Dustin Diaz Photography

This is a Bourbon Sidecar, Australian style.

I had to recite the ingredients to the bartender (Bourbon, Cointreau, lemon, syrup, bitters), but he refused to take measurements....

It was awesome.

Now I must continue to enjoy this vacation.

283/365. Saturdays — shall I make you a Sidecar?

I learned how to make a Sidecar yesterday. Hence, yesterday. Made myself (and Erin) two of them.... snapped a quick shot of one of them before I slowly lost all inhibition.

On another note, I was told that days 200 - 300 were going to be the hardest. Not only that, after the vacation I still haven't quite developed my routine again. But it's all good, I'll get to the end in no time at all and will have to pick up a new habit.

setup, camera, and strobist info:

strobes: natural light

setup: glass sitting on table with a bright hallway behind it

camera info: Nikon D3 | 200mm(ƒ/2.0G) | ƒ/2.0 | ISO 640 | 1/30s — Handheld

250/365. Teresa — I beg your pardon

This is Teresa, a friend of Erin's. Had a long family weekend... I have half the will to explain it and I understand I'm back by a few days. Live will go on. Baah.

On a astrisks note, I will no longer be posting to the strobist info group as per new rules which require text additions. In the meantime, I will continue to post fully documented photo setups....

speaking of that....

setup, camera, strobist info: see here

188/365. One of those days — enjoy a margarita too?

First off, it really was one of those days. But on a brighter note, I make good margaritas. I've taken tips from quite a number of people, collectively gather bits and pieces from what other people say is "the best margarita" — well, get over yourselves... because I now officially make the best margarita. Stop trying. Oh, and arguing on the internet will only give me more ideas (hint hint ;)

Anyway, on the news front; the return of stubby awaits in a package tomorrow! Oh how I miss him. Look forward to some good 'ol stubby shots

And finally — on a really cool note, Erin and I officially launched our new co-op husband/wife Photography business website!

Check it out at flashbullet.com! Client referrals are also quite welcome ;)

Alright then.... on with this...

setup, camera, strobist info: see here

88/365. Coffee is life

Erin had a photoshoot today of a 1 year old bebe girl and I got to act as Light Boy. We tried a few different set ups, each worked quite well.

Anyhow, this shot was taken afterward during the calm and Erin was already at her computer editing her photos. Coffee mug thanks to Ashley.

strobist info: Big Fireball beaming thru four bay windows! (yes, that's sarcasm for natural light). This one is for you Cindy. Cheers.

81/365. She is fast, thorough, and sharp as a tack ~ Short skirt, long jacket (Cake)

Another lazy sunday where Erin and I spent an evening with Cindy, Seth, and Pablo. We had a great fake dispute over natural light versus artificial light. Turns out I didn't get a single strobed shot, but everyone else did. I did however manage these few shots in a bar using the window light near sunset.

This is my strawberry margarita. It was lovely.

20/365. Hope will never be silent ~ Harvey Milk.
Alternate title: "Milk, it does a Gmail good"

Today's photos is just an extension of staying up late again, which officially qualifies me to take a photo for the day.

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay politician to be elected into office in California.

Happy inauguration day everyone. See you tomorrow.

And in many cases, it fulfills

We could call it "alco-bokeh" — but let's just not. Cheers to a great weekend. Now let's start a new week.