Casino Garden

Model: Nicole Foden
Styling: Noshin Mansourian.

This was taken on my new Nikon D700 and Nikkor 50mm f1.4. After complaining about DX format DSLRS since I got my first 35mm film SLR almost 2 years ago, I finally pulled my finger out and got an FX format DSLR. It's the best bucks I have ever spent. I still have to pinch myself that I finally have one. In the meantime, I think my old D200 has ruined my eyesight. I have recently discovered that my right eye is somewhat weaker then my left. I am sure it is because of all those years I have had to squint through the tiny view finder of DX format SLRS to see what's in focus.

Before this shoot it had been raining all day. Then as we started taking photos, the rain stopped, and held out until after the shoot. Thanks for that rain god. Rainy, overcast days are easily my favorite conditions to shoot in. The clouds act as a big diffuser to create soft, diffused light, perfect for moody portraits. Better yet, all the foliage was wet and glistening with water. Thanks Nicole for running around in the damp undergrowth for me. Thanks Noshin for the styling, I won't doubt you again.

I am really tired. Goodnight.

Cheers
Jono