brichta. The trip includes lodging for two nights and all  meals excluding alcohol. The rate for a shared room is $500.00 per person and $600.00 for a single.

Contact Hal Kam for Reservations and More Information

925.935.1424

hal@camerawest.com

 

Leica Camera's Road Show

 

S-Event - April 19, 2010        

M-Event - April 20, 2010
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
San Francisco Airport Marriott
1800 Old Bayshore Highway
Burlinggame, CA 94010

Be a part of Leica Camera's North America Products Road Show when it comes to San Francisco, CA on April 19 and 20, 2010. Learn more about the Leica M9, the world's smallest full-frame digital rangefinder camera and the M-System including our new lenses, the 18mm/f3.8, 50mm/f0.95, and the 24mm/f3.8 at an M-Event. The Leica S-System, the tool for fashion, beauty, advertising, landscapes, portraiture and still photography, will be featured at the S-Event.

Take this rare opportunity to enhance your knowledge or simply learn more about the M and/or S Systems.

Topics covered will include:
Camera & Lenses orientation
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Understanding the Digital Imaging Process
Configuring Your Computer
Organizing & Storing Your Images
Lightroom Introduction
Color Management Introduction
Methods to Produce Better Work in Less Time
Strategies for Profitability

The cost for the comprehensive course is $99 for the M-Event and $149 for the S-Event. The group sizes are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. All participants will receive a voucher which can be used towards the purchase of a brand new serialized M or S Leica product from a North American Leica Dealer.

S2 Event Registration
M9 Event Registration

More information on these events at the Leica Website

Lighting Fundamental Seminar

Please join us for an outstanding lighting seminar presented by
Ray Olson; a well known and internationally published, music and
entertainment photographer with 30 years of industry experience.

Ray specialized in the “studio on location” while traveling for his various
assignments and the beginner shooter will find the variety of topics and
depth of discussion of his presentation invaluable. Ray will cover the tools,
techniques, and essential vocabulary of harnessing
light to easily work in your favor.

Some of the topics that will be covered include:
-Wireless Flash: Optical slaves, radio systems, IR
 -Portrait Setups: Butterfly, Rembrandt, Split, Profile, Short
-Creative Light Softboxes  and Modifiers
-Custom White Balance: Color Checker Passport
-Metering: Grey card, spot, etc...
-Profoto Lighting Equipment

Pre-payment is required and seating is limited. This workshop will
fill up quickly so we recommend that you reserve your seat now!
Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Contact:
Hal Kam
hal@camerawest.com
(925) 935-1424

Leica M9 Firmware Updates 1.116

Leica recently released some important firmware updates for the M9. These updates are of significance and any M9 user should look at updating their camera promptly. Instructions are available on the same page, just follow the link below.

Leica M9 Firmware Update 1.116 available here.

Camera West
Walnut Creek
925-935-1424
www.camerawest.com

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Rancho Mirage
760-992-5422
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Exposure Seminar with Sean Arbabi.

Last night was the second and final night of the exposure course with Sean Arbabi that took place here at Camera West, Walnut Creek. The course was really well received by all in attendance and people left with a better understanding of the fundamentals of exposure. We learned how we can use correct exposure to take great pictures as well as how to use it creatively to put across a feeling or emotion with each image captured.

We will have Sean back again in the near future to instruct another course. Please keep an eye on our blog for details.

Thanks to all who came along!