you ready to UP your game?

Photographers, it's not too late to sign up!!! The T&T Dynamite Duo have two AWESOME workshops lined up for next week and there are still a few spots open each day!!!  Join us for  a little (ok, maybe a LOT) of "dork energy" and a TON of amazing  ideas, information and inspiration that will help you UP your game!!!!  woo-hoo!!! Register for both workshops and save $100!!! 

"LIGHTWALK"

A VERY COOL 3/4 day workshop.
 

Learn to see the LIGHT! Bring your walking shoes and a smile. Tanja and Tia are going to share their expertise and passion for the use of raw, natural light! We are going to show you how to make the most out of any lighting situation WITHOUT the use of on or off camera flash. You will learn how and why we LOVE shooting at all times of the day, even HIGH NOON! We will help you develop your eye for scouring out the best possible light at any time of day. The sun is our friend! 

Genesis 1:3 And God said, "Let there be LIGHT."

Because FLASH IS POOPIE!

Cost: Holy Cow, it's only $595
Past Attendees: $495*

Group Size: Up to 20 attendees

Tuesday August 16th, 2011

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"The Fine Line" - a boudoir workshop

A FULL DAY boudoir or as T&T like to call them "BOODIE-WAH" workshop!

 

The ART of beautiful BOUDOIR photography is not always easy!  There is a "FINE LINE" between being sensual and sexy and being "overtly sexy" and sometimes "cheesy".  Boudoir Photography is one of the more challenging genres.  All too many times it goes "oh so wrong" in so many ways. Lighting, hair, makeup, ward-robing, posing, angles and post production are all so essential to beautiful boudoir photography.  This workshop will focus on all of the above and more!  "The Fine Line" boudoir workshop with T&T will force you to UP your game when it comes to creating beautiful, sensual, meaningful boudoir photographs.

 Cost:  $995 (includes lunch)
Past Attendees:  $895*

Group Size: Up to 12 attendees
Thursday August 18th, 2011

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WE'VE BEEN [FRAMED]

 I've officially been [FRAMED].  What an honor it is for the [FRAMED] show to ask to feature me on their show.  If you have not checked it out, the [FRAMED] show is an AMAZING resource for photographers to share and learn and be inspired!!!  In this episode, Tia and I share our passion for shooting weddings on FILM!!!! What a huge blessing and honor to be featured and I wanted to say a BIG HUGE THANK YOU to Melissa Niu and the whole [FRAMED] crew, you guys were a blast to work with and every one of you so sweet and humble and brilliant!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE.  To View the whole [FRAMED] show post click {HERE}.  This is also a great video clip to watch for brides who want to see some behind the scenes footage my team photographing a wedding.  So much fun!!!  Also a special thank you to {KODAK} and {RICHARD PHOTO LAB} for sponsoring me, what an amazing experience!

T&T DYNAMITE WORKSHOP DATES FOR AUGUST 2011!!!

T&T have officially posted AUGUST workshop dates!! Yahoo!!!! For the this round, we have both {LIGHTWALK} the on Tues, AUGUST 16th 2011 and {THE FINE LINE} Boudior Workshop offered on the Thursday, AUGUST 18th, 2011.

 {CHECK OUT WORKSHOPS HERE}

{REGISTER HERE}

Vegas...BABY...VEGAS...workshops...sign up now!

Tia and I have been GIDDY all week preparing for our VEGAS...BABY...VEGAS workshops... can I just say, if you are going to be in VEGAS and you do not sign up for this round, you are really gonna miss out!!! T&T Dynamite are pulling out the big guns and throwing ourselves completely into PURE VEGAS MODE...these workshops are gonna be "OFF THE HOOK"...we still have seats available in for both days....trust us gals, you do NOT want to miss out on these....click on the images below for more info and to register!!!

LIGHTWALK will be held on Sunday February 20th, 2011 & ART OF DIRECTING will be held on Thursday February 24th, 2011 both in VEGAS BABY VEGAS!

for Art of Directing:

For Lightwalk:

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!

My Ongoing Love Affair - TMZ by Robert Boyer

My Ongoing Love Affair - TMZ
by Robert Boyer

I don’t know why, well I guess I really mean that I am not capable of explaining it in any rational way but I have loved Kodak TMAX 3200 since the day I tried it way way back in like the 1990’s. I have always found this particular film to be astoundingly beautiful. It seems to have a built in yellow filter, so skin is rendered well. It has grain the size of golf balls. Depending on the developer you use it is more like ISO 1000 in the shadows. It can be tricky to print shot at anything above ISO 1600. It is hideously expensive compared to other 35mm black and white film. It is one of the only black and white films that actually does expire - quickly. It’s list of flaws goes on and on and on but - I love it - I find that with the appropriate subjects it can be stunningly beautiful.

I am sure that you have seen it before but I thought I would share some photos using some of my more bizarre processing methods. I almost always use my Leica M cameras when I shoot TMZ and always with a 50, occasionally a 90. Usually wide open. If you haven’t tried or forgot about it - here are some experiments to take a look at. Nothing too too fancy just random stuff.

ISO 3200 in HC110 1+100

ISO 1600 PMK Pyro 1+2+100

ISO 3200 PMK Pyro 1+2+100

ISO 3200 PMK Pyro 1+2+100

ISO 1600 HC110 1+50

ISO 1600 HC110 1+50

ISO 1600 HC110 1+100

Yes you read that correctly KODAK TMAX 3200 processed in a pyro developer - I think that a few folks have recommended against this in the past - I am just one of those idiots that HAS to try things and make them work when others say you shouldn't. It's my stubborn, rebellious streak.

Isn't this awesome?

Film for SALE!!!!!

Hello Everyone!

My friend and fellow film shooter, Jose Villa, has a TON of film for sale (or trade). If any of you film lovers need some of these stocks, contact him here.

Hi Film Friends,

Im still shooting all these films, but I just have wayyyy too much of it..all are not expired until 2012.

Fuji 800z 35mm (450 rolls) - B&H price $5.60 ea. its yours for $4.50 a roll
Fuji 160s 220 - (100 rolls) - B&H price $7.95 ea. its yours for $6 a roll
Fuji 160 s 35mm - (200 rolls) - B&H price $4.99 its yours for $3.50 a roll
Fuji Reala 100 iso 120 - (400 rolls) B&H price $4.59 it's yours for $3.50 a roll
 
Im also willing to trade if you have any of that Fuji 400 H 220 stuff.. thats my fav.

Let me know if you might be interested.

xoxox
 
Jose Villa