Leica M3, 35 Summaron f/2.8 w/goggles, Arista Premium 400

1/250 @ F8 or F11, stopped down quite a bit to handle the sun

And one more

Leica M3, 35 Summaron f/2.8 w/goggles, Arista Premium 400

1/50 or 1/100 @ f/2.8 – I wanted to see the lens wide open

As usual, the M3 is the ideal travel camera.  Rugged, completely mechanical and bulletproof, easily shot, stored and carried – remember I have two girls and they need a lot of gear : ) Paired with the 35 and the reliable, re-badged Tri-X 400 (Arista from Freestyle) it makes great images.  It renders both landscapes and people equally pleasing.  It’s a rare roll when every picture looks great but I think I scored one here.

I think I know what rig I’m taking with me to SF with this weekend …

Leica M6, CV 35 PII, LegacyPro 400

f/5/6 @ 1/500, opened up for backlight

I threw in the M6 hoping to get a few shots between the digital captures.  I wasn’t as happy with the shots at Mulvaney’s but I thought a few from the park were worth seeing.  If I had it to do over I would have shot Tri-X and used the 50 Sonnar, it gives a much softer and more flattering look.  Krysty doesn’t deserve the hard contrast of Legacy/Neopan but I liked the pose and the look – especially the hair – so I’m keeping it.

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Canon 1D Mk II, Canon 20-35 f/2.8 L, Canon 50 f/1.4

All shots done with natural light

Last and not least is Krysty and Nyack together.  I love to see the emotion come out between parents and children and I consider it a privilege to be there with a camera.  It really is why I shoot, thanks for letting be a part of your lives.

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Canon 1D Mk II, Canon 20-35 f/2.8 L, Canon 50 f/1.4

All shots done with natural light

Next up is Nyack – he started off a little uninterested but finished strong.  I love the attitude that comes through the camera, these are some of my very favorite kid shots.

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Canon 1D Mk II, Canon 20-35 f/2.8 L, Canon 50 f/1.4

All shots done with natural light

First up is Krysty solo, looking great and working hard on a hot Sacramento summer day.  Great looks, great attitude and hopefully great shots that match her energy and positive outlook.

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Canon 1D Mk II, Canon 20-35 f/2.8 L, natural light

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Emil and Luca have reached their black belts and will soon move on to the Juniors class.  They went through their forms for Sensei Oliver, answered questions on Isshinryu karate and even got to break a board in front of the class.

Leica M3, Canon 50 Sonnar f/1.5, Tri-X 400

1/500 @ f/11

On the way to Pigeon Point lighthouse and hostel at a beach near Pescadero, CA.  We’re going to the Point Montara lighthouse hostel next week.  Can’t wait to smell the ocean air.

Leica M6, 35 CV PII, Arista Premium 400 (re-branded Tri-X)

1/30 @ f/2.5, opened all the way  up

Leica M6, 35 CV PII, Kodak Portra400NC

1/500 @ f/8 or so

Leica M6, CV 35 PII, Kodak Gold 400