tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:07:29 +0000Random2008 ElectionsNY TimesLightingQuick PostRebelutionContract PhotographyMark J RebilasVIIDIYReviewSportsShooterChicago TribuneRodrigoGraphic DesignGetty ImagesA Photo EditorEquipmentBuilding PhotographyMovieAnnie LeibovitzCaptionsFlying CrowbarsCollegeGraphic ImagesZbigniew BzdakZachGeneralCanonDai SuganoConcert PhotographyNikonTime LapseProfileJames NachtweyYear in PhotosHumorWar PhotographyCirque Eloize iDMichigan FootballPhotog's Favorite ShotsStrobistThe Michigan DailyMultimedia MuseMountsPhotojournalismOn AssignmentMichigan RadioWedding PhotographyMagnum In MotionVincent LaforetLunar EclipsePuliter PrizePeterMultimediaMusicWar PhotographerColbert ReportGray MattersHow toAssociated PressMiami HeraldA Photo A Dayacrobatsstreet photographyIn DepthNational GeographicLA TimesDoug MillsJoe McNallyFeaturesPhoto MechanicPhoto Businessscott strazzanteBeacuse people named Rod are cool...F-DogPortraitHuman Tetris3 a.m. Chat with MingoBenjiSportsPortfolioTony DingD300Mastering Multimediahttp://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)Blogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-1024154641627105654Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:28:00 +00002011-08-23T01:56:05.747-04:00street photographyscott strazzanteacrobatsRodrigoCirque Eloize iD The funny thing about being a young photographer is that I shoot everything. From fancy events at the Soho Beach House, to charity events, to crazy parties at night clubs (most recently, Uncle Luke show at LIV, which was the same day as this event). This day assignment was to cover the Cirque Eloize iD acrobats on Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach teaching handstands to tourists and other people caught http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/G11zo2O3iP4/all-handstands-on-lincoln-rd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2011/08/all-handstands-on-lincoln-rd.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-7873749836520146716Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:22:00 +00002011-08-04T22:24:09.762-04:00MusicBuilding PhotographyConcert PhotographyRodrigoRebelutionGeneralRandomMarley Williams, bassist for the band Rebelution, poses for a photo before performing at Revolution Live in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.Is there anyone out there?Ahh the quiet emptiness of a dead web page. Its eerily beautiful. Just a vast array of old posts, with no one looking at them anymore.It's been about a year and a half since I last posted on this blog. After the first wave of laziness hit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/TNwDSCzR1Hw/hello.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2011/08/hello.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-8806923059849211980Thu, 29 Apr 2010 17:14:00 +00002010-04-29T13:41:50.907-04:00LightingRodrigoPortraitHow toHow do you overpower the Sun? And what the hell does that mean?This is what photographers mean when they use lights to overpower the Sun...See the difference between the video and the stills? Still cant figure it out? Take the jump.The idea is to first set your exposure to deal with the ambient light (work with what you got). Not in a way that the ambient light is correctly exposed, but that it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/lXCnLMLwdvs/how-to-overpower-sun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/04/how-to-overpower-sun.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-2196316069594990218Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:17:00 +00002010-04-29T13:05:20.640-04:00LightingStrobistMichigan RadioPortraitNew image I created for Michigan Radio's Muslims in Michigan series. More on this series later.I have a ton of info for you guys today. Bunch of stuff I haven't been able to get around to post.From cool new blogs to great new content on old blogs. There's a little for everyone (or a lot for one).Also, I'll be covering President Obama's commencement ceremony at the University of Michigan Stadium, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/hZ8QHVDA738/sweet-photo-links-and-roundup.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/04/sweet-photo-links-and-roundup.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-8989356331176031896Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:07:00 +00002010-04-18T20:08:56.517-04:00A Photo EditorFeaturesGraphic DesignGeneralHopefully by now you have heard of these cute little things called Uglydolls. They are a 'designer toy' created by artist David Horvath. Not only are these super cool and creative (and seem like they would make great gifts), there is also an amazing story behind the brand, the design, and the artist.I like to think the content one this site changes as my life does, and at this point, any http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/X5hr6uWPAo8/uglydolls-are-for-losers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/04/uglydolls-are-for-losers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-4482749235902571194Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:25:00 +00002010-04-04T20:44:45.788-04:00Contract PhotographyA Photo EditorNational GeographicConcert PhotographyMultimediaPortfolioGeneralPortraitOn AssignmentPhotojournalismThe Purpose of MingoPE was to create a place where photographers could come and find a few things: inspiration, motivation, and general knowledge about the various aspects of photography.I found another amazing site that has the same functions in mind (yet with a little less technical photo stuff and more magazine/freelance photo stuff).A Photo Editor.comThis site covers a a wide variety of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/MmFb454NMWE/another-photo-editor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/04/another-photo-editor.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-4778810460363470665Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:08:00 +00002010-03-25T23:24:34.594-04:00Photo BusinessRodrigoPhotojournalismHey Mingo-ers,I am heading back to Miami,FL to start my photography business, Rodrigo Gaya Photography, LLC.I got sick and tired applying to a lot of photography positions without ever getting a response. So I decided to start my own photography business. Its a major step in my life. And my plan... shoot everything... From portraits to sports, to weddings and editorial work. Fashion, stock, long http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/HPkkI4o1AHI/rodrigo-gaya-photography.