Dustin Diaz Photography

353/365. Free Mickey — and let him fly

Everyone, this is George, Sherry, and...well... Mickey.

George and Sherry are recently engaged, and they thought they should bring their best pal Mickey to Aquatic Park with them.

In other news. 12 days left!

strobist info:
SB-900 @ 1/1/ @ 35mm into 43" reflective camera right
SB-900 @ 1/1 @ 35mm into 43" white shoot-thru camera left.

camera info: Nikon D3 | 14-24mm(ƒ/2.8G)@14mm | ƒ/8.0 | ISO 320 | 1/250s — via pocket wizard ii's

339/365. The Red Zone — color yourself

Today we had quite a fun outing doing a paid shoot, and of course, with proper permission, was allowed to post this one for the 365.

My recommendation for others... if you're scouting places for shooting well-lit portraits... never pass up a red wall. ever.

rearding the lighting, unfortunately i don't have the setup shot for it since we move along quite quickly, but you'll be happy to know this was one simple SB-900 @ 1/2 @ 24mm thru a 43" white shoot thru umbrella.

camera info: nikon D3 | 14-24mm(ƒ/2.8G)@16mm | ƒ/5.6 | ISO 100 | 1/250s — Handheld (of course) via pocket wizard II's

and oh yeah. still up for voting? do that while there's still 7 days left.

332/365. Underestimation — forget about it

Some of you knew already, but this is my first play with the new charcoal seamless, and it's completely awesome.

Plus I got to finally sport my new Ted Baker Jacket (purchased in Paris during our Honeymoon)... and I'm pretty sure I made the jacket look better than they did on the Ted Baker website.

On another note, turns out I'm in competition with a Youtube star for "Flickr" Photographer of the Year. So if you're still up for this quest that seems to be taking forever (Mashable allows you to vote once a day (gah this makes me sick to my stomache)), you can still do this....

But nevermind that now, we've got real problems.... let's check out this stupidly complex setup!!

setup, camera, strobist info: see here

325/365. I know sentences — with real words too

I figured it's time to do another video treat for everyone. A lot of folks want to know how to create simple, yet elegant photos without crazy dramatic lighting (like 90% of my photos), plus this video answers yet again that timeless question "How do you pre-focus the camera when doing a self-portrait?"

Well here you have it.

See the strobist info video!

and of course for you old shulers (that's me trying to be hip and say 'old school')... here's the classic setup shot.

setup, camera, strobist info: see here

318/365. The convenient truth — it's just a few train stops away

This shot was pretty fun. Immediately after shooting it, it reminded me of An Inconvenient Truth, however the convenient truth is that as a photographer, I feel extremely blessed to live in a city like San Francisco where it takes 10 minutes of public transportation to get to views like this, even if it takes a dragon claw lookin' speedlight setup to light up the subject.

On another note, I want to encourage everyone again that if you've been enjoying this crazy 365 along with each setup with bizarre strobist info, then vote for me for Flickr's Photographer of the Year in the 3rd annual Mashable Open Web Awards.

And of course, without further reading...

setup, camera, strobist info: see here

311/365. I am Michael — Meet Mr. Leggett

Today we had a pregnancy photoshoot (what do you call those?), and this was the Dad, a good 'ol friend from Google, Michael. We took a lot of great shots, but those are being delivered to them :)

strobist: just a simple one light setup, umbrella camera right. This is a look I will never grow tired from.

G'nite.

304/365. I'm a School Girl — Happy Halloween

This is, without a doubt, Erin, looking extremely hot and sexy in her Halloween costume.

Unfortunately ,between getting a trick, or a treat... it looks like you'll be getting tricked into not getting strobist info tonight — even thought the big mama softbox came thru with a second performance.

And since it's nearing on 2AM, it's time to hit the sack. See ya tomorrow.

297/365. cold shoulders, warm hands — well worth the larger view

I casually asked Erin if I could photograph her tonight... she told me to get things all setup, and then text her when I was ready. I finished the lights, pinged her, and she showed up in this outfit.

Awesome.

Anyhow, there's two others I wanted to post because there was literally no going wrong and it felt like every picture was a winner.

be sure to see both of them.

And of course, most importantly...

setup, camera, strobist info: see here

290/365. Me & Light & Sunglasses — I know, what's new? Right?

After this, I need to get back outside and do some 'ol fashion street photography.

strobist info: you've seen all too many like this — figure it out ;)

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