Deep in the heart of…faith.
Deep in the heart of...faith., originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. One of the more memorable moments of my trip out to New Mexico, besides the fact that I completely surprised my Dad, was the moment I walked into the place you above. They had just received a new batch of sun-dried chile and were cooking tamales in the back room...the →
One Light, the Sun on my Side
lee.stephens, originally uploaded by (the)woodenshoes. Shot at f/16 with a 35mm f/2 Nikkor lens, this image represents the result of using the sun to your advantage and balancing the light to create an image that looks as though it could have been taken in the studio but in reality, has been taken outdoors in bright sunlight. The key here was →
It’s Been a While…
It's Been a While..., originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen (pause). First frame out of the 35mm f/2.....tack sharp at f2, unlike my 50mm f/1.4, which has a sweet spot at f/2.8......sadly. Recommended, yes. Easy to find used, negative. Enjoy the shot!
Window Light *is* Beautiful
Window Light *is* Beautiful, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. There were actually two people that inspired me this past week to post this. Not surprisingly it was none other than Jeff Engelhardt and Clayton Wells, whose shots over the past couple of weeks have included portraits done with nothing but window light. If my memory serves me correctly, I threw →
Eight Days Old
Eight Days Old, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. My good friend John said that this shoot would be more rewarding and fun than shooting a wedding....he was *so* right! Perhaps I just really like babies as well! The two most difficult things about today's shoot was 1.) Controlling the spill of light with flags, reflectors, etc. and 2.) Getting the exposure →
Mt. Shuksan
Mt. Shuksan, originally uploaded by Doug van Kampen. This shot was from a ski trip up to Mt. Baker last year. Epic, epic day.... I'm planning on heading out tomorrow morning to hopefully get some decent shots of this glaciated peak in the North Cascade wilderness of Washington State. Like I said earlier, if anyone wants to go, give me →
Hands on History
Hands on History, originally uploaded by van Kampen Photography. I can't tell you the number of times that I've both encouraged people and been encouraged to take advantage of activities near our home. Having moved to the Seattle area a little more than a year and a half ago, my family and I quickly looked for things to do that →
Palouse Falls
Palouse Falls, originally uploaded by van Kampen Photography. "Palouse Falls". Palouse Falls State Park, Washington, USA :: April 17th, 2009, © Doug van Kampen, All Rights Reserved
