Inspiring and Informational Things from RC

(picture of the Dancing House in Prague, Czech Republic.  Can see more info & vote at 500px)

Hey Guys, RC here- wanted to thank Scott for letting me randomly come in and just share with you a couple of things that i’ve been up to, as well as some resources that I think you guys would really dig – in the event that you’ve missed them.

The Exclusive Look at the Profoto B1 500 AirTTL

I’ve been out traveling a bit more than normal (the shot above was something that I took while in Germany and the Czech Republic testing out the 41Megapixel Nokia phone), but that didnt stop me from making it out to the Photo Plus conference in New York.  While there I was approached by the folks at Profoto and given an exclusive access to do a “First Look” video at their new battery powered light.  I was grateful for the opportunity, and wanted to get as much information as I could into a bonus Photography Tips and Tricks episode.  If you’re not familiar with my weekly podcast on this, make sure you click on this link to check it out.

Exposing HDR : Zombie Attack!

I love being able to find new and interesting ways to teach something.  To that, I had been cooking up an idea for going through HDR in an urbex fashion, yet add another dimension to it.  With the Halloween season, I figured it be a good idea to take this concept and add a splash of zombies to the mix, making “Exposing HDR”.  It seems like people are really digging it – and Im thankful to all of you who have checked it out already.  If you havent – make sure you go and see it here 

Just Plain Love: A Bresson Documentary

A couple of weeks ago, I did an episode of  The Grid with Pete Collins and Brad Moore talking about the importance of having a visual library of photography from which to build on your own work.  In there, I had mentioned a free documentary that was on youtube from Henri Cartier Bresson called “Just Plain Love”.  I thought this was a great shot in the inspirational arm for this morning and thought i’d reshare that.

I Got Gregory Heislers New Book and Love It!

While I was out at Photo Plus, I was able to take in a lecture and a live shoot with someone that I have on my top 3 list of inspirations for me – Gregory Heisler.  Gregory is widely considered to be the master at the art of the Portrait – and he is one person that never disappoints in a talk.  He has a new book out (thats been killing it, btw), and in NY his book release party was actually thrown by Mayor Bloomberg!  I was fortunate enough to be in a spot where he was selling his book and got a signed copy of it – something I am personally very proud of.  Just great stories and information on what it takes to really get down to the essence of making a portrait of someone, with some amazing photography in it (my fav shot right now has to be his OJ Simpson shot… wont spoil it).  To check out the book, click on this link

Hopefully this has brought a little something for everyone, and giving you a quick taste of the things i’ve been up to.  Again.. thanks for the opportunity.  If you’d like to keep up with my antics, i’d suggest following me at http://www.aboutrc.com or at http://gplusrc.com