Robert Orsa Photography: Blog http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog en-us (C) Robert Orsa Photography robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:29:00 GMT Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:29:00 GMT http://robertorsaphotography.com/img/s8/v14/u135745073-o1034161132-50.jpg Robert Orsa Photography: Blog http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog 120 109 Fashion Shoot http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/4/fashion-shoot

I had been given the assignment simply titled, "Fashion" to complete.  Typically, when I think of fashion, I think of clothing you'd never actually see anyone in real life wear in a real setting.  So my approach was going to be a little more refined.  I didn't want it to be that crazy; so I called upon Stephanie once again to help me pull this off.  I've had the pleasure of working with Stephanie on three previous occasions.  See here, here and here to see images of our past work together. Hair and make up were done by Stephanie's friend, (and featured model here) Crystal.  Thank you ladies, for a wonderful job!

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/4/fashion-shoot Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:29:14 GMT Malibu Portrait Session with Anna http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/3/malibu-portrait-session-with-anna

With a big storm due the following day, I was expecting my shoot with Anna to welcome us with cloud cover.  Instead, we had some really beautiful weather.  Accompanied by her friend-make up artist-hair stylist, Stephanie, we explored some great hiking trails in Malibu.  I'm still in the early stages of my edits from the shoot, but here are a few favorites from our work together.

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/3/malibu-portrait-session-with-anna Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:38:22 GMT Location Portrait Session with Crystal http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/3/location-portrait-session-with-crystal

Today was the first of two location portrait sessions I have set up this week.  Today I had the pleasure of working with Crystal for the second time.  We started about an hour before sunset so we were able to get quite a variety of images.  We started with some natural-light-only images.  With the harsh contrast of light to shadow, we added some off camera fill light.  We finished off with some wonderful sunset images.  Here are a few favorites from today's session.

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/3/location-portrait-session-with-crystal Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:27:56 GMT Fruit - Food Photography http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/2/fruit---food-photography

During last year's 365 project, I had the opportunity to find and grow at food photography.  I've read countless blogs, watched youtube and Kelby Training videos, etc., and most importantly, practiced the craft on my own.  All of my professional paid work thus far has been in events or portrait work.  My hope is to add the genre of food photography to my list of employed photography work.  Here is a sample of some of my food photography that focused specifically on fruit.

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Food http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/2/fruit---food-photography Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:40:00 GMT Studio Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/2/studio-portraits

I've been having fun working on lighting for studio portraits lately.  Here's a sample of what I've been producing:

Below is my take on a Peter Hurley headshot!

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2012/2/studio-portraits Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:07:07 GMT Jonathan & Rachel's Wedding http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/7/jonathan-rachels-wedding













I recently had the opportunity to be the second shooter/assistant for Karen Ard at Jonathan and Rachel's wedding. It was a beautiful ceremony and the reception was a lot of fun. It was a great day.

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/7/jonathan-rachels-wedding Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:04:00 GMT Something New http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/4/something-new I've been studying some new lighting techniques using smoke. This is my first attempt and I'm quite pleased with the results. There is a lot more to what I've been studying so be on the lookout to see how this work develops.















]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/4/something-new Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:56:00 GMT High School Senior Portraits - Breawna http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/high-school-senior-portraits-breawna We got an early jump on Breawna's high school senior portraits as she is currently still a junior. Breawna is also an aspiring model and athlete. She was a natural in front of the camera. Accompanied by her mother, we had a wonderful morning creating some of the following images.






]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/high-school-senior-portraits-breawna Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:26:00 GMT SALEF Awards and Scholarship Banquet http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/salef-awards-and-scholarship-banquet Getting to shoot an event at the Biltmore Hotel's Crystal Ballroom is something special. It was a beautiful venue to have SALEF's annual Awards and Scholarship Banquet. The room was packed. Guests were treated to a wonderful meal, guest speakers, a speech from a scholarship recipient, and the awarding of scholarships. It was a wonderful evening. Below are some highlights.






]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/salef-awards-and-scholarship-banquet Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:09:00 GMT Clinica Romero Health Walk - Los Angeles Event Photography http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/clinica-romero-health-walk-los-angeles Clinica Romero, in Los Angeles, provides "quality health care, health education, and community advocacy on behalf of the underserved men, women and children of Greater Los Angeles." They put on a wonderful community event that began at the clinic. Speakers included the clinic's director, Dr. Pacheco, as well as many political figures from the local community and the state. Following the speakers was the health walk around town, and concluded with a health fair at MacArthur park that included live entertainment. Here are a few highlights from the day.






]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/clinica-romero-health-walk-los-angeles Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:41:00 GMT Los Angeles Corporate Party - BDO http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/los-angeles-corporate-party-bdo How often does an organization reach its 100th Anniversary doing business? I'd have to speculate not too often these days. But BDO has accomplished just that. It was an honor to have been able to document this momentous occasion. At the company's request, I'm not posting pictures of their guests, but you can see the wonderful set-up, as well as the beautifully catered work of Contemporary Catering.







]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) BDO Corporate Party http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2011/3/los-angeles-corporate-party-bdo Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:19:00 GMT Stephanie's Senior Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/9/stephanies-senior-portraits Entering the 2010/2011 school year means a whole new class of seniors with whom to work. My very first senior session this year was with Stephanie. We had gorgeous weather and we had a lot of fun working together. Her Aunt even had fun helping with the lighting. Here's a sample of some of the wonderful images we created together.