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/03/rodrigo-gaya-photography.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-2768447483338209705Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:35:00 +00002010-03-23T23:27:34.377-04:00LightingRodrigoPortraitOn AssignmentI've taken up the advice of a really good friend/mentor of mine, Forest Casey, who told me to start photographing all of my actor/model friends in a mutual-benefit way. Neither of us charges each other, we take as much time as we need (cause its really fun), and in the end we both get the photos. I use them for a portfolio (if its good enough) and the actors/models will usually end up using them http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/VoizZb6k_cw/shakim-james-wells-st-portrait.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/03/shakim-james-wells-st-portrait.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-1053477652538854075Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:39:00 +00002010-03-20T19:03:25.315-04:00Quick PostRandomPhotojournalismNY TimesDavid Gilkey/NPR. VIA WHNPA/3rd Place Eyes of History 2010 - International News. Guess who got first?Hello there. Remember me? Sorry its been soooo long between posts but that doesn't mean that I haven't been dealing with photo stuff.Im currently in the process of some major life changes (all good and very photo related) so I've been a little out of it blog wise.But Ima make it up to you these http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/taJi-rlj_zQ/saturday-quick-post.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/03/saturday-quick-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-1028761671043544179Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:23:00 +00002010-02-10T18:35:57.953-05:00Mastering MultimediaConcert PhotographyFeaturesMultimediaRodrigoMichigan RadioFlying CrowbarsPhotojournalismIt is finally here.After 3 months of work (well working on Mondays only), I finally finished the multimedia piece about a Blues band and how the city has affected their music and lives.Please let me know what you think. I usually dont ask for comments or 'stars' but it would be great to know what other people think of it.Here is the link to the article on MichiganRadio.orgBasically what I was http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/-O1-gJIM-xE/keeping-blues-alive-in-detroit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)2http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/02/keeping-blues-alive-in-detroit.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-2916171141207921364Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:03:00 +00002010-02-09T23:10:53.038-05:00Quick PostGraphic ImagesRodrigoPhotojournalismNY TimesThe toughest choices for photo editors comes when dealing with graphic images.Do you publish them to show the tragedy that has unfolded and to inform the public about the issue?OrDo you not publish the photo because it is sensationalist and masturbatory?Well here is a great article about what the photo editors at the New York Times went through before and after they published the images from http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/bWWK6mFJQ9I/toughest-choice-for-editors.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/02/toughest-choice-for-editors.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-3888012015313045343Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:56:00 +00002010-02-06T20:21:36.921-05:00Graphic ImagesMultimediaRodrigoOn AssignmentPhotojournalismNY TimesI found this a few weeks ago after the incredible devastation in Haiti.These are the images, in time line form, from the New York Times (and some other sources) that came from Haiti just days after the massive earthquake that killed at least 200,000 people. I dont need to say more, you all know what happened.During these past 27 days, hundreds of images have hit our front pages. These are a few http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/PO-UfqT2rlY/ny-times-images-from-haiti.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/02/ny-times-images-from-haiti.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-2860821993431801487Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:07:00 +00002010-02-04T21:29:53.272-05:00SportsShooterPhotog's Favorite ShotsCaptionsChicago TribuneRodrigoPortfolioPhotojournalismOne of the best things about SportsShooter.com is the student portfolio reviews done by the pros.If you win that months "clip contest" then you are able to have pros you select, review your portfolio... or read what the pros say about other student's portfolios.This month has some great critiques that will make you think critically about your work. The two photogs are Scott Strazzante, Chicago http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/w-pEJBNekaU/have-your-portfolio-edited-by-pros.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/02/have-your-portfolio-edited-by-pros.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-683483798176012669Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:25:00 +00002010-01-15T00:31:35.604-05:00SportsRodrigoMichigan RadioOn AssignmentJust got back from Gaylord Michigan after covering the pre-olympic training sessions for the Australian, New Zealand, and Japanese national teams for Michigan Radio... the images are after the jump-Mingohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/C7xgJYTutmU/pre-olympic-snowboarding-training.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)2http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/01/pre-olympic-snowboarding-training.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-9069616258569654646Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:42:00 +00002010-01-14T19:53:29.374-05:00EquipmentQuick PostRodrigoRandomOn Assignment... to make sure your equipment doesn't get lost.If you're freaked out that your equipment will be lost or handled poorly by the airline, pack a small starter pistol in it and make sure to tell the people at the counter that you are declaring that you have a weapon. They will make sure that they take care of it and don't lose it. Read more here. Via the BusI have a starter pistol for all my caseshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/whmY8mdgu2c/carry-guns-on-airlines.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2010/01/carry-guns-on-airlines.