Woody The Strobist Station

New Blog at WRETCH

2009-12-27T21:34:00.007+08:00

To my blog viewers,

A new blog has been setup and shifted to:

http://www.wretch.cc/blog/bockchooi

Thanks for the visit. ^.-

Wedding Dinner - Wee Pheng & Natalie

2009-11-11T22:40:00.005+08:00

8th November 2009. A most memorable day for a newly wed couple, Wee Pheng & Natalie. Congrats to both of you...your journey is just a begining.

Once again, congratulation to this couple...^^

Robotic Toy

2009-11-06T23:51:00.005+08:00

I don't know what's the name of this model at this age now...But, if I am not mistaken, it's 'Baja Hitam' during my child day. It made me recall my childhood when I shoot this...

There are a lot more cartoon or heroes characters when we were small. Hope they can sustain till we old....good luck!!!

The Choo Choo Train - Do Re Mi

2009-10-28T19:47:00.005+08:00

This three little Choos (Do Re Mi) are my cousin nephew and nieces... They are the youngest generation in my family tree so far and are very lovely among us... But, sometimes they give you troubles as well. Well, they are still young...to them, troubles are fun instead.

The following were snapped during the Choos' sibling birthday whose birthday fall on 24th and 25th of October respectively...Hope my photos make them a memorable moment...

Happy birthday to my lovely Choo(s)

Tea Pot - 茶壶

2009-10-13T16:08:00.005+08:00

Wow!! Feel like kind of abandoning my D-stuff quite some time!!

This time bringing her out to do some exercise again for my shooting on ....TEA POT!!

Lighting Essential

2009-10-07T15:03:00.003+08:00

General Potrait Strobing...

2009-10-05T00:41:00.005+08:00

These were the photos taken not long ago...Instead of keeping it, why not take it out for some photo editing... :D

Lomography Sense

2009-10-04T19:17:00.004+08:00

The Proud of Italians - Ferrari

2009-09-24T00:53:00.009+08:00

Recently came across about the Ferrari Factory somewhere in Italy shown on the TV program. It recalled my Ferrari car model which bought during fuel refilling few months or years back...

Simply just grabbed them out from the my display cupboard, wiped with wet cloth to remove dust and here they are on the performance stage....

That's it...The Proud of Italians!!!

Casual Shooting

2009-09-22T01:01:00.004+08:00

A long holiday with some casual outdoor shooting at Genting Highland.... No theme, no topic and no title for me this time....JUST SHOOT!!!

The Smoke

2009-09-13T15:23:00.007+08:00

Inspired by a friend.... and the very first try for me. It makes me stunt!!

Dripping Water - The Second Attempt

2009-09-05T00:25:00.005+08:00

Since the first practice of my Dripping Water, this time doing some....I would say self-improving shooting. The following are my works for my sweet weekend.

M&M Story 2 - Get Scolded At Last...

2009-09-01T22:43:00.007+08:00

Synopsis :
The 3 brothers namely MRed, MYellow and MBlue were decided to go for an outing. Together they brought along their toy (dices) to have some fun around... When they decided what game to play, at that moment MRed needed to leave the field for a while and he asked both of his brothers to wait for him and he promised to come back on time to join the game. So, while waiting for him, MBlue and MYellow were relaxing on their toys. Not long ago MRed left, MBlue had asked and influenced MYellow to play with him first. As they were enjoying the game, MRed appeared and he was very angry for not waiting for him....And that's how MBlue get scolded at last by MRed.......So frustrated!!!

M&M Story 1 - When MBoys Meet Up Whiskey & MGirl...

2009-09-01T21:49:00.005+08:00

Introducing the M4....

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And the story begins......

Refer to the given title, can you make a story according to the photo flow?? I believe you can....

Coca-Cola

2009-08-24T15:35:00.004+08:00

All the photos below were taken during my last blog in first Coca-Cola blog. It is just the matter of improving the images. Not a big deal, but just to share a little with what I have done....Hope you enjoy viewing!!

Thirsty?
Don't "ask for more" cause it isn't Pepsi.
Just buy yourself a can from 7-11.... ^o^

Messy....

2009-08-22T14:00:00.014+08:00

"Do you want to shoot an old typewritter?" Asked Shinnie. "Of course I do and let me have it". I replied. From that moment, I started arrange it from single typewritter to a messy look.

