Profoto Compact 600R and Innovatronix invertor

©2008 LorenCallahan

A quick shot of the set up of the test with Whitney Egbert from Ryan Agency in Portland. Ended up not using the XT 1200 innovatronix power pack with my Profoto Compac 600R's. Just plugged them in to the wall. You can check out the site, www.innovatronix.com. I realized with the help from fellow photographer and ASMP V.P. Ric Peterson and the guys at Glazers that the Profoto Compac 600Rs having built in Pocket Wizard remotes some how don't work perfectly with this particular battery. On the other hand the 600's without the built in P.W. remotes seem to worked great as is Ric's experience. GO figure, technology...

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Photo by Loren Callahan ©2008
Getting away is always great for the senses. And did I ever need it! So the passed weekend headed up to Whistler B.C. and took some R&R on the slopes. This photo has not been manipulated in anyway other than adding color correction and saturation. I always like to to create or find a photo within the camera instead of manipulating it in Photoshop. So the first person to correctly guess how this photo was shot will receive a new 2 GB Compact flash card from Sandisk. Happy guessing!!!

The V-Man turning 37

Heading down to Portland to do a couple of quick go sees with agancies like Nemo and Wieden Kennedy are a useful and have to's in my industry. And when I can couple the short trip with dear friends and family it is all the better. When one of your best friends turns 37 and his youngest son turns 2 within 2 days of each other you know there is going to be a great celibration. So I must say Happy Birthday to my great friend and his beautiful son (my nephew). Ya gota love the chest hair. Ironically that is my old Descente one piece ski suit.

ASMP Strictly Business 2

Traveling down to LA is always a lot of fun for me for assignments. This time I went for a business update at the American Society of Media Photographers "Strictly Business 2" seminar. If you are an amature or a seasoned pro photographer this two day event will give you an immense amount of updated knowledge of how to run, market and promote you photography business. It is well worth it and is is very inexpensive. The speakers in LA were Leslie Burns-Dell'Acqua, Blake Discher, John Harrington, Judy Herrmann, and the quarkie and amazing artist Sean Kernan.

For more information visit:
http://www.asmp.org/sb2/index.php

ATLANTA: FEBRUARY 22–24
PHILADELPHIA: MARCH 7–9
CHICAGO: APRIL 11–13

Adventure Vest Video

Here is the new video for the Adventure Vest. This is one of the most versatile pieces of photo equipment I have ever seen.

Adventure Vest in Bali

Taking the Adventure Vest to Bali was so crucial to finding and shooting successful photos on my trip. I had 10 days to myself in Bali after shooting in Kuala Lumpur for my clients wedding-tea ceremony. I ended up getting a driver to take me around and being able to jump out of the car or motorcycle with all of the gear I needed in a moments notice is a must. I am pictured here wearing the Adventure Vest at a small compound in Ubud Bali. Find out more info on the Adventure vest at www.AdventureVest.com

Motion Sicknes

I recently took a trip to Bali, Indonesia and Malaysia to photograph my clients wedding. I have always had trouble with motion sickness especially on airplanes and I have found an organic solution to my problem. It is really complicated so listen up. Ready? Ginger! It is that simple. And it gets better. It comes in a pill form that you can get at most supplement stores. I get mine from Clark's Pharmacy in Redmond WA.(425) 881-0222, 15615 Bel Red Road, Bellevue, Washington 98008. They have the best homeopathic and organic meds I have found in the Puget sound. I just take to in the morning and two at night a few days before my flight and throughout my trip (for the flight back) and I am set for a motion sickness fee trip!