So last Thursday I got an email from a blog regular Scott (maybe you have seen his comments here from time to time?) who informed me he lived in Las Vegas and would like to meet up. Friday evening I was able to meet Scott and his girl friend Anne Marie for a very nice conversation while I chowed down on some very good chicken soup. I was glad that my being sick didnt scare them off, and after dinner, I decided to take them on a short photo session throughout the Mandalay Bay (where I was staying) on a texture safari (an exercise to find interesting Textures or Backgrounds). The best part of it was none of us were expecting to do a shoot, it was a kinda, oh what the heck kind of thing and I tried to explain to Scott what I was doing and why…it was a lot of fun!
Scott and Anne Marie, it was great meeting you. I sincerely hope to see you again!
Michael, I’m speechless! What an amazing gift for me and my significant other. You can make anyone look like a model, even if they’re genetically challenged like me. For your other readers, I’ve now seen first-hand what an amazing, inspired teacher Michael is. I learned more in an hour of strolling around a hotel than I have in a multitude of books and classes. Thanks again, Michael. There’s no way to express our thanks for the impromptu session.
I agree with Scott, Michael is such an amazing teacher! Michael, hope you are feeling better. When are you coming back to Dallas?
outstanding photos
I forgot to mention…not a single shot in this bunch was aided by a flash. Which means Michael has a rock-solid grip and stance, in addition to the amazing eye for backgrounds and poses. Michael, which lens was that again? There goes my economic stimulus check!
And what ISO? There’s no discernible noise at all…and these were very low-light situations. Wow.
Oh, and thanks for making me feel like a dwarf! Hey, faithful readers, how about some Michael Andrew trivia?! What language, other than English, does Michael speak?
Those are some amazing photos Mr Andrews. I am a begginer at photography.. just got my Rebel Xsi and loving it.. I also visit your forum ALLOT.. Your blog and forum have both become my photography bible. I Have one question.. do you think i will ever become good at photography ?
On govorit po russkii….(Russian)
I think Mike’s using a 24-70 2.8L. Am I right?
Hey Scott- Thanks for the comments, I really, sincerely appreciate it. The lens was a 24mm 1.4, most of the ISOs were in the 400-640 range. Edavis- with practice, YES!