Photo 1: An old typewritter placed on some old newspaper.

Photo 2: Added some pens. Too simple and empty.

Photo 3: Added more pens and a glass of water.

Photo 4: Added a piece of paper with document wording.

Photo 5: The water removed cause giving me an uncomfortable look. Then I changed to unused folded paper and placed it left and right.

Photo 6: Added some stationery again like hole puncher, scissor and a calculator. But the document paper removed.

Photo 7: Seem like something can be filled between the pens and the calculator. I have choosen stapler and his bullets. Just simply threw it!! Haha!!!

Photo 8: The final shot with different angle.

Shinnie: "Heh!! Get those stuffs tidy up after shooting please!!!"
Woody : "ok......... huh!!!"

Laughing Buddha

2009-08-19T21:46:00.009+08:00

Photo 1 : Gelled yellow for backlight

Photo 2: Gelled red with grid for backlight

Photo 3 : Ungelled with grid for backlight

Haha...!!! Don't worry, be happy
just like him...

The Leaf

2009-08-17T23:13:00.005+08:00

School Recycling Day

2009-08-14T23:47:00.008+08:00

Shinnie brought her pupils to participate in primary school recycling day. Again, I volunteered to become the photographer. When I took my D90 shooting around, some funny question threw to me....

Parents A: Ehh, Leng Cai (when somebody don't know how to address you...), are you a journalist?? Which organization are you from??

Woody : Haha!! Sorry, I am not.... It is just my hobby.

Parents B : Ehh, Leng Cai (addressing again), can you develope those photos you shoot then exhibit it for selling?? Don't you just shoot and keep the photos??

Woody : No, I am not an appointed cameraman, please refer to the form teacher for further info...

Later, parents C, parent D.....bla bla bla.....gosh!!! Tiring with repeating the same answer....sigh!!!

Finally, no more asking me....huh!! Escaped, but fun.....Fine, done for the story, now photos!

Some of the messy table full of painting tools.

A lovely girl focusing on her drawing.

The 'Winnie the Pooh' group members, got some prizes at last. Congratulation!!!

And...Some of the runner up.

Some of the art work by 'Winnie the Pooh' group.

As usual, the group photos.

Good Lighting Try By Shinnie

2009-08-10T16:27:00.007+08:00

Personally, I like this photo very much!! It is very attractive because of the lighting and shadow with a dark background. Erm... a good lighting try by Shinnie. Like it!!! like it!!!

The Hulk...?

2009-08-07T23:38:00.005+08:00

Directed by : Woody
Photography by: Shinnie

Loving & Caring

2009-07-31T23:50:00.006+08:00

A promise & sacrifaction have been made to a little boy.....

He fulfilled, mum sacrified.

These are just because of 'Love & Care'.

Happy Photoshopping

2009-07-27T23:25:00.008+08:00

Let's happy photoshopping....It's skill of art!!!

Construction Site Discovery

2009-07-24T21:39:00.010+08:00

As an engineer taking care of site projects, it shouldn't run away from construction area. However, as for this weekend, I have choosen to shoot around the construction area which is located at Kuala Terengganu Golf Resort, Tok Jembal, Gong Badak.

This location is constructing three units of new house. Without thinking much, I carry out my mission and just walk into the site, put on my lens and start shooting around. The following are the objects I snapped....

The spade handle:

The plumb bob:

The roller brush:

The wire mesh:

The corroded nails:

The barrow's wheel:

The plastic cement pail:

The Spade:

The wooden ladder:

The bricks:

The steel bar bending machine's geartrain:

The cement mixer diesel engine:

Passionate Photogs...

2009-07-24T00:59:00.006+08:00

A day when a group of passionate photogs adventuring Broga Hill, Semenyih on 19th July 2009.

The group had departed from PJ at 4:30pm and the adventure adjourned about 7:00pm.

Vacen

Chin Hong (CH)

Kathan

Luna

Sue Mei

A big thanks to all of you!! (On behalf of the group, I wish Eddy, Kiet and others shall join us again in the next trip...)

Food Lighting - Vegetables

2009-07-17T15:18:00.011+08:00

After last weekend shooting about Estrella Diamond, this time I'm going to change some appetite on vegetable stuffs..... As usual, set-up everthing and my D90 on the show again!