]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Portraits Senior Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/9/stephanies-senior-portraits Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:37:00 GMT Braemar Country Club Bar Mitzvah http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/9/braemar-country-club-bar-mitzvah
I've recently been blessed to have received many wonderful opportunities to document some very special occasions. I had the privilege of accompanying Karen Ard of Karen Ard Photography to photograph the reception of Jake's Bar Mitzvah. The venue is one in which I was familiar. Back when my wife worked at an elementary school, Braemar Country club hosted their annual fund raiser. I was thrilled to return in the role of an event vendor. We arrived early to set up and begin shooting the details of the event. As I began setting up my gear, the MC and his associates were busy setting up the dance floor and some pretty incredible lighting. As I watched them set up I took a second glance and realized I knew him. I immediately flashed back some 13 years to my wedding. The evening's MC was in fact the DJ at our wedding 13 years prior. It was wonderful to reconnect with Gil Zuniga of Zuniga Entertainment after so many years. He and his team put on a wonderful event and kept everyone entertained throughout. I'm sure Jake had the time of his life...an event he will cherish for a lifetime.


Detail images

Guests were greeted by a few Laker Girls upon arrival

The man of the hour, Jake






Gil Zuniga of Zuniga Entertainment and his team put on a wonderful event




Jake dancing the night away

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Events Zuniga Entertainment Karen Ard Photography Bar/Bat Mitzvah http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/9/braemar-country-club-bar-mitzvah Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:56:00 GMT Maddy's Big Day http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/8/maddys-big-day
I had the honor of getting to shoot the reception for Maddy's Bat Mitzvah. From my first contact with her mother, Alison, I knew it was going to be a wonderful experience. My expectations were far exceeded. Maddy has a delightful family. Everyone had a wonderful time. My assistant Carl and I had a so much fun working with the family and all the guests. Gil Zuniga and David Wachs of Zuniga Entertainment did an absolutely amazing job keeping everyone on their feet dancing and the kids engaged in lots of games. I felt truly blessed to be able to document such a wonderful occasion.

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Events Zuniga Entertainment Carl Bringas Bar/Bat Mitzvah http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/8/maddys-big-day Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:58:00 GMT Christina & Frankie http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/8/christina-frankie
I had the pleasure of working with Christina and Frankie today. It was an honor for me to have been chosen by them to create their family/maternity images. They were an absolutely wonderful couple to spend the day with. Here are some of the highlights from out time together.















]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Family Maternity http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/8/christina-frankie Wed, 11 Aug 2010 22:49:00 GMT Thank You, Zack Arias http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/7/thank-you-zack-arias
I had heard of Zack Arias quite a while ago. I browsed some of his work and was very interested in his OneLight DVD that I saw promos for. I finally got the set of dvds and loved them. I'll need to rewatch them many times to really absorb all that is presented. As I did more searching for Zack's work on the internet, I came across this really great edit technique that I had to try for myself. What he flies by and does in just a few minutes took me about half an hour to achieve. But it was my first time and I love how it came out. I did this dance shoot with Brittaney last October and knew this was the image (pictured above) to which I needed to apply this edit technique. My plan is to follow Zack's guide to setting up a studio for high key work and try a lot more of this. I have to say I was getting really bored of studio work but his model really motivates me to want to do a lot more of this type of work. So for all the above, if you're reading, thank you, Zack Arias.

]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Dance http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/7/thank-you-zack-arias Sat, 17 Jul 2010 21:01:00 GMT Senior Session with Kristy http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/4/senior-session-with-kristy
I had been planning this senior session with Kristy for months. Our schedules kept conflicting; rain had come and gone, a car accident (she's ok) and a vacation were among our obstacles. With all that behind us we finally were able to work together. I had really been looking forward to this photo session with Kristy because she is a high school senior at my alma mater. The weather cooperated and we put together some really great images. Another great photo shoot!








]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Senior Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/4/senior-session-with-kristy Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:23:00 GMT Two Models - Two Photographers http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/4/two-models-two-photographers
I had the wonderful opportunity to work with another photographer on a shoot with two models recently. Karen and I knew each other from high school and thanks to Facebook, recently reconnected. I arranged a photo session with a high school senior, Evelyn, and her friend, Amanda.Karen is a wonderfully accomplished wedding and portrait photographer. She primarily is a natural light photographer. I bring my portable, off-camera lighting almost everywhere I go now so this made for a fun meeting of the minds. I got Karen using lighting and she got me shooting in natural light only situations.
All in all it was a wonderful experience and we got some really great images.
Please stop by and take a look at Karen's work. Karen Ard Photography


Evelyn


Evelyn

Evelyn
Amanda
Amanda
Amanda



]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Karen Ard Photography Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/4/two-models-two-photographers Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:56:00 GMT Portfolio Session - Sherri http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/3/sherri
There is a location I've been wanting to try for quite some time. Working over 30 times at the same location has its pros and cons. So getting out somewhere else was very welcomed. Sherri came with her friend/make-up-artist, Romy. Together we got some really great images. Full sun and fill flash from camera left made the hillside pictures pop. Another great shoot!






]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Portraits http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/3/sherri Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:09:00 GMT Amy Grant in Concert http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/3/amy-grant-in-concert
Some friends blessed us with tickets to go see Amy Grant in concert last week. Not just any tickets, but front row tickets. And they you have to love when both the artist and the venue have no restrictions on photography! It was a great show and I got some fun shots.








]]> robert@robertorsaphotography.com (Robert Orsa Photography) Events Concerts Amy Grant http://robertorsaphotography.com/blog/2010/3/amy-grant-in-concert Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:55:00 GMT