You guys are awesome, I feel like I can't say that often enough. Your support means a lot.
1. The second half of 2017 has been rough for me, mentally. The life of any artist is one of highs and lows, and I've been self-employed most of my life so I am sort of used to this... But ...
2017-10-18 05:12:03 +0000 UTC View Post
UPDATE: Now with PDF!
Well, last month sucked, but I think I managed to put together the strongest magazine to date? I'm super happy with the contents of this issue, but definitely let me know what you think!
The password this month is: bluebottle
If ever I am grateful for your support, it's months like this where I've got next to no shoots on the calendar.
I've got a few things lined up to try and fill the magazine but actual paying shoots this month can be counted on one hand.
So yeah! I love you guys. <3
2017-09-18 11:40:33 +0000 UTC View PostTo date, I've had -zero- feedback about the magazine. As far as I can remember, at least, not one single comment.
I think I've asked before, but... Do you like it? Does it work for you? Would you prefer some other sort of content in exchange for your hard working money?
...
It's finally done! A couple of pages aren't quite what I wanted, but it was starting to look like a long process to get them into shape, so maybe next month.
Here's the gallery view:
DHL dropped off a thousand dollars worth of lights today! High powered remote strobes that should be more reliable than the ones I've been having trouble with.
The trigger that lets me control them is stuck in customs. Ffffuuuuu...
The September magazine is almost finished, just...
2017-09-04 12:35:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Working on the launch of a new clothing label. Here's the crew in a parking garage in Brisbane.
This was a fun shoot, but nothing at all went to plan so it was three hours of intense improvisation. I think we got some great content, but we'll see what the client thinks... ^_...
Two nights ago in an alley in Brisbane one of my lights blew over in the wind and knocked over my 360-degree camera, smacking it against the ground with the momentum of both tripods. Though in its protective case (more of a thin neoprene cover, really) the one of the lenses on the Theta 360-de...
2017-08-19 05:56:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's something special for you awesome folks: 360-degree behind the scenes images from photoshoots. As often as I can remember to do it, I take these shots so you can get a sense of actually being there during a shoot.
Pan around, zoom in and out, really get into it.
You guys ...
2017-08-14 00:12:12 +0000 UTC View PostI run a light system that's completely portable. A bag full of Cactus RF60 radio-controlled speedlights, and a handful of additional Cactus V6 receivers to drive my Nikon lights, mostly SB-28 units. This has been a tremendously flexible and powerful solution for a long time...
Until it...
2017-08-13 07:47:13 +0000 UTC View PostIt's done! It's huge! 52MB of stuff, with more text and commentary than any issue before it. Probably. I didn't count words or anything.
I've tried to up my game with the design etc, and I'm going to go even better for next month. Your feedback is en...
2017-08-02 22:20:01 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes, when I'm beating an image into submission, I'm staring at the same pixels for so long that I lose track of where I've ended up.
Recently I posted an image on NFG.Zone and after I posted it I realized it was... &nb...
2017-07-27 06:56:32 +0000 UTC View Post
I had the amazing good luck to shoot a pair of performers from Cirque du Soleil's Avatar show a few days ago. This is Giulia, and she did things on the straps I can barely believe. And you should see her on the pole - she came second in the world pole dance championships in Tokyo in 2010...
2017-07-26 08:40:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Christie's got a new act coming up and she was in the NFGstudio to get some promotional images. Pretty much every part of the shoot was something I'd never done before. More to come as soon as her crew pick their favourites.
2017-07-19 23:06:31 +0000 UTC View Post1. I've completely rebuilt the photostream, which is mentioned in the text at the top of this page, but hasn't worked in months because I tore it down for a quick rebuild and hahaha that took longer than e...
2017-07-12 22:47:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's some never-seen stuff from the weekend. Please enjoy. ^_^
My excellent friends, an update!
I had three great shoots this weekend and I've got some stuff I'm dying to show you. First, a very pretty girl doing some lasers and silhouettes, then a new girl, on the NFGstudio pole for the first time. And finally, a performance troupe, f...
2017-07-09 11:30:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Ariel and I went out to the cliffs the other day, and we did some really excellent things.
Here's an exclusive preview for you guys, and there'll be a bunch more in next month's issue (see attached). =D
2017-07-04 23:52:07 +0000 UTC View PostYou guys. You're amazing. Please let me give you the July edition of the magazine.
http://nfgphoto.com/files/NFGmag-0717.pdf
Please let me know what you think. I'd love your commen...
2017-07-03 08:44:39 +0000 UTC View PostWorking on the July issue! I've got heaps of stuff in there, including 4 all-new images and an interview with Alice X! I ask her the hard questions and she tells all!
Yeah no, it's a fluff piece, but it fills a page. ;)
I'll have these hot pixels fresh off the ... um...
2017-06-30 23:58:08 +0000 UTC View Post
The July issue is coming along swimmingly! 23 pages and counting. ^_^
2017-06-28 03:20:27 +0000 UTC View PostI specialize in a few things but I want to make sure I strike the right sort of balance for you fine folk.
What do you want to see more of in July?
2017-06-15 09:54:54 +0000 UTC View PostIt's done! And it's bigger than any previous issue!
http://nfgphoto.com/files/NFGmag-0617.pdf
Please download, hopefully enjoy, and let me know if you have any comments or criticisms!
Thank yo...
2017-06-14 23:56:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Having taken 3 weeks off for a holiday, I haven't got as much new content to share as I normally would. So I raided the archives and found some great stuff - polished up, re-processed and made awesome for you awesome people.
I hope to finish it up this weekend and have it available Monday! 2017-06-10 11:29:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Here's an unobstructed view of the cover for the second issue. I love how it turned out. It gives me such a weird Renaissance vibe. Pole dancers descending from heaven. ^_^
2017-05-14 21:34:12 +0000 UTC View PostIt's finally done!
Please download it and tell me what you think! =D
http://nfgphoto.com/files/NFGmag-May2017.pdf
2017-05-13 12:51:04 +0000 UTC View PostI've re-jiggered the reward tiers a little bit, making the magazine the focus. Everyone gets a copy, at every tier.
The big benefit for the $10 and up tiers is the Snapchat access, which will get you some live access to shoot shenanigans.
Because there's no real...
2017-05-01 22:09:39 +0000 UTC View PostI had eight girls in the studio for a session last night, and seven this morning. I'm exhausted.
It's surprisingly tiring being fully activated, chatting and exchanging scathing insults during any photoshoot, but much more so with a large group. I've gotta be 100% alert to the photos, ...
2017-04-30 05:45:46 +0000 UTC View PostMy dear friends!
With my apologies for the delay, here's the first of hopefully many NFGphoto magazines. 34 pages of my best stuff from March, plus some words!
Your support means the world to me. <3 Don't forget there's stuff going on if you have me on Snapchat (nfgman) ...
2017-04-29 05:14:37 +0000 UTC View Post
OK, after way too long, the April PDF is nearly done. Like, I'm doing the final proofread tonight, nearly done.
Some sample pages are shown here.
And now, with a working system in place, next month's issue will be on time!
2017-04-28 08:42:26 +0000 UTC View Post