Nikkor AF-S 50mm G [Exposure 1.6 sec, f/11 with ambient light]

Nikkor AF-S 50mm G [Exposure 1/200 sec, f/9 with flash on top right]

Nikkor AF-S 50mm G [Exposure 1/200 sec, f/9 with flash on top right, 2 pieces additional folded A4 paper placed on the left and right to brighten up dark area]

After a few lighting test out and arrangement, somehow managed to capture the one I satisfy...(Still thinking that would it be nicer if the ginger is removed?? *_* sigh!!)

Nikkor AF-S 50mm G [Exposure 1/200 sec, f/16 with flash on top right with 2 pieces of A4 paper on the left and right too]

And this is how my set-up look like...

Now everyone can fly

2009-07-13T23:20:00.010+08:00

Somewhere in 10th July 2009....

Hey!! a group of naughties had created a remarkable and funny moment.....!!

Memorable moment snapped!! Not convenient to describe what's going on, but the photo just mainly to advertise some 'Flight Promotion' to let my fellow brothes & sisters not to miss out this opportunity....muahaha!!!

Note: Poloraid photo inside of the photo was snapped by Fujifilm Instax Mini 7 which belongs to CH. Click Here to see some advice.

Terminator W - The Return of TX-9000

2009-07-12T10:58:00.012+08:00

Recently got a photo posted by one of the brothers, Eddy via facebook which greatly draw my attention. Like it very much and it is a great funny to me. The photo was taken during CH's wedding in Kulai on 13th June 2009.

Photo info:
1. Tamron 28-75mm, Exposure 1/60 sec, f5.6 with flash fired
2. Photo desaturated to B&W and Contrast added.

The photog : Eddy

A big thanks for the photo, bro Eddy!!!

Estrealla Diamond

2009-07-10T11:44:00.002+08:00

Venue : Home
Model : Diamond Ring

Yes!!! I have waited long this wonderful and relaxing weekend, really feel relaxing after a long work on project.

So, today feel like wanted to work on some product shooting again. After some thoughts, I requested the proposed ring (which was given earlier) from my "soon to be my wife" - Shinnie. And she agreed.......I feel so touch that she is so understanding about my passion. Yeah yeah!!!

Immediately, I set up everything (with the help of shinnie too!!) get started to aim and prepare to shoot.

Note: The following photos was decorated by Shinnie.

This photo was taken by using prime lens with SB-900 as master and another SB-600 was set to right top and zoom to 85mm to create a concentration light on my object. (Exposure 2.5 sec, f10)

To further make some different, I edited the above photo to look more old age feel....Wow!! after look at the photo, I feel that I living in old age also....haha!!

Product Shooting : Coca-Cola

2009-06-29T00:29:00.000+08:00

I was trying to shoot another basic ad with Coca-Cola as my product model. The shooting was carried at CH's house by using his so-called "light box". Good idea actually when you are able to spend a little to create something outstanding.

So now, let me introduce to you the simple posing of mini Cola-Cola. Let's have a look on the following three photos:-

Photo 1: Single Posing

Photo 2 : Twins Posing

Photo 3 : The three identical brothers

With three different type of basic posing, one can be more creative by thinking out of the box. So, what are you waiting for? Let's grab one and start to drink.....cool!!!

The beauty of Black & White

2009-06-29T00:07:00.003+08:00

Venue : Home
Model : Choo E-Syuan (My Niece)

Flash bouncing @ Luna Bar

2009-06-26T23:51:00.000+08:00

The day after a most memorable meal and sky viewing with Pei Shin at KL tower on 11th June, we met up with friends at Luna Bar.

With the request from the ladies, I shot their memorable moment... (From left: CC, Siao Hui, Pei Shin & Soo May)

Shutter speed 1/60s @ f 4.8 with off-camera diffused flash bounced to ceiling.

Dripping Water

2009-06-26T01:18:00.001+08:00

Venue : Home

My first shot. Thought that it won't be successful at the first time, but who knows....it made me stunned. (But subsequent shot still fail until I manage to get a right timing...he he!!)

Another shot with different timing and got this pattern.

A hole created after the water dripped into surface water. What a right timing...huh!!!

