Ella C for SYN Magazine

Words cannot begin to express just how much I have been dying to release these pictures, this shoot means an awful lot to me and I consider it to be a bit of a (for want of a better word) landmark for me in terms of how I see my confidence and work progressing and developing. It's also looking to rank up there as one of my favourite shoots of all time!<br /><br />These were shot back in July and although I've been spending a lot of time concentrating on commercial work since then, I'm so excited to get back into shooting a lot of editorial again so expect lots of tests coming your way in October and November!<br /><br />Check out issue one of SYN <a href="http://www.issuu.com/synmagazine/docs/issueone" target="_blank">HERE</a> - it's a truly wonderful magazine and well worth a good long read.<br /><br /><b>Model:</b> Ella C @ Profile<br /><b>M&H:</b> Marilee Koegelenberg<br /><b>Styling:</b> Myself<br /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/1-1.jpg" width="650" /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8053.jpg" width="323" /> <img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8099.jpg" width="323" /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8187.jpg" width="650" /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8232.jpg" width="323" /> <img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8236.jpg" width="323" /><br /><br />Here are quite a few shots that went unpublished that I couldn't resist posting!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8132.jpg" width="323" /> <img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8176.jpg" width="323" /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8310.jpg" width="323" /> <img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8220.jpg" width="323" /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8082.jpg" width="323" /> <img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8115.jpg" width="323" /><br /><br />And finally, a bit of behind the scenes goodness. A big thank you to Marilee for the first picture - I don't think I post enough behind the scenes pictures so I'm always grateful for anybody who takes them!<br /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/IMG_1488.jpg" width="650" /><br /><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/_MG_8045.jpg" width="650" /><br /><br /><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fdismantlerepair-photo.blogspot.co.uk%2F2011%2F09%2Fella-c-for-syn-magazine.html&send=false&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=arial&height=35&appId=112365025537572" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:35px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe>

Ella C for SYN Magazine

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Equipment

I've been thinking quite a lot recently about expanding my blog to feature more topical, written posts too - I realised that all of my posts are very similar and it's always nice to keep things fresh! So here's my first one: Equipment. I don't really ever talk about my equipment much as I am a firm believer in the concept that a good camera does not necessarily equal good pictures, but it's probably about time I just put all the information about my kit in one place for people to check out if they're interested!<br /><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2007-2010 SETUP</b></div><div><br /><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/old.jpg" width="650" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Canon EOS 400D + Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM</i></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div>My first DSLR setup consisted of a Canon 400D body and EF-S 17-85mm lens. The reason I didn't go with the 18-55mm kit lens was because the version that was out at the time had quite a few not-so-good reviews, so I figured it would be worth spending a bit extra and getting the next best thing. I believe they have now revised the 18-55mm with a new version now, but either way it's always good to read reviews so you know what you're getting for your money.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the sort of setup I'd recommend to anybody starting out in photography - a consumer-end DSLR and a zoom lens. Zoom lenses are versatile and suitable for lots of types of photography, and consumer-end cameras can be used regardless of ability level as you can shoot from pre-set modes such as Portrait, Landscape etc right through to full Manual as and when your knowledge increases.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>The battery grip shown here was not something I personally shot with, it's something I bought when I gave the camera to my fiancé and it was screwed on too tightly for me to take it off the the picture!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2010-2013 SETUP</b></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z338/dismantlerepair_storage2/new.jpg" width="650" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Canon EOS 5D Mark II body + 3 lenses</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: left;">After a while it became clear to me that I needed to push my 400D further than it could go, especially when it came to shooting in low light conditions. So here I am now, shooting with a 5D Mark II and a selection of lenses I've acquired over time. Here's a bit of info about each one, going clockwise from the top:<br /><br /><b>Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">I bought this lens about a year before I upgraded to the 5D Mark II, and it's always worked stunningly well on both of my camera bodies. It's my most used lens, and at £300 or so it's a real bargain considering just how often I use it! Beautiful DOF and hardly weighs anything compared to my other lenses, so using it for hours on end is a breeze.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">For me, a zoom lens is always a must-have for any photographer's kit. Even if you won't be using it a huge amount, the range of focal lengths makes them incredibly versatile and for me, it's always nice knowing I've got one just in case I need to shoot something particularly wide angle, which I can't do with my prime lenses. This lens is a little pricey, but the quality of the shots it produces is fantastic and it's the zoom lens with the widest aperture I could justify the price of!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">This is my new baby! It arrived last week and I've not had the chance to use it properly yet, but as soon as I've got a bit of free time I'll be organising a shoot to test this lovely thing out. Watch this space!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>So finally, I now have all the info on my camera kit in one place on the internet! I hope this was useful to anybody who was curious, but again I need to mention that it's not your equipment that makes your pictures what they are - it's <i>you</i>!<br /><div><br /></div><div>What else would you like to see blog posts on? Let me know!</div></div><br /><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fdismantlerepair-photo.blogspot.co.uk%2F2011%2F09%2Fequipment.html&send=false&layout=standard&width=450&show_faces=false&action=like&colorscheme=light&font=arial&height=35&appId=112365025537572" style="border: none; height: 35px; overflow: hidden; width: 450px;"></iframe>

Equipment

I've been thinking quite a lot recently about expanding my blog to feature more topical, written posts too - I realised that all of my p...

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