Top Doc
I am excited to wrap up the year with another cover for Sacramento magazine.
The assignment was for the "Top Doc" December issue.
Dr. Christopher Bayne
I am excited to wrap up the year with another cover for Sacramento magazine.
The assignment was for the "Top Doc" December issue.
The assignment on this one was to photograph two doctors, one for the cover and one for the inside. As always, Gabriel gave me good parameters to go on but left the lighting and treatment up to me.
Working on my inspiration, I looked to one of my favorite photographers Dan Winters. I love his lighting style and treatment. After I settled in on what I was going to do, I did a few lighting tests with my son Ethan. I am pleased with how it worked out.
Ethan Engle
For the two portraits, I had to have Covid compliance. I put my set in the studio's opening to minimize the need to come too far inside. It's definitely an advantage to have a large rollup door at the studio.
The final lighting set up was between two and three lights for each shot. I didn't need to light the whole body, so I was able to use smaller modifiers.
Dr. Laura Kester
This is another image of Gabriel that was a test before the doctors arrived.
Gabriel Teague
I can't emphasize enough the power in testing and working with your stuff before the actual shoot. The last thing I want to do is be messing with my lights while I'm trying to connect with my subject. All of the tech parts need to be out of your way before you push the button.
Your Next Visit
I was grateful to start having some assignments again beginning late June. It's been a long layoff. It's crazy how you lose a little bit of that muscle memory so fast. The camera is an extension of my arm and not having used it regularly. I needed a little warm-up time to get going.
I was grateful to start having some assignments again beginning late June. It's been a long layoff. It's crazy how you lose a little bit of that muscle memory so fast. The camera is an extension of my arm and not having used it regularly. I needed a little warm-up time to get going.
From The August health issue of Sacramento Magazeen
At the beginning of this month, I had the assignment to cover two dental offices. The goal was to photograph how they're adapting with the new COVID compliance, as well as what clients can expect when going to the dentist.
The first office I visited was Wallace J Bellamy DMD in Elk Grove, then Dr. Stephanie Sandretti, DDS, in Roseville.
I was very impressed with both offices and the lengths they are going through to keep their clients and staff safe. I was amazed to learn that they were already doing things pre-pandemic that were in compliance now.
Clients are in for a very safe experience, and in my observation, are going to have less chance of infection at the dentist than at Costco.
Dr. Bellamy, DDS
Dr. Stephanie Sandretti, DDS
Run Cover
A few months back, we went on location for a cover shoot, for a special Sacramento magazine supplement.
A few months back, we went on location for a cover shoot, for a special Sacramento magazine supplement. The day we chose ended up being the only day that week that was overcast and dreary, which worked in our favor. There was a bit of moisture which gave higher saturation to the surrounding plants and also made it easier for our model to function. The lighting for the shoot was Phottix Indra 500's. These lights are so ideal for location work. They offer very durable batteries as well as high-speed sync, which was crucial for a running shoot my other the lights would not have performed so well. It's so important to have a solid crew to help on these types of shoots. I've worked with all of these individuals before, and they're genuinely talented and good at what they do.
Thanks to a great crew!
Model: Arionna Morales
Makeup: Ernesto Robledo
Art Direction: John Facundo
Production: Christine Alward
Assistant: Skip Jones
Cannabis Czar Joe Devlin
Back in November I had the pleasure of photographing Joe Devlin for Sacramento Magazine . He is the chief of cannabis policy and enforcement for the city of Sacramento. This was a fascinating assignment and I learned a LOT about the new cannabis policy. I ended up using one light as a fill. The grow room already had really good light, I just needed to fill the shadows.
Joe Devlin in a new high tech grow farm