Two of the darker photos. It was done by adjusting WB to tungsten to make the blue water more blueish.

I like this dripping & colour style. With applying some colour to the water, it looks more attractive rather than just applying the ordinary flash.

Wow!! this dripping fell on the water surface and created a pattern, saw something?? Doesn't it look like a blueish hibiscus??

Well.... after a few set-up and trial, I have learned some lessons from these kind of shooting. It made me need to:
1. Be patience

2. Shoot with right timing

3. Prepare unused cloth (It become your good buddy when you are in trouble, it happened to me)

4. Improve in creativity (I'll try other shot then....)

Watching the Watch

2009-06-26T00:04:00.000+08:00

One day, I was hardly to kill my time. It has been a whole boring day staying at home without going anywhere. Why.....? it was just because I have to wait until my flight time to depart to Kuala Lumpur that day.

Suddenly, an idea of home studio sparked my mind. Without further delay, I hunted something that could become my model. So as I was watching my watch like trying to hide from me, I quickly grabbed it and at last became the victim. Let's see how was my watch performance in front of the lens as below:

"Tada!!!.......Introducing.... Casio the wrist watch."
(This was shot with a flash light filled with colour cup and a small basket with holes to block some light to create unique shadow falling on the black card. )

A series has been snapped and I selected this for editing and turned it into basic ad style.

Haha....now let's expose the technique of my combine colourful lighting. A good kick start for me too.

Group photo of the team with Casio model (From right: Colour Cup brothers namely Greeny, Yellowish & Pinky, the Reflector and the Strober SB900).

Portrait Strobing

2009-05-31T18:25:00.000+08:00

This strobing was done in Putrajaya with sweety Xiao Ru as our model. Thanks for the time and effort spent. The participants were Woody, Chin Hong, Yung Kiet, Dick & Gary.

The following were the photos taken:

"What photo is this?? Can't see who it is at all!! So dark!!"

Yes, no doubt it is dark photo but I am actually trying to show that this photo is creating a hair light to show details...hehe!!

How about this?? This look like the model too tire and going for bed time...haha!! Remember, always communicate with your model and don't just keep shooting.

This not bad overall. A nice smile and a very good eye looking position. The key light falls on the face pretty soft and even, the fill light that shinning on the model's hair quite well and it shows some detail. I feel that this photo need to improve two things:

1. The shadow a bit harsh on the right of the model's shoulder, fill light is needed to overcome it.

2. A additional flash behind model is needed to create profile light and also to separate the subject and background.

The same goes for this photo. Lack of hair light and profile light. But Xiao Ru still look sweet...haha!!

Come to this, it has made me to realise one mistake...give yourself a minute to think what's wrong with this model. 1, 2, 3, 4.........58, 59, 60!! Ok, times up!!. Let me tell you, I don't like the model's hair because it was not well combed. It is so obvious when a light is flash from behind of the model. Profile light is good at the hair area but should improve on the shoulder side. Anyway.....come back to the point, please always advise models to comb and tidy up their hair as they cannot see themselve until they look from the photo!!!

Strobing Class

2009-05-30T23:29:00.000+08:00

Venue: Nikonian Academy

On 9th May 2009, I attended a flash photography class which was held by Nikonian Academy. Two session mainly indoor and outdoor strobe shooting were carried out respectively during the training.The following photos were taken:

Trainees (including me) were paying attention to the Nikonian Trainer, Mr. Andrew Boey. Photo by: Sean Liew

And these two photos were selected in this blog for sharing.

Outdoor strobing.

Studio Strobing with Creative Lighting System (CLS)

A warm welcome....

2009-05-30T22:48:00.000+08:00

Hi readers,

First of all, I feel very glad that you have stop-by to view my blog. Therefore, I would like to take this great opportunity to greet you a very warm welcome with full of sincere.

Basically this blog will post more on The Art of Photography as I am addicted to camera shooting since 2008 and I consider myself Nikonian as I am using DSLR Nikon D90. Furthermore, with the encouragement from the friend of mine, he (chin hong) had requested me a few times to blog those photos that I shot. That's why I am motivated and decided to share it to all of you.

Ok, nothing much to express. I hope you enjoy my blog and thank you!

Best regards,
Woody