http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/ en Copyright 2009 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:26:28 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Eagle & Hawk, a local band who are a mix of rock, country, and native music. The music was entertaining, the view worth the trip, and the band members were definitely a joy to watch. In this shot we have lead singer Jay Bodner conducting the crowd in their part of the lyrics of their closing song. For more shots from that day, check out the Canada Day 09 - Celebrating gallery. Please also check out the Facebook Fan Page and Group for Dwight Wallbridge Photography.


Raise the Roof! ]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/07/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_4.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/07/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_4.php Events Highlight People Band Canada Canada Day Day Eagle Eagle and Hawk Hawk Music Winnipeg Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:26:28 -0600 Canada Day 09 - Fireworks gallery. Please also check out the Facebook Fan Page and Group for Dwight Wallbridge Photography.


Celebrating the Red and White, True and Proud]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/07/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_3.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/07/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_3.php Events Highlight New Photos Canada Celebrate Fireworks Nation Party Pride Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:46:19 -0600 Skate Park - June 14 gallery. Please also check out the Facebook Fan Page and Group for Dwight Wallbridge Photography.

]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/07/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_2.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/07/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_2.php Highlight People BMX Forks Park Skate Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:31:35 -0600 Jaq Shoot 1 gallery, since I finally got the last few touched up, and uploaded, I decided to go with another of the shots from New Years. As I said then, I had a blast, though I must say climbing up a rickety ladder that I doubt is rated for my weight was no fun at all, I did get some really cool shots from the higher up perspective. This one was shot at the main area of the party, where someone had a lit up Hula Hoop, which they were using in some cool ways. Clearly she is having fun, and was the inspiration for a few cool shots like this.

Before I show you the highlight photo, I did want to let you all know I have hesitantly enabled rating and comments on the Gallery. Please be kind and don't insult me or my models. Also, please do not be a jerk about my photography. Constructive criticism is fine, but useless trashing will merely be deleted. Now, if you want more photos from Genesis, check out the Genesis gallery. Please also check out the Facebook Fan Page and Group for Dwight Wallbridge Photography.


Twirling]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/06/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_1.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/06/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju_1.php Events Highlight Crown Genesis New Years Eve NYE Productions Rave Winnipeg Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:10:01 -0600
Jaq brought a number of outfit combinations, and I am pretty sure we used every single one of them, some parts more than once in combination with other parts. I am not sure if this is a common practice in modeling, but it was definitely helpful in adding to the range of looks to the shoot. I recently posted about 30 of the estimated 50 shots that will be posted once I get them fully post processed. To decide this week's Highlight from the 30, I went to twitter, the Microblogging service, and asked those who follow me for their advice on which one I should pick.

I got over 20 replies, and ended up with three finalists, which were also put up for a vote. The photo below was the one chosen. The rest of the photos, as well as the last 20 I need to upload, are at the Jaq Shoot 1 gallery.


Seriously Seductive]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/06/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/06/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ju.php Highlight Assiniboine Assiniboine River Forks Jaq Model Red River Seductive Sexy Vulnerable Tue, 02 Jun 2009 23:12:20 -0600 Skies and Landscapes Gallery!


Fire in the Sky]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ma_2.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ma_2.php Highlight Fire Sky Skyline Sunset Wed, 27 May 2009 03:29:05 -0600
While my parents had been out checking out garage sales today, I am told, they came across two plastic cases, each about three or four feet long, a foot or two deep, and they both were had for $30. The first case I opened was actually the newer looking of the two, and it contained a couple of Ianebeam 650 'Redhead' continuous light heads. Part of this I read off the back, part I am guessing by what I have read online. I could tell right away these are powerful lights, and a quick plug in of each told me I was not wrong! Along with these the case had several front housings I guess in case one breaks. Oddly, the case also had a metal bar from a weight set and a music stand, for holding sheets of music.

My joy at the first case clear, I moved onto case number two, which had a couple Lowel Omni lights. This too had a some metal housings for the front, as well as several mesh covers and the power cables. As well, there was 3 light stands. Yes! Score! I plugged these two in, and while one didn't work, I was informed that they had been told one might have a burnt out light bulb. Some testing shows this is possibly not the problem, but I will call around to somewhere that would have a better idea on Monday.

The light stands, which I checked next, showed more work will be required, but time will tell on that regard. Adorama has light stands for $20, so if these ones end up looking too costly, I will just pay them for some brand new ones. Either way if it turns out that I got 3 working lights and a couple usable light stands, all for $30, I am well on my way with all of this. I am seeing the Omni's brand new are about $150, and the other ones are probably at least $50-$75 value, so I consider this a huge win and savings on buying new. Now what I need to do is check into fixing the second Omni, check into repairing the stands, and getting some umbrellas, and I will be ready to set up a studio, once I find space! ]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/thank_you_whoever_you_are.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/thank_you_whoever_you_are.php Projects Technology & Gear Deal Light Studio Sun, 24 May 2009 22:31:16 -0600 People gallery, like some snowboarders, and my second model.