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-1519545932119599287Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:27:00 +00002009-12-31T15:27:47.136-05:00MultimediaRodrigoFlying CrowbarsDave Labelle, pro photographer and professor, believes that the most important thing in a photo story is not the photographs, but connecting the eye with the heart with the help of photographs.Dave wants to see images that show emotion, interlaced with images that advance the story. When photogs would come up and ask me what they had to do to create a photo story, I tell them to cover the basics.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/zVUsiw7BBOs/not-just-photo-story-but-photo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/not-just-photo-story-but-photo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-324233555541248193Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:03:00 +00002009-12-18T23:19:19.036-05:00RodrigoFlying CrowbarsA Photo A DayI've been working on a photo story (more about photo stories to come later) about a blues musician (a bass player) from Detroit, who plays in a band called the Flying Crowbars,I shot their show last night at a small bar in St Claire Shores and damnn was it a good show. Im going to be producing it for Michigan Radio, so its been taking up a lot of my time lately (mostly brain time.. lots of 'http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/Tm0TiG0jJBE/photo-day-121809.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day-121809.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-3256667582257953464Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:44:00 +00002009-12-17T00:50:20.562-05:00SportsQuick PostMark J RebilasRodrigoWatch this video.If you look closely, one angle shows a photographer just standing there while the car goes straight at him.What does he do?He takes three steps back. He doesn't run, or move the camera from his face. He just takes three steps back. So if you're asking if he actually got any images from that... take the jump.For the rest of the sequence of Andy Willsheer's images go here.[Via Markhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/1SQjlLei9Gs/wow-heuvos-of-steel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/wow-heuvos-of-steel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-9030009324128061096Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:50:00 +00002009-12-14T16:55:06.342-05:00Graphic DesignRodrigoA Photo A DayNot a photo but a it is photo orientated. Here is my new logo Im using on my personal site... Rodrigogaya.com-Mingohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/kVuJsgJ8JIc/photo-day-day-5.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day-day-5.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-4616198945894031043Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:50:00 +00002009-12-12T00:30:13.372-05:00RodrigoA Photo A DayHere is today's image. Again, hampered by this freezing weather yet, not as successful as yesterday's attempt at a new style. (Click on the image for a bigger size).I tried to shoot with this minimalistic style of photography in mind. I didn't capture that specifically, but hopefully I was able to adhere by some points of that style. Today's "hardship" in getting this photograph describes what http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/6MV8RZC8rF4/photo-day-day-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day-day-4.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-7181069202747468550Fri, 11 Dec 2009 03:50:00 +00002009-12-11T00:24:42.875-05:00LightingRodrigoA Photo A DayHere is today's (12-10-09) image.It is not Photoshoped. It was done purely IN camera.A new camera trick i just tried. NOT PHOTOHOPED.Done IN-cameraISO 200f/2221 secUPDATE:This photo might help some people out with seeing the image in another light...-Mingohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/y1hOjFwNFT8/photo-day-day-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day-day-3.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-618229938247059256Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:36:00 +00002009-12-09T19:47:19.160-05:00RodrigoA Photo A DayIm sick. On day two of A Photo A Day... what luck.And its been about 22 degrees F all day today (feels like 15F right now).So I had to stay home and find something to shoot...Switched it to B&W which added a lot more contrast and detail. -Mingohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/wNCv_mz4j-4/photo-day-day-2.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day-day-2.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-4287697496472872589Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:03:00 +00002009-12-09T20:22:21.779-05:00LightingRodrigoA Photo A DayDay one started with me waking up and immediately questioning my last post.Would I be able to take photos everyday? Would I be able to take one good photo everyday? I was thinking of ways to delete the post without anyone finding out.But alas, I decided to keep it going.I was thinking about it all day and I was nervous that I come up with crap. But at the end of the work day, I relaxed and just http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/z78QrBsum0Y/photo-day-day-1-120809.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day-day-1-120809.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-4312013497782773282Tue, 08 Dec 2009 07:18:00 +00002009-12-08T02:53:33.475-05:00Rodrigo3 a.m. Chat with MingoA Photo A DayIt is 2am and I have work tomorrow. I usually pass out by 12 midnight the night before but tonight has been a little different.It may be because I have an artist friend of mine, need a place to do work and sleep, which I offered her my room. When she got here we talked about our lives as wanna be artists and how much adversity we have in front of us to become full time artists.Today I figured outhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/4wvJUsLJAHc/photo-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/12/photo-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539505733517529067.post-5162599790590805540Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:53:00 +00002009-11-17T07:56:15.199-05:00National GeographicOn AssignmentPhotojournalismAwesome.Found via The Bus.-Mingohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Mingope/~3/CnhpwYvW6vA/why-national-geographic-is-awesome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rodrigo Gaya)0http://mingo-pe.blogspot.com/2009/11/why-national-geographic-is-awesome.html