Dustin Diaz Photography

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

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

128/365. One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor ~ George Carlin

May he rest in peace....

Tonight was interesting because I literally took a gamble. I packed three lightstands, three flashes, three gels, and the stubby (and of course my camera). I left the umbrellas and softboxes at home and really thought "what the hell am I going to do?"...

Even after I decided I liked a spot, I setup each lightstand still not knowing why... then randomly found a paper bag on a bench with an empty bottle of Patron inside. I pulled it out, set it on this water drain grill thingy, then spread apart the lights... took a snap.... liked it... slightly adjusted the lights, then snapped again... and this is what you see now :)

You lighting rehab clinic folk read on...

camera, setup, strobist info: see here

125/365. The moon doth shine, and our ballast is old wine. ~ T.L. Peacock (1785-1866) Nightmare Abbey

So today marks a buck and a quarter :) And with the colder misty weather outside, I decided to stay inside (but mostly because I'm lazy and didn't want to put on a shirt).

Nevertheless, we picked up this wine near Sonoma in Healdsburg at J Vineyards. This is their dessert wine. It's awesome.

My favorite part about this photo is the natural rust appearance coming from the window (no post-processing filters required!). It really made that giant moon bokeh ball stand out quite nicely

And to the final point, strobaholics, read on...

camera, setup, strobist info: see here

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

Tonight settled down on an Alagash Triple.

Or what the Creamery calls "orange juice."

In a Google cafe wasting time while waiting for a ride. Should have grabbed an ice cream instead of doing goofy things like this.