Cody]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ma_1.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ma_1.php Highlight People Cody Model Nature People Person Portrait River Tue, 19 May 2009 05:19:40 -0600
I live close to this tall hill that overlooks the St. James and West End areas of the city, and thought it might be a good way to get some elevated vantage point photography done. Little did I knwo that this mountainous pile of garbage, a former landfill in Winnipeg's earlier days, was riddled with gopher holes. Having seen a few, but not able to get close enough by walking before the jittery creechers ran back down one hole or another, and being as stubborn as I am, I decided to sit down, and just wait. I found a good spot right between two active areas with gopher holes, and just waited, and boy did it pay off. This little guy was a bit further away, but was still visible to the camera when it looked like he started scouting another set of holes about 20 feet away. More sights from that trip can be found in the A Trip to Garbage Hill gallery, including a cute dog and many more gophers, but below you will find one of the highlights of the group.


The Lay of the Land]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ma.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlight_photo_of_the_week_ma.php Highlight Animal Cute Gopher Sights Winnipeg Tue, 12 May 2009 12:14:36 -0600 8x10 matte print of a photo in this collection of the winners choosing, dependent on model release if the winner chooses one of a person. Dwight Wallbridge Production's podcast All Things Azeroth has also donated a one episode sponsorship of the show. These have a combined value of about $95 USD, and both right now can be had for less than half that! Check out the auction, and help raise money to help kids.

Now, to the highlight. This week I am going back over a year ago. I was working at AAA Alarms, and our only windows faced the sunset, but most of the summer it was always too far one side or the other. When I finally got my replacement DSLR, the Rebel XT, I went photo happy. This is one I caught right near the end of the day in late January, and then the sky turned a beautiful orange as it was tinged by the suns glow. One of many I took out that window in that winter, but still a great time in my photography when I was once again looking through the lens and reimagining the world.

More can be seen in the Best of the Best gallery, but below you will find one of the highlights of the group.


Sunset over Frozen Manitoba]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_7.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_7.php Events Highlight Charity Child's Play Highlight Manitoba Sunset Wilderness Winnipeg Mon, 04 May 2009 23:06:57 -0600 The Hunter's Lodge, twittered about his planned Child's Play charity auction, an event to celebrate the World of Warcraft in game event Children's Week, I knew right away I had to give what I could. For the photography side, I offered up an 8x10 print, unframed, of one of my collection, of course dependent of model release where applicable. On the podcasting side of the company(Dwight Wallbridge Productions) I offered up a one episode sponsorship. If you want to support Child's Play, a great charity helping kids, and get a sponsorship of the show or a print of one of my photos, check out the eBay auctions. Also, be sure to check out all the other awesome stuff being donated!
]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/auctioning_for_charity_an_even.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/05/auctioning_for_charity_an_even.php Events Auction Brigwyn Charity Child's Play Donate Photography Sponsor Fri, 01 May 2009 12:33:18 -0600 Etsy.com, who has over a dozen puzzles and other woodcrafts for sale. In order to even shoot these, I needed to create a multi level, back dropped staging area, and then provide enough light to avoid needing the new flash I bought for my camera. I am overall happy with how they turned out, and am sure that when people start to notice my father's woodwork on Etsy, that he will sell many more like this, and the others on display. More can be seen in the Puzzles by Harold gallery, but below you will find one of the highlights of the group.



Puppies in Puzzle, woodcraft by Harold Wallbridge]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_6.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_6.php Highlight Product Photography Craft Etsy Harold Photography Puppies Puppy Puzzle Wood Woodwork Woodworking Work Working Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:58:28 -0600
This weeks shot is even more spectacular because it was hand held with no flash, only the sunlight shining in through the tree tops. The dragonfly was just sitting there, on this stalk of grass, and thankfully did not flee as I moved in close enough to get a shot of him with my 55-200 at full zoom. To this day, it's one of my early shots I am most proud of for the skill it took. More can be seen in the Best of the Best Gallery, but below you will find one of the highlights of the group.



No, he's not pinned there, he's just being really cooperative with my needs as a photographer. If only all models had it's capacity for patience!]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_5.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_5.php Highlight Animal Dragon Fly Explore Lester Beach Manitoba Nature Wilderness Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:11:56 -0600 here, but below you will find one of the highlights of the group.



Victor Mager School on Beliveau Road in Winnipeg.
]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_4.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_4.php Highlight New Photos Pool Rebel Reflection School Sunset Victor Mager Water Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:11:31 -0600 here, but below you will find one of the highlights of the group.



This here is Misty,
]]> http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_3.php http://www.dwightwallbridge.com/Photo/archive/2009/04/highlighted_photo_of_the_week_3.php Highlight New Photos Animal Cocker Spaniel Dog Misty Pet Pose Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:11:31 -0600